Various sources have recently reported some departures from the UFC roster.
With the UFC recently announcing Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira 2 for UFC 326, we now know the primary three title fight foremost events of 2026.
There are some exciting things to look ahead to even in the event that they feel distant without delay resulting from the promotion’s six-week break.
One thing that isn’t going to vary heading into the brand new 12 months is the Dana White’s Contender Series format.
Season nine wrapping up in October meant that roster cuts were sure to follow with a view to make some room for the entire recent signings.
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Which UFC event are you looking forward to essentially the most in the beginning of 2026?
Some big foremost events have been announced for the primary quarter of a 12 months that may include the UFC’s huge card on the White House.
Marcin Prachnio, Viacheslav Borshchev and Ricardo Ramos amongst recently cut UFC fighters
Sherdog’s Tom Feely broke the news on December 16 that six fighters had been cut from the UFC’s roster before it was confirmed by other sources.
Amongst them is Marcin Prachnio, who beat William Knight in an incredibly strange fight to record one among his 4 wins contained in the Octagon.
The Polish light heavyweight also holds a win over Khalil Rountree Jr. in 2021, having been stopped by Magomed Ankalaev two fights prior.
Two of the opposite more noteworthy names are Viacheslav Borshchev and Ricardo Ramos, with the Brazilian competing 15 times contained in the Octagon after making his debut back in 2017.
On the alternative end of the dimensions is Marek Bujlo, who has been cut after a debut loss to Denzel Freeman at UFC Qatar last month.
Polish heavyweight Lukasz Brzeski and Japanese welterweight Yusaku Kinoshita were the opposite fighters to have parted ways with the promotion.
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| UFC fighter cut from the roster | UFC record | Last win |
| Marcin Prachnio | 4-7 | Def. Devin Clark via unanimous decision (2024) |
| Viacheslav Borshchev | 3-6-1 | Def. James Llontop via split decision (2024) |
| Ricardo Ramos | 8-7 | Def. Josh Culibao via split decision (2024) |
| Marek Bujlo | 0-1 | Def. Gurami Zviadadze via KO at USWM 36 (2025) |
| Lukasz Brzeski | 1-6 | Def. Valter Walker via unanimous decision (2024) |
| Yusaku Kinoshita | 0-2 | Def. Jose Henrique Silva via KO on DWCS (2022) |
Viacheslav Borshchev defeated a current UFC star to earn his spot on the roster
The vast majority of incomings and outgoings on the UFC roster are inclined to revolve around Dana White’s Contender Series.
Viacheslav Borshchev earned his spot within the promotion this manner, knocking out Chris Duncan in 2021 with the Scotsman currently riding a four-fight win streak within the UFC.
Borshchev earned three post-fight bonuses contained in the Octagon but this wasn’t enough to keep up his spot.
Ricardo Ramos, then again, impressed the boss when fighting in front of Dana White on ‘Lookin’ for a Fight’ back in 2016.
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