Colin "Freakshow" Fletcher cut from the UFC

Freakshow cut from the big show

by Scott Cumming @tummidge

Colin "Freakshow" Fletcher (8-3), one of MMA's most charismatic characters tonight finds himself without a fighting home after revealing via Twitter that he has been cut from the UFC.

"Is it just me or does cut after 1 official UFC fight seam a little harsh I know I didn't perform my best! Neva mind," he wrote.

Under normal circumstances this would seem pretty harsh, but the promotion has made no secret that they need to make mass cuts to their roster and Fletcher happens to be a competitor in the weight division with the deepest talent pool.

Fletcher got his break in the UFC as a member of Team U.K. on "The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes" and made the final after wins against Aussies Ben Wall and Richie Vaculik. He took on fellow Brit "Stormin'" Norman Parke in the final, but came up short losing by unanimous decision. He was given another chance to prove himself in a battle of "TUF" runners-up as he took on Canadian Mike Ricci, but again lost by unanimous decision.

With his profile raised thanks to his time with the UFC, he will not stay a free agent for long. Although not living up to his reputation in the octagon with 7 wins by submission he will be a tough proposition on the regional circuit. He has not announced any plans for the future at this stage.