With one fight left on his Bellator contract, Luis Sapo's (54-8) request to be granted an early release went through with no problems. Sapo now looks towards joining the UFC.

"I had a five fight [contract]," said Sapo to TATAME. "One was missing and I asked not to extend more and they released me. I'm waiting for my manager who is finalizing negotiations with the UFC. We are working hard on it. "

Before entering Bellator, Sapo was on an eight fight win streak with one of those coming out of Bellator. He then fought to a draw outside of the promotion and returned in late 2011 where he lost two by stoppage. This year, Sapo has only fought once. All of this Sapo knows will play a factor when the UFC looks to sign him.

"This year was not very good for me," said Sapo. "I keep working because I know I'm fully capable of being in the UFC, fighting with the best in the class."

It is not unknown if the UFC has interest in signing Sapo.

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