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UFC Cuts Struggling Lightweight After 2-Straight Losses

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Mar 12, 2025 4:49 PM ET

The fight game is a relentless beast. One moment, you’re riding high on the wave of a highlight-reel knockout, and the next, you’re staring at the ceiling, wondering where it all went wrong. The road to championship glory is paved with blood, sweat, and heartbreak, and only a select few ever reach the pinnacle. For many, the journey is as much about survival as it is about success. Every setback tests a fighter’s willpower and resilience.

For one lightweight fighter, the path has been anything but easy. After grinding his way through the regional circuit, securing a title in Titan FC, and earning a shot on The Ultimate Fighter, his UFC dreams finally became reality. But the Octagon doesn’t hand out victories—it demands them. And so far, the climb has been steep.

According to UFC Roster Watch, Landon Quiñones has hit a rough patch, dropping back-to-back fights in the UFC. His most recent setback came at UFC Fight Night 235 on February 3, 2024, where he faced MarQuel Mederos and lost via unanimous decision. Before that, Quiñones made his UFC debut at UFC 293 on September 9, 2023, squaring off against Nasrat Haqparast. That night ended in another unanimous decision loss.

❌ Fighter removed: Landon Quinones
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) March 12, 2025

Quiñones first entered the UFC spotlight in 2023 when he competed on The Ultimate Fighter Season 31 as a member of Team McGregor. The opportunity was a testament to his potential, but reality has been unforgiving. With two losses in the books, the pressure is on. The question now is—what’s next for Quiñones?

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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