Leonard Garcia, Bart Palaszewski, 7 More Fighters Among Recent UFC Cuts
Nine fighters were recently handed their Ultimate Fighting Championship walking papers, including featherweight staples Leonard Garcia, Bart Palaszewski, Antonio Carvalho and Pablo Garza.
Reuben Duran, Kurt Holobaugh, Sam Sicilia, Justin Lawrence and Issei Tamura were also released by the Las Vegas-based promotion, and each of their fighter profiles has been removed from UFC.com.
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Garcia exits the UFC on the heels of five straight losses, and Palaszewski posted a three-fight skid on his way out the door. Meanwhile, Garza had lost three of his last four bouts, while Carvalho was released following a technical knockout loss to Darren Elkins at UFC 158.
Duran leaves the organization following back-to-back setbacks, and Holobaugh was released following a unanimous decision defeat to Steven Siler in his Octagon debut. Meanwhile, “TUF 15” alums Sam Sicilia and Justin Lawrence were dropped after two straight losses, as was Japanese talent Issei Tamura.
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