The most recent spherical of UFC roster cuts passed off at 145lbs.
Over the past month, we’ve seen UFC veterans Jimmy Flick, Bruno Silva (middleweight) and others lose their spot on the roster after consecutive losses.
As an increasing number of prospects get signed to the UFC like Bellator champion Patchy Mix (or re-signed in the event you’re Sean O’Malley’s opponent Kris Moutinho), veterans are finally funneled out of the roster.
The final remaining Gracie within the UFC is reportedly considered one of them.
Kron Gracie, Hakeem Dawodu and Connor Matthews are not on the UFC roster
Nephew of the legendary UFC 1 winner Royce Gracie, Kron Gracie is a notable title who’s not on the UFC roster as of Thursday.
The UFC eliminated Gracie in addition to former top-15 featherweight Hakeem Dawodu and Contender Collection alum Connor Matthews from the roster (h/t: FullContactMTWF on X).
Gracie and Matthews are each coming off three-straight losses whereas Dawodu is 1-3 in his final 4 fights.
Gracie, Dawodu and Matthews fought a mixed 17 instances within the UFC’s featherweight division, with frequent opponents between them.
UFC profession recaps
BJJ star Kron Gracie got here to the UFC with a 4-0 document and submitted veteran Alex Caceres in his promotional debut in 2019.
Gracie misplaced to Cub Swanson in a ‘combat of the evening’ later that 12 months earlier than taking a four-year break. Gracie was defeated by Charles Jourdain in his 2023 return and suffered a TKO loss to Bryce Mitchell at UFC 310 final December.
‘Imply’ Hakeem Dawodu has a profitable UFC document of 6-4. Dawodu as soon as had a five-fight win streak at 145lbs with a #14 rating subsequent to his title. He entered the UFC with a 7-0-1 document in 2018.
After defeating Julio Arce and Zubaira Tukhugov, Dawodu misplaced to the undefeated Movsar Evloev, Julian Erosa and Cub Swanson. Dawodu’s closing UFC win came to visit ‘The Final Fighter 27’ winner Mike Trizano in 2022.
Dawodu has not fought within the UFC since 2023.
Dana White signed a 7-1 Connor Matthews off a win on the Contender Series in 2023. He was 31 years outdated, one of many oldest signings within the present’s historical past.
The New England Cartel fighter went 0-3 within the UFC, dropping to Dennis Buzukja, Jose Delgado, and the undefeated Yadier del Valle.
Matthews fought twice this 12 months alone and made his closing UFC look at UFC Vegas 106 in Could.
