Despite thriving on Season 27 of “The Ultimate Fighter” and reaching the series’ lightweight tournament final, Joe Giannetti will not get the chance to make a UFC career – at least not yet, anyway. Giannetti (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) announced on Saturday that he was notified of his UFC release. The news comes six weeks after he lost a split decision to Mike Trizano in the lightweight final at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale in Las Vegas (via