Overview
- UFC officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that heavyweight Mohammed Usman has been taken off the promotion’s active roster following his suspension.
- Combat Sports Anti-Doping issued a 30-month penalty for testosterone and BPC-157 with six months added for deceptive conduct, making Usman ineligible until after April 9, 2028.
- Usman, the Season 30 The Ultimate Fighter winner, compiled a 4-2 UFC record and later said on Instagram he "made a mistake while trying to heal" and accepted responsibility.
- Welterweight Adam Fugitt was also removed from the roster after a 2-4 run that most recently included a first-round knockout loss at UFC 324.
- The latest removals follow weeks of cuts reported for names such as Jailton Almeida, Javid Basharat and Alex Morono, with those released considered free agents who could be re-signed under new deals.