The Ultimate Fighting Championship has parted ways with three fighters, including a fan favorite in the heavyweight division.
The Las Vegas-based promotion recently released Chris Barnett, Kurt Holobaugh and Kiefer Crosbie, according to multiple reports. Sherdog’s Tom Feely was f first to bring word of Barnett’s release, while MMAFighting.com confirmed the news regarding Holobaugh and Crosbie. It is unclear if the aforementioned fighters were cut or their contracts simply expired.
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Barnett gained some popularity for his rotund physique and dancing entrances during his Octagon tenure.