UFC releases former contender Marcus Davis following UFC 125 loss

After 15 fights, four fight-night bonuses, a spot on the organization’s reality series, former welterweight title contention, and a handful of high-profile international fights, Marcus Davis received his UFC walking papers following a UFC 125 loss to J…

After 15 fights, four fight-night bonuses, a spot on the organization’s reality series, former welterweight title contention, and a handful of high-profile international fights, Marcus Davis received his UFC walking papers following a UFC 125 loss to Jeremy Stephens.

Davis’ manager, Joe Cavallaro, today confirmed the release with MMAjunkie.com.

The 37-year-old will continue fighting in MMA professionally, and he’ll do so at 155 pounds with the hopes of getting back to the UFC.