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UFC parts way with 11 (!) fighters – Including former title contender
Per automated Twitter account UFC Roster Watch, no less than 11 athletes have been removed from the roster.
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Mike Trizano
Mike Trizano won his last fight via knockout. Photo via Instagram (@thelonewolfmma)
UFC record: 4-3
Mike Trizano made his UFC debut in 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale where he defeated Joe Giannetti via split decision. His last fight in the promotion was in November, where he knocked out Seung Woo Choi in the first round.
Liudvik Sholinian
Liudvik Sholinian. Photo via Instagram (@palmeyros)
UFC record: 0-2
Liudvik Sholinian fought twice in the promotion, losing unanimous decisions to Jack Shore and Johnny Munoz Jr.
Marcelo Rojo
Marcelo Rojo. Photo via Instagram (@pitbullrojoufc)
UFC record: 0-3
Marcelo Rojo made his promotional debut in 2021 and fought three fights in the promotion.
Jay Perrin
UFC record: 0-3
Jay ”The Joker” Perrin made his promotional debut in 2022 and fought three times during the year. In his last fight he faced the hyped newcomer Raul Rosas Jr.
Alejandro Perez
MMA veteran Alejandro ”Turbo” Perez. Photo via Instagram (@turboperezufc)
UFC record: 8-4-1
UFC veteran Alejandro ”Turbo” Perez made his promotional debut back in 2014 and competed against some tough fighters during the years. His last bout was against Jonathan Martinez in February 2022.
Raulian Paiva
Raulian Paiva faced top ranked MMA star Sean O’Malley. Photo via Instagram (@raulianpaivamma)
UFC record: 3-4
Brazilian Raulian Paiva made his promotional debut back in 2019 and fought the likes of Kai Kara France, Rogerio Bontorin and Sean O’Malley.
Gadzhi Omargadzhiev
Gadzhi Omargadzhiev.
UFC record: 0-2
Gadzhi Omargadzhiev fought twice in the promotion during 2022, losing both bouts.
Kevin Natividad
Kevin ”Quicksand” Natividad. Photo via Instagram (@natividad)
UFC record: 0-3
Kevin ”Quicksand” Natividad fought three times in the promotion since 2020.
Vince Morales
Vince Morales. Photo via Instagram (@vandetta135)
UFC record: 3-5
Vince Morales made his promotional debut back in November 2018. He leaves with back-to-back losses against Jonathan Martinez and Miles Johns.
Brandon Davis
Brandon Davis. Photo via Instagram (@brandondavisufc)
UFC record: 2-7
Brandon Davis made two runs in the promotion. The first time between 2018 and 2019, and the second time between 2021 and 2022.
Sijara Eubanks
Sijara Eubanks was scheduled to fight for the title twice. Photo via Instagram (@sarjncharge)
UFC record: 5-5
Sijara Eubanks made her promotional debut in 2017 and fought against the likes of Bethe Correia, Ketlen Vieira and Swedens own Pannie Kianzad.
In 2017, she was scheduled to fight Nicco Montaño for the inaugural women’s flyweight title, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale. However, Eubanks was pulled from the fight due to medical reasons while trying to make weight.
In November 2018, she was scheduled to fight for the belt again, against Valentina Shevchenko for the vacant women’s flyweight title. However, the fight eventually fell through, and Shevchenko faced Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the title.
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