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Bryan Battle Released from UFC After Weight Missteps

8/21/2025

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Bryan Battle, a former "The Ultimate Fighter" winner, was released from the UFC after missing weight twice.
His fight against Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC 319 was canceled due to weighing in at 190 pounds, four pounds over the limit.
Battle has missed weight three times during his UFC career, including a previous instance in December 2024.

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Bryan Battle, a former "The Ultimate Fighter" winner, was released from the UFC after missing weight twice.
His fight against Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC 319 was canceled due to weighing in at 190 pounds, four pounds over the limit.
Battle has missed weight three times during his UFC career, including a previous instance in December 2024.