The UFC has actually apparently parted methods with a number of fighters, consisting of heavyweight Robelis Despaigne.
Earlier today, X account UFC Roster Tracker reported that a number of fighters have actually been gotten rid of from the lineup. It needs to be kept in mind that a fighter being gotten rid of from the online lineup does not constantly suggest they’ve been eliminated from the business. In many cases, they might be going on hiatus, were suspended, or are hurt.
Being gotten rid of from the UFC lineup does not imply they were launched either. Rather, it might indicate that they combated out the handle the business, and were not re-signed. In other cases, it might likewise be retirement. Fans should not anticipate to see these fighters anytime quickly.
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UFC cuts heavyweight Robelis Despaigne to name a few in a current lineup purge
Male’s Bantamweight: Jesse Butler (12-6 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
❌ Fighter got rid of: Jesse Butler
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) October 29, 2024
Jesse Butler signed up with the UFC on brief notification last summer season, for a light-weight bout with Jim Miller. The 32-year-old was handed a ruthless first-round knockout loss by ‘A10’. He fell to bantamweight to deal with Brad Katona in June and was handed a consentaneous choice loss. Following that defeat, Butler has apparently separated methods with the business.
Heavyweight: Robelis Despaigne (5-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC)
❌ Fighter got rid of: Robelis Despaigne
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) October 29, 2024
Robelis Despaigne signed to the UFC with high hopes in late 2023. The 6’7 heavyweight scored 4 knockout wins on the local scene and knocked out Josh Parisian in his marketing launching in March. Back-t0-back losses to Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Austen Lane have actually ended his UFC period.
Guy’s Bantamweight: Charalampos Grigoriou (8-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
❌ Fighter eliminated: Charalampos Grigoriou
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) October 29, 2024
Charalampos Grigoriou signed to the UFC in 2015, following a knockout win on the Dana White Contender Series. He was handed a consentaneous choice loss by Chad Anheliger in his marketing launching in March. He then suffered a submission loss to Toshiomi Kazama in August, in what will likely be his last octagon look.
Male’s Flyweight: Matheus Nicolau (19-5-1 MMA, 7-4 UFC)
❌ Fighter eliminated: Matheus Nicolau
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) October 29, 2024
The Brazilian flyweight is among the more accomplished fighters on this list. Holding success over Manel Kape and Tim Elliott, Matheus Nicolau began his 2nd UFC period on a four-fight winning streak. 3 straight losses, consisting of a defeat to Asu Almabayev previously this month, have actually sent him loading.
Featherweight: Daniel Pineda (28-17 MMA, 5-8 1NC UFC)
❌ Fighter got rid of: Daniel Pineda
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) October 29,