Deron Winn Released Following Alleged UFC Performance Institute Accident

Being released after a freak accident on their property the week before Christmas. Man “it’s business not personal” has never been more real 🤦🏾‍♂️ https://t.co/386BPSsgVj

— Deron Winn (@DeronWinn) December 22, 2022

Deron Winn is no longer an Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter.

On Thursday, it was revealed the UFC cut the contract of Winn (7-3, 2-3 UFC) a week after his freak accident at the UFC Performance Institute. Winn was at the venue to prepare for his then-scheduled fight with Julian Marquez on the UFC Fight Night 216 prelims when he claims he fell down stairs and suffered neck trauma and concussion. Following the fighter’s medical review at the hospital, the fight was called off.

Winn, unhappy with his release, took to his social media accounts to comment on the situation and the timing of his release.

“Being released after a freak accident on their property the week before Christmas. Man ‘it’s business not personal’ has never been more real.”

In his first UFC stint, Winn scored two decision victories at the expense of Eric Spicely and Antonio Arroyo, but lost to Darren Stewart and Gerald Meerschaert. In his latest outing, he was put away with elbows by Phil Hawes in June.