UFC cut two fighters from the promotion this past weekend, including a former Strikeforce champion.
MMAFighting.com confirmed an initial report from Olimpo MMA regarding the release of former Strikeforce Champion Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and Daniel Sarafian from the promotion.
Cavalcante (15-6) most recently dropped a deciison to Ovince St. Preux during his last Octagon appearance in Las Vegas, Nevada this past February.
Meanwhile, Sarafian (15-6) last competed in the UFC at their event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 21st, where he lost via first round knockout to Oluwale Bamgbose.