Gianni Vazquez was released from the UFC roster after one fight, a unanimous decision loss to Javid Basharat at UFC Vegas 113 on February 7. Vazquez stepped up on three days' notice as a replacement for Said Nurmagomedov in bantamweight, despite missing weight; he entered on a five-fight win streak post a prior UFC flyweight loss. This quick cut surprises fans given his willingness to save the bout at the Apex. It impacts the bantamweight division by highlighting roster volatility for short-notice fighters. Vazquez may return to regional scenes; meanwhile, Basharat was also cut post-win.
