UFC Contender Removed: 4lb Weight Miss at UFC 319
- The UFC has released bryan Battle from its roster following his third failure to make weight, a decision announced this Wednesday.
- The event in Chicago,the first UFC return to the city in over six years,was headlined by a middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
- Battle initially earned a UFC contract through his participation in The Ultimate Fighter.
Bryan BattleS UFC Journey Ends After Repeated weight Misses
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Published August 20, 2025
A Promising Career Cut Short
The UFC has released bryan Battle from its roster following his third failure to make weight, a decision announced this Wednesday. The culmination came at UFC 319 in Chicago this past weekend,where Battle weighed in a significant 4lbs over the middleweight limit for his scheduled bout against Nursultan Ruziboev. This latest incident effectively ended a run that once showed considerable promise.
The event in Chicago,the first UFC return to the city in over six years,was headlined by a middleweight title fight between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. Though, the lead-up to the main event was marred by several late-fight cancellations due to injuries, with Battle’s weight miss adding to the disruption.
From ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ to UFC Contender
Battle initially earned a UFC contract through his participation in The Ultimate Fighter. He quickly established himself as a formidable competitor, securing several impressive victories within the Octagon. His career path saw him initially compete at 185lbs before a move down to the 170lbs weight class.
Though, weight management proved to be a persistent challenge. Battle first missed weight in 2023 ahead of a fight against Gabe Green,and again in 2024 before a scheduled bout with Randy Brown. Following these struggles,he attempted a return to middleweight,hoping to find a more natural weight class. Regrettably, this proved unsuccessful, as evidenced by his 190lbs weigh-in for UFC 319.
What Could Have Been?
Despite the weight issues, Battle demonstrated clear talent, boasting solid striking fundamentals and a record of only one loss in his four years with the promotion. Many believed he possessed the potential to climb into the top 10 rankings at either welterweight or middleweight. However, his repeated inability to meet the required weight ultimately overshadowed his athletic abilities.