Following UFC Vegas 117, the promotion has announced the release of four fighters, including top five women's bantamweight contender Ketlen Vieira. Despite a recent victory over Jacqueline Cavalcanti, Vieira's UFC career ends with a record of 10-5. She achieved significant wins over notable opponents such as Holly Holm and Miesha Tate but was cut as the UFC looks to refresh its roster ahead of the upcoming season of Dana White’s Contender Series. Alongside Vieira, Ivan Erslan was released after securing a win, finishing his UFC stint with a 1-3 record. His opponent, Tuco Tokkos, was also cut following his fourth fight in the organization. The final fighter released was Daniel Barez, who concluded his UFC career with a record of 1-3, with his only victory coming against Victor Altamirano. These roster changes reflect the UFC's ongoing strategy to bring in new talent as the women's bantamweight division seeks fresh competitors.