UFC 319: Drama Before the First Punch!
UFC 319, headlined by the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev middleweight title clash, has already seen its fair share of drama. From weigh-in woes to last-minute fight cancellations, the event is shaping up to be one to remember.
Battle Misses Weight, Fight Canceled!
Bryan Battle's middleweight bout against Nursulton Ruziboev has been scrapped after Battle disastrously missed weight by a significant four pounds. Ruziboev, who made weight at 186 pounds, expressed his displeasure on Instagram. UFC swiftly canceled the fight, but Ruziboev will receive his show purse.
Ferreira vs. Green Fight Off!
In another blow to the card, the highly anticipated lightweight fight between Diego Ferreira and Bobby 'King' Green has also been canceled. Ferreira stated that he was already ahead of schedule with his weight cut, leaving the reason for the cancellation unclear. Ferreira had been pursuing a fight with Green for years, making the news particularly disappointing.
Oleksiejczuk Dominates Meerschaert
On a positive note, Michal Oleksiejczuk secured a dominant first-round TKO victory over Gerald Meerschaert. Oleksiejczuk displayed supreme confidence, overwhelming Meerschaert with his striking power. The Polish middleweight has now secured two first-round finishes this year.
UFC 319: What to Expect
Despite the setbacks, UFC 319 still boasts a stacked card, featuring the highly anticipated main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. Other notable fights include Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico, Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates, and Jared Cannonier vs. Michael Page. Tune in to witness all the action!
Remaining UFC 319 Fight Card:
- Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev
- Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico
- Geoff Neal vs Carlos Prates
- Jared Cannonier vs Michael Page
- Kai Asakura vs Tim Elliott
- Gerald Meerscahert vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
- Baysangur Susurkaev vs Eric Nolan
- Jessica Andrade vs Loopy Godinez
- Alex Hernandez vs Chase Hooper
- Edson Barboza vs Drakkar Klose
- Nursulton Ruziboev vs Bryan Battle
- Karine Silva vs Dione Barbosa
- Rodrigo Sez