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  • Russian Rocket
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 09-02-12
    • 43910

    #1
    John Fitch is out of UFC
    This is crazy...The guy's 14-3-1 in the UFC (with losses to GSP and Hendricks)...why would they cut Fitch?

    The UFC pulled a surprising move on Wednesday, but it had nothing to do with a fight no one expected. Instead, the UFC gave the pink slip to several fighters, including one former title contender with an impressive UFC record. According to MMAFighting, these fighters have been cut:
    Jon Fitch
    Wagner Prado
    Mike Russow
    Jacob Volkmann
    Vladimir Matyushenko
    Che Mills
    Jay Hieron
    Terry Etim
    Paul Sass
    Jorge Santiago
    Mike Stumpf
    Simeon Thoresen
    C.J. Keith
    Motonobu Tezuka
    Josh Grispi
    Ulysses Gomez
    Though Fitch fought and lost to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 87, he is 1-2-1 in his last four fights and has a reputation for putting on grinding, slower-paced fights. Jacob Volkmann and Mike Russow have the same reputation. Santiago went 0-2 in the UFC, left and won one fight, then lost again over the weekend. After putting together an impressive run in the UFC, Grispi lost four fights in a row in the UFC.
    Every one of the fighters is coming off of at least one loss. In the past, a fighter would worry about his job if he lost two fights in a row. However, MMA Junkie's John Morgan says the UFC is looking to trim its roster. With fighters coming over from Strikeforce, and the addition of the men's flyweight and women's bantamweight divisions, the UFC is going to have to make more tough decisions like this. Fighters have to win to keep their job.
  • King Mayan
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 09-22-10
    • 21326

    #2
    Thank you lord Jesus...

    Now get rid of all the wrestlers and we have mma again..
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    • YouMama
      SBR Wise Guy
      • 01-04-12
      • 727

      #3
      UFC isnt really about fighting anymore, its about marketing, being a TV show, everything it use to poke at boxing for

      its sad...
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      • Chi_archie
        SBR Aristocracy
        • 07-22-08
        • 63172

        #4
        I heard he Foked Dana's boyfriend on tape
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        • Russian Rocket
          SBR Aristocracy
          • 09-02-12
          • 43910

          #5
          Originally posted by Chi_archie
          I heard he Foked Dana's boyfriend on tape
          is that why he had back problems?
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          • Cuse0323
            BARRELED IN @ SBR!
            • 12-09-09
            • 30169

            #6
            Good, he's boring as hell.
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            • Chi_archie
              SBR Aristocracy
              • 07-22-08
              • 63172

              #7
              Originally posted by Russian Rocket
              is that why he had back problems?

              yeah it was very sticky double sided tape, and it really attached to his spinal erectors and kept him from getting a natural arch.

              tore his lat and trap off his left side
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              • GunShard
                SBR Posting Legend
                • 03-05-10
                • 10032

                #8
                Looks like they are removing fighters for more room on the roster.
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                • sweep
                  SBR Posting Legend
                  • 10-09-10
                  • 16755

                  #9
                  bunch of never fukkin heard of ya pals....
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                  • Russian Rocket
                    SBR Aristocracy
                    • 09-02-12
                    • 43910

                    #10
                    Originally posted by sweep
                    bunch of never fukkin heard of ya pals....
                    Sweeper read what lock$mith had to say about it
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                    • Deuce
                      BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                      • 01-12-08
                      • 29843

                      #11
                      Hits like a broad. Fukk him.
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                      • Russian Rocket
                        SBR Aristocracy
                        • 09-02-12
                        • 43910

                        #12
                        he lives two houses down from me...very likeable guy...too bad for him tho
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                        • El Nino
                          SBR Posting Legend
                          • 05-03-12
                          • 18426

                          #13
                          Would GSP be on that list if he wasn't champ?
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                          • Russian Rocket
                            SBR Aristocracy
                            • 09-02-12
                            • 43910

                            #14
                            Originally posted by El Nino
                            Would GSP be on that list if he wasn't champ?
                            good question...I think next on the list are Koscheck and and Mike Swick...Dana never liked the Bay Area fighters
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                            • PaperTrail07
                              SBR Posting Legend
                              • 08-29-08
                              • 20423

                              #15
                              it is crazy...money trouble or what?!...Get RID OF THE penetrating WOMEN......my god...lol
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                              • King Mayan
                                SBR Posting Legend
                                • 09-22-10
                                • 21326

                                #16
                                Originally posted by El Nino
                                Would GSP be on that list if he wasn't champ?
                                Canadian market too.
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                                • McBa1n
                                  SBR MVP
                                  • 01-02-06
                                  • 2642

                                  #17
                                  Pretty shocked, Fitch is a fighter.
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                                  • El Nino
                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                    • 05-03-12
                                    • 18426

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by King Mayan
                                    Canadian market too.
                                    True, but the only reason he's a mega star is because he keeps winning. Hasn't put himself in danger to finish a fight in years. Not knocking his ability, but he outclasses everyone he steps into the octagon with, yet doesn't finish. Josh Koscheck had one eye open for 3-4 rounds and not an attempt to finish. Dan "Prelim Unless it's a UK card" Hardy, GSP dominated and should have taken his arm home with him. The last time he came with some fire was prob BJ or Serra. Now we hear all this BS about how pissed off he is at Diaz and how he'd fight him for free. He isn't going to do shit but wrestlefuck and jab him for a UD.

