Heavyweight Competier Martin Buday has confirmed his release of the UFC.
Last weekend he took a upset victory on BJJ legend Marcus Buchecha in UFC Abu Dhabi.
The victory appears to be the ranked heavyweight to move one step closer to his world title Dream.
On Thursday it was reported that the UFC chose to re -sign Martin Buday after his last contract had expired.
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Martin Buday responds to his UFC release
The news came like a huge shock because Buday had a 7-1 record in the Achthoek.
A TKO loss of December 2023 for Shamil Gaziev was the only blip during his impressive UFC -Run.
Buday kept it stylish when he broke his silence to confirm his UFC release on social media.
“Yes, it's true,” he tweeted.
“Yesterday we received a phone call that @UFC will not resign us for the time being …
“Well, it's what it is, at least I'm leaving my head up. Thanks”
Yes, it is true, yesterday we received a phone call that @UFC will not resign us for the time being … well, it is at least with my head up. Thank you🙏itted
– Martin Buday (@martinbudayufc) July 31, 2025
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Fans support Martin Buday
Buday's commentary was flooded with furious fans who were amazed by the UFC's decision to release him.
“They did it so badly, Martin,” said a fan. While another addition: it's bulls -you are on a line!
“7-1 UFC, 1-0 Contender Series. You earn better,” wrote a third fan.
“How do you win … and don't you get a dismissal?! What did they want to see?” someone else wrote.
“Not just got the 12th ranking list? Lmao WTF,” remarked another confused X user.
“This is the most unfair decision I have ever seen in the UFC. A respectful and professional ranked hunter with a 7-1 record in a category that needs new blood. I hope Dana White would weigh it,” smoke a sixth fan.