UFC removes legendary fighters from roster

The UFC has abruptly removed respective celebrated fighters from their roster successful caller days. Although immoderate of them person been inactive for a agelong time, the determination has caused reactions among fans. John Morgan, a well-known MMA journalist, announced that Ryan Hall, Al Iaquinta and Joe Lauzon person been removed from the database of fighters.

Lauzon has had an awesome career; helium has made 27 appearances successful the UFC, winning 15 times and earning 15 bonus points. His combat against Jim Miller successful 2012 was named the champion UFC combat of the year. However, Joe has not fought since October 2019 and his declaration has expired. Sam himself has antecedently said that helium volition not instrumentality unless a truly intriguing connection comes along.

Iaquinta and Hall person not near arsenic large a mark, though Al has defeated Jorge Masvidal, Diego Sanchez and Kevin Lee twice, and knocked retired Lauzon successful the 2nd round. In 2018, helium fought for the UFC belt, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was excessively strong. His past quality was successful 2021, erstwhile helium was knocked retired by Bobby Green; aft that, helium devoted himself to a vocation arsenic a existent property agent.

Hall has appeared successful the UFC cage six times and recorded 5 wins. His past quality was successful 2021 against Darrick Miner. Ryan revealed that helium has undergone 19 surgeries since then, including country connected the anterior cruciate ligament of his knee. He announced that helium would similar to return, but not to the UFC.

Nick Diaz

The biggest sanction among the removed is Nick Diaz, a combatant with cult status. He debuted successful 2003, made a full of 15 UFC appearances. He has occasionally near the UFC and fought successful different organizations. In 2015, helium was suspended for 5 years for marijuana, but the suspension was reduced to 18 months and a $ 100 1000 fine.

Only successful September 2021 did helium instrumentality to the cage against Robbie Lawler successful a rematch. Diaz was not arsenic helium utilized to beryllium past and gave a bittersweet performance. Lawler offered to assistance him, but Diaz refused. Video footage from extracurricular the cage showed the 40-year-old combatant successful superior condition, causing interest among fans and colleagues.

"I don't cognize wherefore helium canceled the match. I saw him connected the thoroughfare and helium didn't look well. I anticipation helium and his household volition beryllium good and recover," said Vicente Luque.

Trainer Cesar Gracie confirmed precocious that Nick is "healthy and well".