UFC cuts 18-1 bantamweight from roster

Bloody Elbow reports that the UFC has removed an 18-1 bantamweight from its roster as part of another wave of fighter departures. The story highlights that the promotion is still making active personnel changes, which can affect short-notice matchmaking and the depth of the 135-pound division. Roster moves like this often reshape who is available for upcoming cards and can also signal contract or performance issues behind the scenes. The report matters because bantamweight is one of the UFC’s deepest divisions, so every release can shift contender development and regional opportunity. The next question is whether the fighter lands quickly with another promotion or remains inactive.