Dana Cuts Morono Despite Plea for Last Dance

UFC president Dana White released veteran welterweight Alex Morono from his contract with one fight left, ignoring the 35-year-old's passionate Instagram plea for a 'last dance' to retire in the UFC after a decade there. Morono, 13-10-1 overall, lost his last four UFC bouts. The cuts also included Javid Basharat (4-2-1 UFC) after a recent win and featherweight Lucas Almeida (2-4 UFC). This roster cleanup follows UFC's $7.7B Paramount+ deal and recent events like UFC 325. It signals aggressive management changes, potentially pushing Morono to retire elsewhere. More releases may follow as UFC refines its ranks.[3]