UFC Cuts Two Fighters After Recent Losses
The UFC has released two fighters from its roster following their losses at the recent UFC Mexico City event. The cuts reflect the promotion's competitive churn and ongoing financial pressures.
The two fighters released were flyweight Felipe "Felipinho" Bunes and middleweight Jose "Chicho" Medina. The cuts came after both suffered losses at the UFC Fight Night event in Mexico City, which notably had approximately 3,500 empty seats and for which the UFC did not disclose the gate revenue. Jose Medina's UFC tenure ended with a record of 0-4. His final fight was a swift 41-second loss to Ryan Gandra. Medina, who was the second Bolivian to compete in the UFC, was signed from the Contender Series despite a loss, with Dana White citing his "heart." Felipe Bunes, a former LFA flyweight champion, exited the promotion with a UFC record of 1-3. His final bout was a split decision loss to Edgar Chairez. Bunes' UFC career had a rocky start with a debut cancellation due to a failed pre-fight drug test. These roster moves underscore the high-stakes nature of competing in the UFC, where a string of losses can quickly lead to a fighter's release, especially as the promotion navigates ongoing financial considerations. The UFC roster currently consists of fighters from 76 different countries as of February 2026.
