UFC releases Colby Covington and three other fighters from roster

The UFC has cut four fighters from its roster, including former welterweight title challenger Colby Covington. Covington's UFC record stood at 12-5 with an overall professional record of 17-5. Also released were Brad Riddell (4-3 UFC), who had lost three straight and hadn't fought since 2022, Nathan Fletcher (1-2 UFC), who had already competed outside the organization in Cage Warriors, and Mayra Bueno Silva (5-7-1 UFC), who went winless in her last six fights with her most recent victory coming in 2023. The post speculates whether fans expect to see Covington potentially move to MVP to face Nate Diaz.