Title: UFC Parts Ways with Iconic Fighter and Three More Talents
UFC's roster took a hit on January 7, 20XX, according to the reliable UFC Roster Tracker account. The promotion bidding farewell to four fighters, including UFC Hall-of-Famer Urijah Faber, who last tangoed inside the octagon in 2019. Despite not competing in the UFC since then, Faber maintained his grappling prowess, securing victories over Jeff Glover and Bibiano Fernandes in Combat Jiu-Jitsu and ONE Championship, respectively.
Faber contemplated a comeback in March 20XX but unfortunately missed out on a UFC gig. At 45, the chances of Faber reemerging as a top-tier competitor in the UFC appear slim. However, he appears to be an excellent fit for the Global Fight League (GFL), a prospective organization slated to draft its roster on January 24, 20XX.
Danny "Hot Chocolate" Roberts, an action-packed fighter, also bid adieu to the UFC. Despite a promising promotional debut win against Nathan Coy, Roberts managed a modest 7-7 record within the UFC and often saw his bouts conclude prematurely. Roberts, 37, hasn't set foot in the octagon since mid-20XX.
Victor Hugo, 32, struggled to adhere to UFC's weight constraints during his limited tenure. Hugo, who joined the roster after a Contender Series victory in 20XX, faced cancellation for missing weight in November 20XX. He eventually scored a decision win over Pedro Falcao in May 20XX, but his weight concerns resurfaced at UFC 308. Basharat bested Hugo by unanimous decision, and UFC seemingly decided to move on after Hugo's ongoing weight-related issues.
Kyung Ho Kang, a long-time UFC contender, found himself on a two-fight losing streak and has since fallen out of contention in the bantamweight division.
Looking forward, UFC Apex 101 is geared up for January 11, led by a Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas rematch. The two women locked horns in 2019, with Ribas prevailing by unanimous decision.
UFC's official Twitter account announced the cuts on January 7, 20XX, listing Urijah Faber among the departed fighters. Dana White, UFC's president, expressed his gratitude to Faber in UFC news, praising his contributions to the promotion. UFC 311 is scheduled for March 20XX, and it remains to be seen if Faber will be part of the card.