Former UFC Bantamweight Ray Borg Issues A Statement On His Release

Former UFC Bantamweight Ray Borg Issues A Statement On His Release

The bantamweight was one of the several fighters released from his contract last week and now, Ray Borg has broken his silence and addressed his UFC release in a lengthy social media post. Check it out!

By EliteGuy101 - Aug 17, 2020 06:08 AM EST
Filed Under: UFC
Source: fightful.com

Ray Borg finally opens up about his UFC release.

Last week, the UFC veteran was released alongside fighters Bethe Correia, Evan Dunham, Eric Spicely, and Max Rohskopf. While there’s no official word on why Borg’s contract was terminated, the 27-year-old had struggled throughout his UFC career as the former UFC flyweight title challenger is well-known for pulling out of fights and has missed weight four times.

During his statement on social media, Borg understands UFC’s decision to let him go and the bantamweight states that he's planning to get his life together first before figuring out his next move:

I guess it’s time to break some silence. 6 wild years with the UFC, I have experienced some highs and lows during this time. Sean Shelby, Mick Maynard and Dana white have actually treated me insanely good and have given me so many chances to get my shit together and i failed to do so. Over the last 2 1/2 years my wife and I have gone threw so much, so much that most people couldn’t even understand how we get through the day. From our first born child being at risk everyday for brain surgery, to having to gain custody of a very troubled 8 year old little girl. Unfortunately I have let all these struggles effect me during some of the most important times in my career. I am gutted to part ways with the ufc but I am also grateful for all the cool experiences I have taken part of over the years. I have some physiological shit I need to figure out before I know what my next move is, so this is not a goodbye post but rather a temporary pause until I can come back better. Just want to thank my team for standing with me threw all this and having my back, also want to thank my manger Ali for always having my back, no matter how hard it has been he has always been there for me. I’ll be back.

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Borg had fought in the UFC since 2014 and scored notable victories over Louis Smolka, Jussier Formiga, and Shane Howell. Borg got a chance to fight Demetrius Johnson for the UFC Flyweight title at UFC 216 and while the challenger gave Johnson a run for his money, Borg ultimately lost via submission in the fifth round. His professional record currently stands at 13 wins and 5 losses.

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