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"Killa B" Ben Saunders released by UFC; makes farewell speech

“Killa B” Ben Saunders released by UFC; makes farewell speech

I think it should be obligatory every time a fighter gets cut from the UFC they have to give a farewell speech, whether it be at a makeshift press conference or in a 500+ word document like Ben Saunders here.

UFC veteran Keith Jardine cut after fourth straight loss

UFC veteran Keith Jardine cut after fourth straight loss

It was confirmed Thursday that 34-year-old light heavyweight Keith Jardine (14-9-1) has been released from his UFC contract following four straight losses inside the Octagon.

UFC drops Dan Lauzon

UFC drops Dan Lauzon

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Following two straight losses inside the Octagon, and most recently a unanimous decision loss to Efrain Escudero at UFC 114 in May, Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon (12-4 MMA, 0-3 UFC) has been released from the UFC, according to the Boston Herald.
Lauzon is still credited as the youngest person ever to fight in [...]

"I'm happy to have met Kimbo Slice" -Dana White (but he's still fired)

“I’m happy to have met Kimbo Slice” -Dana White (but he’s still fired)

MONTREAL – After going 1-1 inside the Octagon, Kimbo Slice’s (4-2) days inside the UFC are over. UFC President Dana White made the announcement at the “UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2″ press-conference late Saturday night following Kimbo’s second round TKO loss to TUF 10 cast mate and former NFL football player Matt Mitrione (2-0).
Kimbo [...]

Paul Daley cut from the UFC

Paul Daley cut from the UFC

MONTREAL, Canada – Following a third round unanimous decision loss to Josh Koscheck at UFC 113 at the Bell Centre, England’s Paul Daley has been released from the Ultimate Fighting Championship according to UFC President Dana White. However, he was not fired because he lost the fight, but rather due to his actions following the [...]

Eric "Red" Schafer released from the UFC

Eric “Red” Schafer released from the UFC

After losing his last two bouts inside the Octagon, light heavyweight fighter Eric “Red” Schafer has been released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
He lost a unanimous decision to Jason Brilz at “UFC on Versus 1″ this past Sunday, and lost a unanimous decision to Ryan Bader at UFC 104 back in October.
Schafer confirmed the news in [...]

Miguel Torres surgery *VIDEO*

Miguel Torres surgery *VIDEO*

Miguel Torres received a nasty cut in his forehead during his most recent fight at WEC 47 against Joseph Benavidez. To help prevent scar tissue from building up, and to reduce the chance of having a fight stopped due to a cut in the future, Torres went to plastic surgeon Dr. Harris Sterman in Teaneck, [...]

Miguel "Frankenstein" Torres

Miguel “Frankenstein” Torres

Earlier in the week, we showed you the war wound Miguel Torres received from Joseph Benavidez at WEC 47. Here is the photo after he got sewed up with 20 stitches. Miguel “Frankenstein” Torres!
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War wounds: Miguel Torres edition

War wounds: Miguel Torres edition

Miguel Torres had a fight with Joseph Benavidez at WEC 47 this past weekend. It was one hell of a battle. Unfortunately for the former bantamweight champion, he was submitted via guillotine choke in the second round. He also walked away with this beauty.
Torres said afterward via Twitter that he needed 20 stitches, he couldn’t [...]

Cro Cop gets stitches - still plans to fight

Cro Cop gets stitches – still plans to fight

Now just one day prior to UFC 110, Croatian website MMAAxion.com is reporting that Mirko Cro Cop received a cut over his eye while sparring and had to get stitches. Cro Cop apparently refuses to pull out of the fight citing he does not want weeks of preparation to go to waste.
UFC 110 takes place [...]

Add Rolles Gracie, Phillipe Nover to list of fighters released following UFC 109

Add Rolles Gracie, Phillipe Nover to list of fighters released following UFC 109

Since our initial “Firing Line” report on Wednesday that the UFC had cut UFC 109 participants Mark Coleman, Frank Trigg, and Tim Hague, we have learned two more fighters from that same card have also been cut: Phillipe Nover (5-3-1), and Rolles Gracie(3-1).
UFC fans will remember Nover as a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir, [...]

Martin Kampmann off UFC 111 card - he got a boo boo, and a photo to prove it

Martin Kampmann off UFC 111 card – he got a boo boo, and a photo to prove it

Martin Kampmann was scheduled to fight Ben Saunders at UFC 111 in Newark, N.J. on March 27. Apparently, he can no longer fight because he got a little scratch on his head. I thought these guys were tough… come on Martin!
Kampmann tweeted about the boo boo on Tuesday:
Out of UFC 111. I got a huge [...]

Houston Alexander says he has not been cut from the UFC

Houston Alexander says he has not been cut from the UFC

Despite his recent loss to Kimbo Slice at the TUF 10 Finale, and Dana White’s insistence that Houston Alexander (9-5) would be cut from the UFC roster, the father of six claims he nor his manager, Monte Cox, have received notice of his release,  and “…until that happens, I’m not released,” says Alexander.
Maybe it’s just [...]

Four UFC 101 fighters sent to the chopping block: McCrory, Leites, Roop, Cramer (updated)

Four UFC 101 fighters sent to the chopping block: McCrory, Leites, Roop, Cramer (updated)

Running the top MMA promotion in the world is not an easy task. It often means clearing out the fighters who can not carry their weight, to make room for fresh talent, and give someone else the opportunity to prove to the world they belong among the sport’s elite athletes.
Maybe UFC 101’s pay-per-view numbers were [...]

Mike Ciesnolevicz steps in for Justin McCully at UFC 95

Mike Ciesnolevicz steps in for Justin McCully at UFC 95

It has been reported that IFL veteran Mike Ciesnolevicz, as a replacement for Justin McCully, will step in against Neil Grove for UFC 95 in London. An undisclosed injury has forced McCully off the card. Although Ciesnolevicz normally competes at light heavyweight, this fight will remain in the heavyweight division. The bout [...]

Dean Lister out of UFC

Dean Lister out of UFC

 Dean Lister is the most recent MMA fighter to join the proverbial UFC graveyard. The 11-6 UFC veteran has been with the company since 2006. He was 4-2 in the UFC with losses to Nate Marquardt and most recently, Yusin Okami.
It was rumored prior to UFC 92 that Lister could be cut from the UFC [...]

Breaking News:  Jorge Gurgel signs with Strikeforce

Breaking News: Jorge Gurgel signs with Strikeforce

11/26/2008 – Within minutes of being released from his UFC obligations, Jorge Gurgel signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce out of San Jose, California.
Coming off a tough blow for blow unanimous decision loss against Aaron Riley in UFC 91 which won “Fight of the Night,” Jorge was issued his official release letter today from the [...]

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