Winless Up-And-Comer Gets Pink Slip Despite Taking Blue Chip Prospect To The Brink At UFC 309

“Goku” is now not an Final Preventing Championship (UFC) fighter.

At the moment (Mon., Dec. 30, 2024), MMA Latinoamerica revealed that Peruvian UFC Light-weight James Llontop has been launched from his contract after going 0-3 within the promotion.

MMA Latinoamerica added that Llontop already has a battle for Fusion Preventing Championship (FFC), the promotion for which he held the Welterweight championship.

Llontop (14-5) obtained his UFC contract after defeating Malik Lewis in season seven of the Contender Collection. Nevertheless, that’s his most up-to-date win, as he went winless contained in the UFC.

“Goku” fought thrice in 2024, lacking weight twice. He kicked off his yr in opposition to Chris Padilla as a heavy -450 favourite, however in the end, he misplaced a unanimous choice. For what it is price, Padilla was his third opponent change in two months.

Llontop then fought Viacheslav Borshchev in an absolute three-round battle and misplaced a break up choice. Three months later, the Peruvian fighter circled, stepping up on quick discover to battle high prospect Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 309 in a shedding effort.

Whereas Llontop went 0-3 earlier than being lower, all three of his fights had been very entertaining, however in the end, the burden misses greater than doubtless price him his job.

At solely 25 years previous, there’s a good likelihood “Goku” will battle his manner again to the biggest battle promotion on this planet, with a couple of large wins on the regional scene.

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