There is seemingly no rhyme or reason to the UFC’s policy when it comes to releasing fighters. The randomness of the process routinely befuddles even the most knowledgeable MMA fans.
Some fighters are given the proverbial axe at the drop of a hat, while others are given innumerable opportunities regardless of their performance.
A lot of this has to do with popularity and fanbase, but not in all instances.
There are plenty of fighters who were cut from the UFC for various reasons, legitimate or otherwise. These five in particular really got the short end of the stick and deserve another chance to taste victory inside the Octagon.