US EditionUFC 319 Fight Canceled as Veteran Suffers Injury, Fighter Issues Depressing Statement
Four fights were canceled at UFC 319 due to injuries and weight issues, prompting the addition of a new middleweight bout to maintain the event's lineup, officials said.
- In Chicago, UFC 319's main event remains intact as Dricus du Plessis fights Khamzat Chimaev Saturday night at United Center.
- After weigh-ins, King Green withdrew injured, JJ Aldrich pulled out, and Bryan Battle's bout collapsed at weigh-ins.
- Weigh-In results show Bryan Battle, middleweight fighter, weighed 190 lbs, four pounds over the 186 lb non-title limit, disrupting prelim bouts.
- UFC added a middleweight contest between debutants Baisangur Susurkaev and Eric Nolan, with Susurkaev securing the slot four days after his knockout on Dana White's Contender Series.
- Two bouts will be rescheduled, including the TUF finale between Rodrigo Sezinando and Daniil Donchenko, shifted to next month’s UFC Noche Fight Night.
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UFC 319 loses fight after Bryan Battle misses weight
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Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev Scratched from UFC 319 After TUF 29 Winner Misses Weight
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