Six experienced fighters have been officially removed from the UFC roster as their contracts came to an end and the promotion chose not to re-sign them.
The list of released fighters consists of Makwan Amirkhani, Tony Gravely, Omar Morales, Trevin Jones, Batgerel Danaa, and Mounir Lazzez. This information was confirmed by UFC officials and reported by MMA Hook on Monday.
While these fighters have been removed from the roster due to the conclusion of their current contracts, it’s worth noting that the UFC may decide to re-sign any or all of them in the future.
Amirkhani departs from the UFC after a recent string of struggles, going 1-5 in his last six fights. He suffered consecutive losses in his most recent appearances against Jack Shore and Jonathan Pearce. The 34-year-old veteran had an impressive start to his UFC career, securing three consecutive victories before narrowly losing a split decision to current featherweight contender Arnold Allen.
Jones’ time with the UFC comes to an end following four consecutive losses, culminating in a defeat to former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt in his last bout.
Gravely experienced consecutive losses against Victor Henry and Javid Basharat, bringing his overall UFC record to 4-4. He entered the promotion through Dana White’s Contender Series.
Morales had a challenging run, securing only one victory in his last five UFC fights. This includes three consecutive losses, with his most recent appearance resulting in a split decision defeat against Chris Duncan.
Batgerel suffered three consecutive losses after an initial 3-1 record in his UFC career.
Lazzez made a strong debut in Abu Dhabi in 2020 but ultimately went 2-2 during his time with the UFC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC roster changes
Q: Why were these fighters removed from the UFC roster?
A: These fighters were removed from the UFC roster because their contracts had come to an end and the promotion chose not to re-sign them.
Q: Is there a chance that any of these fighters will be re-signed by the UFC in the future?
A: Yes, there is a possibility that any or all of these fighters could be re-signed by the UFC at a later date, even though they have been removed from the current roster.
Q: How has Makwan Amirkhani performed in his recent fights?
A: Makwan Amirkhani has struggled in his past six fights, winning only one and losing five. He faced back-to-back losses in his most recent appearances against Jack Shore and Jonathan Pearce.
Q: What led to Trevin Jones’ departure from the UFC?
A: Trevin Jones’ run with the UFC ended due to a series of four consecutive losses, including a setback in his most recent fight against former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt.
Q: What has been Tony Gravely’s record in the UFC?
A: Tony Gravely had an overall record of 4-4 in the UFC. He suffered back-to-back losses against Victor Henry and Javid Basharat.
Q: How has Omar Morales performed in his recent fights?
A: Omar Morales has faced difficulties in his last five fights, winning only one and losing four, including a split decision loss in his most recent appearance against Chris Duncan.
Q: What is the UFC career record of Batgerel Danaa?
A: Batgerel Danaa had a record of 3 wins and 4 losses during his time in the UFC. He experienced three consecutive losses in his last three fights.
Q: How did Mounir Lazzez perform during his run with the UFC?
A: Mounir Lazzez had a mixed performance in the UFC, with an overall record of 2-2. He made an impressive debut in Abu Dhabi but faced challenges during his time in the promotion.
More about UFC roster changes
- MMA Hook – MMA news website that reported the roster changes
- UFC Official Website – The official website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Makwan Amirkhani’s UFC Profile – Profile of Makwan Amirkhani on the UFC website
- Trevin Jones’ UFC Profile – Profile of Trevin Jones on the UFC website
- Tony Gravely’s UFC Profile – Profile of Tony Gravely on the UFC website
- Omar Morales’ UFC Profile – Profile of Omar Morales on the UFC website
- Batgerel Danaa’s UFC Profile – Profile of Batgerel Danaa on the UFC website
- Mounir Lazzez’s UFC Profile – Profile of Mounir Lazzez on the UFC website
4 comments
Whoa, UFC be cleanin’ house! Heard Makwan Amirkhani had a rough streak, but he had a solid start. Trevin Jones took a hit too. Wonder if they’ll bounce back elsewhere. Exciting times in MMA!
Contract’s up, time to say bye-bye! Makwan Amirkhani, Trevin Jones, and the gang got shown the door. UFC’s ruthless, man. Gotta keep that win record up or they’ll kick ya out! Will they make a comeback? Only time will tell!
Makwan Amirkhani, Tony Gravely, Omar Morales, Trevin Jones, Batgerel Danaa, and Mounir Lazzez – all axed from the UFC roster. Gotta bring your A-game or you’re outta here! Hope they find success elsewhere. Tough business, this fighting game.
Ouch, that’s gotta hurt! Makwan Amirkhani and Trevin Jones shown the exit door by the UFC. Amirkhani’s recent record hasn’t been great, and Jones lost four in a row! It’s a tough world in the octagon, folks. Wishing them luck in their future endeavors.