                                    It's a double edged sword with Uncle Dana. The fight game is a brutal business.
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                                    • daimoshokage
                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                      • 02-07-11
                                      • 8935

                                      #19
                                      Boring as hell!!!
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                                      • Sacrelicious
                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                        • 11-29-12
                                        • 5984

                                        #20
                                        Fitch is one of my favorite fighters. This is a penetrating disgrace.
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                                        • bogbat
                                          SBR MVP
                                          • 03-21-10
                                          • 1843

                                          #21
                                          Ridiculous cut. UFC used to pride itself on having the best fighters, now all it seems they care about is casual fan entertainment. Especially considering the recent title fight match ups with fighters coming off losses.

                                          Also, his fight vs eric silva was one of the best on the card. I hope he is picked up by bellator.
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                                          • Robber
                                            SBR Hall of Famer
                                            • 10-21-09
                                            • 6432

                                            #22
                                            Very dumb to cut fitch
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                                            • Imsmarterthanu
                                              SBR MVP
                                              • 05-02-12
                                              • 1878

                                              #23
                                              He has basically fought everyone in the UFC 170 pound division anyways

                                              They can't have him squashing their Up and Coming Hyped up all stars ala Erick Silva, Rory Macdonald
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                                              • hobbesITD
                                                SBR Sharp
                                                • 01-06-13
                                                • 284

                                                #24
                                                He was just costing them money by crushing up and comers.

                                                Don't really care either way. Fitch hasn't been the same since Skyrim came out.
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                                                • omalley21
                                                  SBR Wise Guy
                                                  • 11-08-10
                                                  • 908

                                                  #25
                                                  He probably got paid a lot to beat their up and comers too. But Rory would've ****** him up had they fought.
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                                                  • BIGDAY
                                                    SBR Aristocracy
                                                    • 02-17-10
                                                    • 48245

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by King Mayan
                                                    Thank you lord Jesus...

                                                    Now get rid of all the wrestlers and we have mma again..
                                                    Back OFF!!!
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                                                    • Dirty Sanchez
                                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                                      • 03-01-10
                                                      • 16031

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by sweep
                                                      bunch of never fukkin heard of ya pals....
                                                      '

                                                      Hey find your own line pal
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                                                      • omalley21
                                                        SBR Wise Guy
                                                        • 11-08-10
                                                        • 908

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by hobbesITD
                                                        He was just costing them money by crushing up and comers.

                                                        Don't really care either way. Fitch hasn't been the same since Skyrim came out.
                                                        LOL!
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                                                        • PaperTrail07
                                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                                          • 08-29-08
                                                          • 20423

                                                          #29
                                                          UFC need to focus on fighter...and get rid of them women
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                                                          • Wilfred
                                                            SBR MVP
                                                            • 08-19-12
                                                            • 1908

                                                            #30
                                                            Yeah very undeserving. Bellator and WSOF must be so happy about those that were cut.
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                                                            • King Mayan
                                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                                              • 09-22-10
                                                              • 21326

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by BIGDAY
                                                              Back OFF!!!
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                                                              • YouMama
                                                                SBR Wise Guy
                                                                • 01-04-12
                                                                • 727

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by King Mayan
                                                                Thank you lord Jesus...

                                                                Now get rid of all the wrestlers and we have mma again..
                                                                you mean get rid of the guys that compete and win, so dana can sell as many tickets as the WWE does?

                                                                if you want to become a pro-wrestling federation, just release everyone but chael, rampage, and big country and do it already
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                                                                • PaperTrail07
                                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                                  • 08-29-08
                                                                  • 20423

                                                                  #33
                                                                  the new question becomes....is this like any other sport where the best athletes/fighters are chosen or is this ticket sales/business....

                                                                  I think Dana is realizing that many of these "top" fighters he has wernt as TOP as he thought, however, you cant just fill it in with bums/no namers and expect it to be the same...a lot of these dropped fighters were atleast trained out of a good camp....now who fuckkn knows....

                                                                  I mean dont ride PAUL SASS"S rooster....then jump off board when last call shows up LOL....i mean...come on....

                                                                  If its about tickets...bring back Tim Sylvia, Kieth Jardine ect....

                                                                  Gimme a break UFC...ballator is making a push...now this....bad timing...

                                                                  and highlighting a womens fight....*newsflash....people dont like to watch women fight....not even the UFC men fighters...

                                                                  Dan Henderson is AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN gonna save this card.....UFC needs to wake up before they lose respect from fans and fighers
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                                                                  • Russian Rocket
                                                                    SBR Aristocracy
                                                                    • 09-02-12
                                                                    • 43910

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Originally posted by PaperTrail07
                                                                    the new question becomes....is this like any other sport where the best athletes/fighters are chosen or is this ticket sales/business....

                                                                    I think Dana is realizing that many of these "top" fighters he has wernt as TOP as he thought, however, you cant just fill it in with bums/no namers and expect it to be the same...a lot of these dropped fighters were atleast trained out of a good camp....now who fuckkn knows....

                                                                    I mean dont ride PAUL SASS"S rooster....then jump off board when last call shows up LOL....i mean...come on....

                                                                    If its about tickets...bring back Tim Sylvia, Kieth Jardine ect....

                                                                    Gimme a break UFC...ballator is making a push...now this....bad timing...

                                                                    and highlighting a womens fight....*newsflash....people dont like to watch women fight....not even the UFC men fighters...

                                                                    Dan Henderson is AGAIN AGAIN AGAIN gonna save this card.....UFC needs to wake up before they lose respect from fans and fighers
                                                                    agreed
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                                                                    • Imsmarterthanu
                                                                      SBR MVP
                                                                      • 05-02-12
                                                                      • 1878

                                                                      #35
                                                                      women fights will be the downfall of UFC

                                                                      no one really wants to see women fight unless they are fighting men like Cyborg
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