To close out 2014, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) had about 550 fighters under contract, according to statements made by company president, Dana White.
That roster is now, at least, four fighters lighter, according to MMAFighting.com.
The most notable name to appear on the cut list is Igor Pokrajac, a 36-year-old Croatian mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran who had 12 opportunities to prove himself inside the Octagon since 2009. "The Duke," however, couldn't get it done, amassing a lackluster record (5-7-1) competing in the Light Heavyweight division.
Rodrigo Damm, a Strikeforce carryover -- and The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): "Brazil" alum -- was also released after winning just three of nine UFC bouts since 2010.
Tom Niinimaki, a European Featherweight champion under the Cage umbrella, Mike Rhodes and Sean Soriano were the three other fighters to be released, all of whom are in the midst of three-fight losing skids.
That just might mean more Reebok pie for everyone else.
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