Josh Thomson discusses why UFC fighters are being released despite good records

Josh Thomson isn't mincing words — your social media presence might matter just as much as your record when it comes to keeping your UFC contract. Fighters who are 7-1 in the octagon are getting let go, and that should be a wake-up call for everyone on the roster. Thomson says more releases are on the way as the UFC continues loading up on Contender Series talent. The cold truth? If you're not building a following and giving the UFC a reason to promote you, you're making it easy for them to move on. The fight game has changed.