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UFC 319: Weight Issues Mar Event, Title Fight Set

8/16/2025

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Story summary

UFC 319 has lost three fights in two days, including Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev due to Battle missing weight by 4 pounds.
This is Battle's second consecutive weight miss, following a previous incident at welterweight.
The main event features Dricus Du Plessis defending his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev, both making weight.
High-profile matchups, such as Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico, remain on the card.

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Story summary

UFC 319 has lost three fights in two days, including Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev due to Battle missing weight by 4 pounds.
This is Battle's second consecutive weight miss, following a previous incident at welterweight.
The main event features Dricus Du Plessis defending his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev, both making weight.
High-profile matchups, such as Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico, remain on the card.