UFC News: Corey Anderson and Ray Borg are Released By UFC

In the latest departure news, Corey Anderson and Ray Borg are released by UFC on the same day. The two were out of action for almost 6 months, and ultimately their contracts are now curtailed.

Cory Anderson was the first to depart, he voluntarily asked for the culmination of his UFC contract, which came as a huge surprise for many, since he was one of the top prospects of the light heavyweight division, and was ranked 4, until his release. Recently via. social media he expressed his disappointment over the way he was evaluated by New Mexico Athletic Commission medical professionals on fight night. Anderson last fought in February, 2020, where he suffered a KO defeat to Jan Blachowicz

Corey Anderson signed a Contract With Bellator

On August 7, the MMA professional has signed a contract with Bellator.

I thank the @ufc for the smooth process of getting a release and thank @BellatorMMA for giving me a new home. I came into the ufc with 3 official fights, grew/learned the game there, and now going to bellator a veteran of the game. LETS GO!! BIG s/o to my man @AliAbdelaziz00

— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) August 7, 2020

Ray Borg Released By UFC

After Corey Anderson, UFC released Ray Borg on the same day. Borg’s last UFC in-ring action came in March, 2020, and after that he missed out on a couple of events. He was set to compete against Nathan Maness at UFC Vegas 5, but after the weigh-ins he was removed from his bout. No official statement came from the UFC’s side over the reason for his eviction from the fight. A week later, now he is released by UFC, and is open to look out for other promotions.

In the past Borg has suffered a setback on the personal front, his son in 2018 got diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a brain condition. Since then he has kept his family’s interests above in the pecking order.