UFC Cuts Vazquez After One-Fight Debut Loss

Gianni Vazquez was released by UFC after one fight, a unanimous decision loss to Javid Basharat at UFC Vegas 113 on February 7, where he stepped up on three days' notice following Said Nurmagomedov's withdrawal. Despite a five-fight win streak pre-UFC and missing weight, the promotion cut him quickly. This highlights UFC's roster ruthlessness even for short-notice heroes in bantamweight. It impacts depth for fly/bantam divisions. Vazquez, 'Kriptonita,' may return to regionals; expect him shopping skills elsewhere.