Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has been removed from the organization's roster. This news was reported by UFC Roster Tracker on social media.
Sweden’s Alexander Gustafsson and American fighter Tony Ferguson have also been released by the promotion.
Weidman last fought in the octagon in December 2024 at UFC 310, where he lost to Eryk Anders by technical knockout in the second round. His overall record stands at 16 wins and eight losses.
Gustafsson's last fight took place in July 2022 at UFC Fight Night 208, where he lost to Nikita Krylov by knockout in the first round. He has a record of 18 wins and eight losses.
Ferguson faced Michael Chiesa in his most recent bout, which occurred in August 2024 at UFC on ABC 7, where he lost by submission in the first round. His career record includes 25 wins and 11 losses.
