UFC Announces Roster Cuts Including Top 5 Contender Ketlen Vieira
UFC culls roster with 4 more cuts including top 5 contender who won at UFC Vegas 117

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The UFC has cut four fighters from its roster following UFC Vegas 117, including top five women's bantamweight contender Ketlen Vieira, who recently won a match. The cuts come as the promotion prepares for the upcoming season of Dana White’s Contender Series, aiming to refresh its roster.
- 01Ketlen Vieira, ranked in the top five of the women's bantamweight division, was cut despite a recent victory over Jacqueline Cavalcanti.
- 02Vieira's UFC record stands at 10-5, with notable wins over fighters like Holly Holm and Miesha Tate.
- 03Ivan Erslan was also released after a win, finishing his UFC career with a record of 1-3.
- 04Tuco Tokkos, who lost to Erslan, was cut after his fourth UFC fight.
- 05Daniel Barez ended his UFC tenure with a record of 1-3, with his only win against Victor Altamirano.
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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.
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