A ranked heavyweight is not on the UFC roster.
A number of folks with data of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Preventing that the promotion has parted methods with Martin Buday following his choice win over Marcus Buchecha at UFC Abu Dhabi this previous Saturday. Buday’s victory served as the ultimate bout on his contract, and the promotion elected to not re-sign him.
Buday went 7-1 throughout his eight struggle UFC run, with the lone loss coming through TKO to Shamil Gaziev at UFC 296 in December 2023. “Badys” gained his previous three octagon appearances, together with a victory over former champ Andrei Arlovski, and former LFA champ Uran Satybaldiev. Buday exits the roster because the No. 12 ranked UFC heavyweight.
The Contender Collection alum additionally picked up victories in opposition to fan-favorite Chris Barnett, together with a first-round submission victory in opposition to Josh Parisian in August 2023. The 33-year-old additionally captured the OKTAGON heavyweight title previous to signing with the UFC.
Guilherme Cruz contributed to this report.
