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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.
Diego Sanchez, the 44-year-old Ultimate Fighter season one winner, dodged jail time this week after striking a plea deal in his New Mexico gun case. He's been sentenced to five years of supervised probation and 800 hours of community service instead of the two years prosecutors initially sought. The drama stems from a July 2025 incident on I-40 in Albuquerque.
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South African mixed martial arts fighter Nkosi Ndebele will headline the opening event of PFL Africa season two on 10 April at Sun Arena in Pretoria. The 31-year-old from Diepsloot aims to defend his bantamweight title won in the inaugural season last year.
Beneil Dariush's scheduled opponent, Manuel Torres, has pulled out of their lightweight bout at UFC 327 due to injury, leaving the veteran fighter awaiting a replacement. The event, set for April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, features a title fight doubleheader headlining the card. UFC officials are working to find a new matchup for Dariush on short notice.
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UFC BJJ 6 takes place on March 12 at the Apex in Las Vegas, featuring the inaugural women's bantamweight title bout between Cassia Moura and Ffion Davies, alongside Mason Fowler's light heavyweight title defense against Pedro Machado. The event highlights rising stars and established champions in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Athletes express excitement and preparation strategies ahead of the competition.
Veteran UFC middleweight Brad Tavares earned a special jacket for 50 clean drug tests as he prepares for a potential record-breaking fight at UFC Vegas 114. The event features a featherweight main bout between Josh Emmett and Kevin Vallejos on March 14, 2026, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Media day interviews highlighted preparations for the card.
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Following his recent release from the PFL, Francis Ngannou dismissed criticism about his UFC exit harming his legacy during a March 10 press conference, stressing family security as true legacy. He voiced support for Jon Jones' UFC contract disputes and announced a new deal with MVP for a May 16 fight against Philippe Lins.
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