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UFC releases five fighters in latest roster trim
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has cut five fighters from its roster on March 11, 2026, continuing efforts to manage its mixed martial arts talent pool. The released fighters include Kris Moutinho, Phil Rowe, Gavin Tucker, Erik Silva, and AJ Cunningham, several of whom recently competed at UFC Mexico City. This move follows the promotion's recent events, including UFC 326.
Movsar Evloev remained undefeated with a majority decision victory over Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC Fight Night at The O2 in London on March 21, 2026. The competitive featherweight clash went the full five rounds, with Evloev earning scores of 48-46, 48-46, and 47-47. The event featured several standout performances across the 13-fight card.
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Cub Swanson, a veteran featherweight fighter, has announced that his upcoming fight at UFC 327 will mark the end of his professional career. The 42-year-old will face Nate Landwehr on April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Swanson's management confirmed the retirement via Instagram.
At a press conference in Los Angeles on March 10, 2026, Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul of Most Valuable Promotions sharply criticized the UFC's business practices and fighter compensation while promoting the upcoming Rousey vs. Gina Carano MMA bout. Rousey described the UFC as one of the worst places to make a living, highlighting its $7.7 billion valuation and shift toward shareholder priorities. The event underscores growing discontent among former UFC figures as MVP launches its first MMA card on Netflix.
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As fallout from Jon Jones' request for a UFC contract release intensifies following his exclusion from the June 14 White House card, supporters including Daniel Cormier and Francis Ngannou have voiced sympathy, while Ronda Rousey and Tom Aspinall highlight broader fighter discontent with UFC pay and contracts.
Three days after the UFC announced the six-fight Freedom 250 card for its historic June 14, 2026, White House event—headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and co-headed by Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane—reactions have intensified. Fighters like Jon Jones and Colby Covington voiced exclusions and matchmaking gripes, while Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul slammed UFC pay post a major TV deal, fueling broader discontent despite praise for the title bouts.
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Gavin Tucker, Newfoundland and Labrador's first UFC fighter, has officially retired after nine years plagued by injuries. The 39-year-old withdrew from a proposed bout against Doo Ho Choi hours after its announcement, as first reported earlier this week.
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