UFC Cuts 12-Year Veteran After Hall of Famer Fights

The UFC has officially released a 12-year veteran fighter who competed against multiple UFC Hall of Famers, parting ways with two fighters this week. This veteran had been on the roster for over a decade. The announcement comes amid a busy 2026 schedule, following UFC Winnipeg where Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns, and ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night headlined by Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal in Las Vegas. It highlights roster management in a competitive landscape. Expect the veteran to seek opportunities elsewhere, potentially impacting mid-tier divisions.