Top Five Ranked Fighter Among Names Cut By UFC

Ketlen Vieira has been released by the UFC despite winning her most recent fight, according to MMA Fighting.

Vieira, ranked No. 5 in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, parted ways with the promotion following her May 16 victory over Jacqueline Cavalcanti at UFC Fight Night 276.

She went 10-5 across nearly a decade with the UFC, with notable wins over Sara McMann, Cat Zingano, Miesha Tate, and Holly Holm. Her final stretch included decision losses to Kayla Harrison, Raquel Pennington, and Norma Dumont.

Ivan Erslan was also cut despite picking up his first UFC win over Tuco Tokkos on the same card. Tokkos was released following the loss, and Daniel Barez of Spain was also removed from the roster after going 1-3 in the promotion, most recently losing to Luis Gurule.