Ketlen Vieira is no longer part of the UFC roster, MMA Fighting has learned.
The top-15 ranked bantamweight has parted ways with the company despite winning her most recent fight against Jacqueline Cavalcanti on May 16.
Ranked No. 5 in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, Vieira won 10 of 15 UFC fights in nearly a decade fighting for the promotion, a run that includes big wins against the likes of Sara McMann, Cat Zingano, Miesha Tate and Holly Holm.
Vieira bounced between wins and losses in her last six UFC bouts with the defeats coming in decisions against future champion Kayla Harrison, Raquel Pennington and Norma Dumont.
Ivan Erslan has also been removed from the roster off a victory, after scoring his first octagon win over Tuco Tokkos on May 16.
Tokkos has also been released from the promotion after his latest loss.
Spain’s Daniel Barez has also been removed from the roster after a 1-3 run in the promotion, losing a decision to Luis Gurule on the same UFC Vegas 117 card.
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