For any MMA fighter, getting into the UFC is like reaching the pinnacle of the sport. It’s the moment that ine dreamed of, the big leagues where they finally get to showcase their skills on the world’s stage. But imagine the emotional rollercoaster of being in the UFC, fighting your heart out, and then getting remove from the roster. It’s a crushing blow, and Dana White, along with his team, didn’t just deliver this heartbreak to one or two fighters after UFC 307—they dropped the axe on 14 of them including top names.
It seems like the reality is brutal: even if one is a familiar and veteran name, no one is safe if the UFC decides to clean house. In light of the fact that among those released was Ovince Saint Preux, who had just stepped into the octagon a few days before at Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree card.
For those who don’t know, the roster cuts happen because fighters either get officially remove or their contracts expire. And later the UFC chooses not to renew them. While the fans gets the updates thanks to the UFC Roster Tracker on Twitter, the reason behind the cut isn’t disclosed.
Alongside Saint Preux, who spent 11 years with the company, several other fighters were cut from the UFC roster. This includes Herbert Burns, Brian Kelleher, Ricky Glenn, Victor Altamirano, TJ Brown, Jarjis Danho, Da Woon Jung, Kaynan Kruschewsky, Brianna Fortino, Victoria Leonardo, Karl Williams, Danyelle Wolf, and Jarno Errens.
UFC Fans Buzzing as Versace Model Islam Dulatov Joins Dana White’s Roster
It’s not all about cuts at the UFC—thanks to the recent Dana White Contender Series, the promotion brought in a wave of fresh talent. Among the new signings, fans couldn’t stop buzzing when the “Versace Model” Islam Dulatov joined the roster. Recently, Dulatov delivered a highlight-reel moment, knocking out Vanilto Antunes with a vicious standing “hellbow,” securing his spot in the UFC with a brutal KO.
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After securing his spot in the UFC, Islam Dulatov returned to his homeland to a hero’s welcome, greeted as if he’d won an Olympic medal. The warm reception showed just how much his people expect him to shine on the world stage.
Now, with the weight of his country’s expectations, it’ll be interesting to see how he performs and whether he can live up to the hype as the newest star in the UFC.
