All of the Russians (that have been cut or left hanging) are Bjorn guys, and work with Pavia.
I wouldnt be surprised if these aren't "Cuts" so much as requests for release. There's been a rumor for a while that bjorn and pavia are cooking up a new Russian MMA promotion.
Sounds good, do you have any more details?
Also as bad as these cuts are remember they just signed Dada 5000 and Royce Gracie. Also they may soon be in the market for Shawn Jordan, Sodallah, Bendo, and Angle. They are just freeing roster space.
Muticelli
-ACB:Good level of competition.
-KOTC: Also a good level, more desirable since he probably wants to stay state side.
Duarte
-Titan or Jungle:Good levels of competition.
-WSOF:He is a TUF guy, so they will likely make a move.
Silva
-Titan or UFC:The only two places with enought comp.
-Jungle: TUF Brazil vet/can probably beat their champ. Go here and possibly fight higher competition in RFF.
Volkov
-M1: Good level of comp and Russian
-RFF:Sign to the home roster and he can fight Bellator guys. Is he important enough to warrant their interest.
Tiger
-UFC: Only place with consistent comp for him
-1C: Would be like their #2 and he can still fight in RFF and take on Bellator guys.