UFC Roster Cuts 2026: Full List of Every Fighter Released From the Promotion So Far This Year
The UFC is a cut-throat business. A few consecutive losses, failure to generate fan interest, or simply reaching the end of a contract can lead to a fighter being released from the promotion.Throughout 2026, a significant number of fighters have already been cut from Dana White’s organisation. To help fans keep track, here is a full list of every UFC fighter released so far this year. This list will be updated whenever new cuts are confirmed.
UFC Fighters Released in 2026
Mohammad Yahya
Darrius Flowers
Aaron Tau
Rafael Cerqueira
Alex Morono
Lucas Almeida
Jailton Almeida
Adam Fugitt
Mohammed Usman
Gianni Vazquez
Felipe Bunes
Jose Medina
Philip Rowe
Erik Silva
Kris Moutinho
Luan Lacerda
Montserrat Rendon
Antonio Trocoli
Bruna Brasil
Luana Carolina
Pedro Munhoz
Shaqueme Rock
Brad Riddell
Mayra Bueno Silva
Daniel Barez
Ketlen Vieira
Ivan Erslan
Tuco Tokkos
Jesus Santos Aguilar
Max Griffin
Vince Morales
Jamie Mullarkey
Lando Vannata
Andreas Gustafsson
Cameron Smotherman
Ariane Carnelossi
Thiago Moises
Carlston Harris
Michel Pereira
Sedriques Dumas
Victor Martinez
Stewart Nicoll
Bekzat Almakhan
Cody Gibson
Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
Jessie Rosas
Notes on the 2026 UFC Roster Cuts
Several notable names appear on the list, including long-time veterans such as Thiago Moises, Pedro Munhoz, Alex Morono, and Michel Pereira. Some fighters were released after multiple losses, while others simply saw their contracts expire without renewal.The UFC continues to regularly refresh its roster, signing new talent through Contender Series and other pathways while cutting underperforming or inactive fighters.This list will be kept up to date throughout the rest of 2026 as further releases are confirmed.
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