UFC has long struggled to market men’s flyweight division. The 125 lbs division for men – now looks as though current champion Henry Cejudo got the short end of the stick as the UFC is dismantling the division.

Roberto Sanchez posted:

To my supporters,
I got the call yesterday and was told that the UFC flyweight division was being scrapped. Long story short, I was let go. I was surprised too, I had always thought layoffs were reserved for Fridays! All jokes aside, I want to thank the UFC for the 3 fights I had with them. I understand why they made their decision. It just saddens me to know I will have to look elsewhere to fight the best in the world! Naturally, my actuarial side is profoundly measuring the risk of continuing on but also will I have regrets if I stop now? God has always blessed me throughout my MMA journey so I’ll just have to wait and see what doors he opens for me. For now, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my wife, my kids, my family, my friends, and my Houston MMA/BJJ family.
Love you all!
Littlefury

 

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To my supporters, I got the call yesterday and was told that the UFC flyweight division was being scrapped. Long story short, I was let go. I was surprised too, I had always thought layoffs were reserved for Fridays! All jokes aside, I want to thank the UFC for the 3 fights I had with them. I understand why they made their decision. It just saddens me to know I will have to look elsewhere to fight the best in the world! Naturally, my actuarial side is profoundly measuring the risk of continuing on but also will I have regrets if I stop now? God has always blessed me throughout my MMA journey so I’ll just have to wait and see what doors he opens for me. For now, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my wife, my kids, my family, my friends, and my Houston MMA/BJJ family. Love you all! Littlefury #FormerUFCfighter #gladiatorforlife

A post shared by Roberto “Littlefury” Sanchez (@littlefury_mma) on Nov 8, 2018 at 7:14pm PST

McGregor weighed in:

You must now take all the 125lbers that have been let go, Chatri.
You talk all of this Martial Art and respect talk, yet your greed has directly cost more than half a fighting division it’s chance to earn income for their family.
Have respect @YODCHATRI.
Sign the division.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 8, 2018

🚨 MASSIVE NEWS 🚨
Demetrious Johnson & Eddie Alvarez will headline ONE’s flyweight & lightweight Grand Prix tournaments! @Ealvarezfight @MightyMouse #WeAreONE #MartialArts pic.twitter.com/ndgGTYq6Z0

— ONE Championship (@ONEChampionship) November 7, 2018

ONE is currently not making moves to sign over the entire division in spite of McGregor call outs.

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