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UFC lets go of four fighters in latest purge

Originally posted on MMA on SI | By Mathew Riddle | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 2:47 PM ET

The latest UFC roster shake-up sees four fighters leaving the promotion.

While signing top talent like Kyoji Horiguchi and Aaron Pico, the UFC has been particularly ruthless with its roster cleansing. Not even crowd-pleasers like Abdul Razak Alhassan are safe.

The latest removals include three fighters on losing streaks and one with an average stint inside the promotion.

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UFC has released four fighters from the roster, as per UFC Roster Watch on X.

Cortavious Romious has been removed from the roster following an 0-2 streak in the promotion. He graduated Dana White's Contender Series in 2024, but couldn't put together any success on the big stage. It's likely he's been dropped altogether.

❌ Fighter removed: Cortavious Romious
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) April 24, 2025

Brazil's Pedro Falcao is another name. Falcao went 0-2 in the UFC, fighting in 2024 and 2025. Failing to earn a win after being signed in 2024, Falcao is likely let go altogether.

❌ Fighter removed: Pedro Falcao
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) April 24, 2025

Caolan Loughran was the most successful fighter to be removed. 'The Don' had a lackluster 2-2 run in the promotion, most recently picking up a contentious decision win over rival Nathan Fletcher. It's entirely possible Loughran is renegotiating his contract.

❌ Fighter removed: Caolan Loughran
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) April 23, 2025

Perhaps the most clear-cut removal is Lucas Alexander. 'The Lion' endured a 1-3 streak in the Octagon, missing weight twice and managing only four fights since 2022.