According to a report from TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, The UFC has released from it’s roster of fighters, Justin Willis, who was ranked amongst the top 15 heavyweight fighters. Justin Willis has now become a free agent, free to sign with other promotions.

According to the same report, UFC released Justin Willis after he refused to fight Walt Harris on the UFC Fight Night San Antonio card in July due to being uncertain about making weight (265lbs). Walt Harris now fights Aleksei Oleinik.