The UFC roster shake-up continues, and this time, it's a double departure that will raise some eyebrows. Two fighters have been removed from the roster, leaving fans and analysts alike with plenty to discuss. But was it the right call?
Brazilian journalist Guilherme Cruz broke the news that Felipe Bunes and Jose Daniel Medina are no longer part of the UFC roster after their recent losses in Mexico City. This decision comes on the heels of their defeats on the February 28th card, leaving many wondering about the future of these athletes.
Bunes, a former LFA flyweight champion, had a short-lived UFC career. He joined the organization in 2024 with high hopes, but his debut ended in a loss to the future champion, Joshua Van. Bunes showed resilience by securing a first-round armbar victory over Jose Johnson, but consecutive decision losses to Rafael Estevam and Edgar Chairez sealed his fate. And this is where it gets controversial—Estevam missed weight by a significant margin, yet the fight went ahead, potentially impacting Bunes' performance.
As for Medina, his time in the octagon was even more challenging. He entered the UFC with a loss on his record, signed by Dana White after an impressive showing against Magomed Gadzhiyasulov on the Contender Series. However, Medina couldn't replicate that performance in the UFC, losing all four of his bouts. The knockout loss to Ryan Gandra in Mexico City was swift and decisive, leaving him with a five-fight losing streak.
The question remains: Were these fighters given a fair chance to showcase their skills? With Bunes' controversial loss to Estevam and Medina's unfortunate string of defeats, it's a topic that will surely spark debate among MMA enthusiasts. What do you think? Is this a fair decision, or should the UFC have shown more leniency given the circumstances?
