UFC releases 4 including Ramsey Nijem
In the past month the UFC has released four fighters including Ramsey Nijem, and has added eight, driving the roster up to 572 fighters.
The UFC regularly updates UFC.com to show the current, active roster. When a name no longer appears, although unofficial, it has proven to be a sign that the fighter has been released.
UFCFIghtersInfo checks the site and posts who is out and who is new.
OUT in the last month:
Nazareno Malegarie
Jorge de Oliveira
Ramsey Nijem
Elias Silverio
A TUF 13 finalist, Nijem went 4-4 in the UFC over the last four years, but dropped his last two, and was 2-4 his last six.
Malegarie went through TUF: Brazil and was dropped after a single split-decision loss, to Joaquim Silva at UFC 191.
dropping a split decision to Joaquim Silva at UFC 191.
IN in the last month:
Dongi Yang Middle
Teruto Ishihara Feather
Francis Ngannou Heavy
Luis Henrique Heavy
Danny Roberts Welter
Teruhito Ishihara Feather
Mizuto Hirota Feather
Sage Northcutt Light
As of today, the roster as reflected on UFC.com stands at 572.