Vazquez Cut Days After Short-Notice UFC Debut Loss

Gianni Vazquez was released by the UFC days after his debut loss to Javid Basharat on short notice at UFC Vegas 113, replacing Said Nurmagomedov. Vazquez, on a five-fight win streak pre-UFC including stoppages, missed weight but stepped up heroically. Similarly, TUF veteran Nathan Fletcher was removed after a 1-2 UFC record. This highlights UFC's quick roster turnover post-short-notice bouts. It impacts bantamweight depth as both fighters exit. Vazquez may seek other promotions; Fletcher's finishing prowess noted.[3]