UFC releases ranked Ketlen Vieira and three fighters in latest roster cut
The UFC has released fifth-ranked women’s bantamweight Ketlen Vieira and three other fighters following last weekend’s Fight Night event as part of an ongoing roster clearance.
The surprising departure of the Brazilian contender comes despite securing a victory over Jacqueline Cavalcanti on the same card.
She maintained her elite ranking in the 135-pound weight class, but officials ultimately deemed her recent performances insufficient to secure her future.
This decision forms part of a wider restructuring strategy by the premier mixed martial arts organisation.
Further casualties from weekend card
Both competitors from a light-heavyweight preliminary bout have also been removed from the company ranks.
Ivan Erslan defeated Tuco Tokkos to register his first promotional victory, yet neither man survived the latest wave of cuts.
The Croatian prospect and his British opponent now both hold 1-3 records under the promotional banner and must rebuild their careers elsewhere.
Spanish flyweight Daniel Barez completes the quartet of departing athletes.
Ongoing organisational restructure
Barez suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Luis Gurule, marking a disappointing end to his tenure.
These exits follow a period of significant turnover for the combat sports giant.
Several high-profile names have recently left the active roster, including welterweight star Colby Covington who informed officials of his retirement.
Former title challenger Mayra Bueno-Silva and striking specialist Brad Riddell were also removed during a previous operational purge.