Ali Alqaisi
(8-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC) “The Royal Fighter” entered the UFC’s Fight Island series on a five-fight win streak, the last three in BRAVE CF, but lost a Split Decision in his Octagon debut, then a Unanimous Decision, and is out. He will forever be the first Jordanian fighter signed by the UFC.
(9-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) France’s “Silverback” entered the UFC with a 7-1 record, as the heavyweight champion of South Africa’s EFC Worldwide, and alternated wins and losses. He has not fought since a TKO loss to Tai Tuivasa at UFC 221 on February 11, 2018.
The now 42 year old Australian “Astro Girl” ended on a three-fight losing streak, and has not fought since UFC Fight Night 137 on September 22, 2018.
Aleksandra Albu, eight others no longer on UFC roster
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UFC Continue Cuts As Nine Fighters Are Released By Promotion
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The UFC has parted ways with an additional eight fighters, including Aleksandra Albu, Chris De La Rocha, Syuri Kondo and Alex Chambers.
This latest round of releases was first reported by Nolan King and Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie. According to their report, some of these fighters parted ways with the promotion recently, others did so over a year ago with no coverage.
See the eight fighters that have parted ways with the promotion below:
Aleksandra Albu (3-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC)
Ali Alqaisi (8-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
Cyril Asker (9-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Alex Chambers (5-5 MMA, 1-4 UFC)