Bryan Battle Set to Clash with Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC 319
Hey everyone, let’s talk about the upcoming UFC 319 fight that’s got a lot of fans buzzing—Bryan Battle versus Nursulton Ruziboev. This middleweight showdown is scheduled for Saturday night in Chicago, and it’s shaping up to be a really interesting matchup.
Bryan Battle, also known as “The Butcher,” comes into this fight riding a hot streak. He’s unbeaten in his last five fights, with his most recent victory being a split decision over Randy Brown back in December. The only hiccup in that streak was a no-contest against Ange Loosa in March 2024. Battle has made quite a name for himself over the past few years, not just for his performances in the cage, but also for his entertaining WWE-style post-fight promos. Fans know him for his charisma and his confident, sometimes villainous persona. In a recent interview, Battle didn’t hold back, calling his opponent a “big scary foreign dude” and confidently stating, “I’m gonna wipe the floor with this guy.” He’s certainly keeping his reputation as one of the UFC’s most colorful fighters alive.
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On the other side, Nursulton Ruziboev has also been impressive lately. He’s won his last two fights, including a decision victory over Dustin Stoltzfus in May. Ruziboev has been the more active fighter this year, already securing two wins in 2025, and he’ll be looking to continue that momentum with a third victory in just six months. While he doesn’t have quite the striking volume of Battle, he’s proven to be tough and resilient, and he’s not someone to underestimate.
From a betting perspective, Battle is favored heading into the fight at -170, while Ruziboev sits at +142. Oddsmakers are uncertain whether the fight will end inside the distance, as four of Battle’s last five fights have been finished, but Ruziboev has taken two of his last three to decision. The total rounds have been set at 2.5, with both the under and over getting attention.
My prediction? While Ruziboev deserves credit for staying active and fighting so often, I think Battle’s striking volume and activity level are going to overwhelm him. It looks likely that this fight will go the distance, but the decision will probably go to Battle. This is his second opportunity to appear on a numbered UFC pay-per-view, and if he wins, we can expect another memorable post-fight promo from “The Butcher,” keeping fans talking long after the final bell.
All in all, UFC 319 promises an exciting night for middleweight fans, and this fight between Bryan Battle and Nursulton Ruziboev could easily steal the show.
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