Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues to whittle down its extensive roster of mixed martial arts (MMA) talent.
Today (Wednesday, March 11, 2026), it was revealed that five fighters have been removed from the UFC’s active roster. This means either they have been released from their respective contracts or the promotion has decided not to extend them. Tom Feely and Guilherme Cruz both reported the news.
Chris Moutinho, Pillow, Gavin Tucker, Eric Silva, and AJ Cunningham Here are five fighters who lost their spots on the UFC’s active roster this time.
Moutinho (14-8) was unlucky to lose his job for the second time after going winless during his second promotion spell.
The 33-year-old bantamweight distinguished himself by surviving nearly three full rounds for the first time. Sean O’Malley The moment the battle ends, before it finally comes to an end. After suffering another knockout loss in his next appearance, he was released. Moutinho, who had five wins in regional competition, received another call to the UFC, but was eliminated by KO. Malcolm Wellmaker (View Highlights) Before reaching a unanimous decision. Christian Quinonez At UFC Mexico City.
Moutinho exits the promotion with a UFC record of 0-4.
Rowe (11-7) has struggled with injuries, layoffs and inconsistency during his promotion. After season 3 contract Contender Series In 2019, the knockout artist fought nine times in the UFC and missed weight three times. His four wins were the opposite. Orion Kosce (View highlights), Jason Witt, Nico Priceand Angie Roosa.
He lost most recently. Jean-Paul Levosnoyani He then ends his promotion with a 4-5 record in the UFC with two consecutive losses.
Tucker (13-3) showed real promise during his UFC run, but injuries ultimately halted his momentum. As a result, the Canadian featherweight decided to retire from the sport.
Tucker dropped his last two games against his opponent. Diego Lopez and Dan this (See highlights) But he also had some impressive wins. Billy Quarantillo — Handed him his first UFC loss — with a “Performance of the Night” submission win. Justin Janes (Watch highlights).
Tucker left the promotion with a 4-3 UFC record.
Silva (9-4) is signed for Season 6. Dana White’s Contender Series In 2022, he competed in the Octagon just three times, losing all three of his fights. Most recently, he suffered a loss at UFC Mexico City.
The 38-year-old Venezuelan fighter ended his promotion with a 0-3 record in the UFC.
After suffering a crushing defeat in Season 7 Contender SeriesCunningham (11-5) returned to the regional scene with one win before getting a last-minute face-off call. ludobit klein In his UFC debut, he was stopped in the first round. In his second and final UFC appearance, he lost his next fight. Sooyoung Yoo.
“The Savage” later announced his retirement from MMA due to injury, but just a week later it was revealed that he had signed a contract with the Dirty Boxing Championship.
Cunningham leaves the UFC with a record of 0 wins and 2 losses.
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