UFC releases nine fighters inc. De Castro, Piechota

An unexpected roster trim occurred Thursday as the UFC releases nine fighters. All of the fighters released have been on a two fight or more consecutive losing streak.

Included in the releases is Contender Series participant Yorgan De Castro and veterans Justine Kish and Luke Sanders. Kish and Sanders were the most experienced in the octagon, Sanders compiling a 3-5 record in the promotion with Justine Kish compiling a 3-4 record.

Oskar Piechota is also on the list after going 2-3-1NC in the promotion. The No Contest came after his opponent Marc-Andre Barriault tested positive for ostarine. Piechota has recently found himself in his own USADA saga after he tested positive for a growth-hormone releasing peptide and was suspended until 2022.

You can see the full list of released fighters below:

Yorgan De Castro

Justine Kish

Luke Sanders

Oskar Piechota

Aalon Cruz

Bartosz Fabinski

Jordan Griffin

KB Bhullar

Anthony Birchak

KB Bhullar is also on the list after failing to get a win in his first, and now only, fights with the UFC. Jordan Griffin went 1-4 in the promotion and has also been cut following a two fight skid.

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