UFC releases nine fighters amid roster adjustments for Contender Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The UFC has announced the release of nine fighters as it makes room for new signings from the Contender Series. The fighters let go include Lyman Good, Saygid Izagakhmaev, and Cody Gibson, among others. These decisions follow a trend of roster cuts as the organization seeks to refresh its talent pool., several fighters, including Good and Gibson, have had lengthy histories with the promotion before their latest departures. The recent changes indicate that the UFC is actively reshaping its roster as more athletes join through the Contender Series. Observers can expect further roster changes as the series continues.
- •Nine fighters released from UFC roster as part of ongoing cuts
- •Lyman Good last fought in June 2020, ending with a 3-3 UFC record
- •Cody Gibson released for the second time, with a 3-8 overall record
- •Saygid Izagakhmaev competed only twice, with two decision losses
- •UFC continues to sign new talent from the Contender Series each week
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — UFC roster purge claims nine victims as promotion makes room for new crop of ‘Contender Series’ standouts
"Out with the old, in with the new. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues to trim its expansive roster of mixed martial arts (MMA) talent as the promotion welcomes another massive crop of Contender Series signees. Nine fighters have recently disappeared from UFC’s active roster, meaning they were released from their respective contracts and/or the promotion […]
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