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Gianni Vazquez was released from the UFC roster just days after stepping up on three days' notice to debut against Javid Basharat at UFC Fight Night on February 7 at the Apex in Las Vegas. Vazquez, riding a five-fight win streak including three stoppages, replaced the withdrawn Said Nurmagomedov but missed weight for the bantamweight bout, losing by unanimous decision. The UFC also cut TUF veteran Nathan Fletcher recently after his 1-2 Octagon record. This highlights the promotion's quick roster turnover for short-notice fighters, impacting bantamweight depth. Vazquez may seek opportunities elsewhere while Basharat stabilizes his career.
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