UFC releases Rachael Ostovich in wake of three straight losses

Rachael Ostovich has been cut from the UFC.

The promotion has released the women’s flyweight fighter following three consecutive losses – the most recent coming on Nov. 28 to Gina Mazany.

Two people with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the parting of ways Monday but asked to remain anonymous.

Ostovich (4-6 MMA, 1-3 UFC) is one of a handful of fighters to receive walking papers in recent weeks. This past Saturday, UFC president Dana White estimated the promotion is looking at approximately 60 roster cuts by year-end.

Ostovich, 29, signed with the promotion in 2017 after a stint on “The Ultimate Fighter 26.” In her UFC debut at the TUF 26 Finale, Ostovich defeated Karine Gevorgyan by first-round armbar.

In 2018, Ostovich picked up her first promotional loss when she was submitted by Montana De La Rosa at the TUF 27 Finale. In 2019, Ostovich, in her first fight back since a domestic violence case against her husband, returned to meet Paige VanZant. She was submitted by second-round armbar.

In January 2020, Ostovich tested positive for using a tainted suplement and was suspended for eight months as a result.

After the conclusion of her suspension, Ostovich’s latest loss came Nov. 28 at UFC on ESPN 18 when she was finished with a body kick and punches by Mazany.