OFFICIAL Cut and Retirement thread

by **Kickass32** Fri Oct 25, 2019 9:33 am

Post for all UFC fighters who have been cut, not resigned or retired

by **Kickass32** Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:53 pm

Manny Bermudez released

by **Kickass32** Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:54 pm

Curtis Millender released

by **Kickass32** Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:55 pm

Various other fighters released today: see article

https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/11/ufc-releases-13-fighters-curtis-millender-andre-soukhamthath/3

by **Kickass32** Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:20 am

Ben Askren announces his retirement

by jax Sun Nov 24, 2019 7:36 am

Bisping had a lot to say about the hip surgery and really isnt buying that is the reason he is retiring. Saying hip surgery isnt that big of deal saying both his ageing parents had them and its a quick recovery.

I kind of agree with Bisping, I think Ben now has a clear reality that he isnt that good and he will continue to get beat up should he continue.

by **Kickass32** Sun Nov 24, 2019 7:48 am

Yeah maybe....he got his ass handed to him and beat up bad in 2 of the 3 fights and outclassed, albeit by one one the best grapplers in the game, in the 3rd fight. Ben's striking is a huge limiting factor for him

by jax Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:04 pm

when you say 2 of 3 which are you referring to? Lawler beat him up bad and that fight could have been stopped before Ben got the bulldog choke, and he went to sleep his other 2 fights....

by **Kickass32** Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:39 am

jax wrote:when you say 2 of 3 which are you referring to? Lawler beat him up bad and that fight could have been stopped before Ben got the bulldog choke, and he went to sleep his other 2 fights....

I was referring to Lawler and Masvidal....he went to sleep against Maia but he didn't look horrible like he did in his first 2 fights

by **Kickass32** Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:31 pm

Sergio Moraes Released from the UFC

by **Kickass32** Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:32 pm

Former Strikeforce champion Tarec Saffiedine released from the UFC

by jax Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:23 pm

I assumed he had retired...hasnt been around in years.

by **Kickass32** Wed Nov 27, 2019 9:48 am

yeah kinda a name from the past

by **BluenoseGreig** Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:22 am

Kickass32 wrote:Former Strikeforce champion Tarec Saffiedine released from the UFC

I heard that a few days back......and realised that I had totally forgotten he even existed! This guy had so much potential but was always injured and underperformed in his UFC run.

by **BluenoseGreig** Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:26 am

jax wrote:Bisping had a lot to say about the hip surgery and really isnt buying that is the reason he is retiring. Saying hip surgery isnt that big of deal saying both his ageing parents had them and its a quick recovery.

I kind of agree with Bisping, I think Ben now has a clear reality that he isnt that good and he will continue to get beat up should he continue.

I get where Bisping is coming from, but not all hip surgeries are the same. Andy Murray(Scottish tennis player) went through numerous surgeries on his hip and ended up retiring because they could not get it right...….until one last more experimental surgery finally worked and he's back playing tennis again. Also, Ben is no kid, he's got a lot of damage on the body.....he failed in the UFC, but he did fight the very best from day one, he wasn't given any easy fights to get himself a win.

by jax Tue Dec 03, 2019 8:44 pm

Thats true but he was overrated because of his record and his mouth, I was just glad to see him humbled ...I'm sure Dana is too.

by **Kickass32** Tue Dec 24, 2019 11:54 am

Patrick Cummins has hung up the gloves

by jax Wed Dec 25, 2019 8:06 pm

Yea, his time was up at 39 but considering he came in as a late replacement and made a decent career at a late age is good for him...

by **Kickass32** Wed Jan 22, 2020 9:57 am

UFC, Gina Mazany part ways after back-to-back losses

You all saying "Who?" to yourselves like I did?

by **BluenoseGreig** Sat Jan 25, 2020 10:27 am

Kickass32 wrote:UFC, Gina Mazany part ways after back-to-back losses

You all saying "Who?" to yourselves like I did?

Tim Elliott's missus, I think!

by **Kickass32** Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:24 am

BluenoseGreig wrote:
Kickass32 wrote:UFC, Gina Mazany part ways after back-to-back losses

You all saying "Who?" to yourselves like I did?

Tim Elliott's missus, I think!

That is actually more meaningful information

by **Kickass32** Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:45 pm

Brad Katona released by the UFC

by **Kickass32** Wed Feb 12, 2020 3:18 pm

Juan Adams released by the UFC

by jax Wed Feb 12, 2020 5:36 pm

3 straight loses can do that to a fella, really wasnt going anywhere anyhow.

by **Kickass32** Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:13 pm

Yeah there is 3 straight losses to high caliber fighters which is forgivable and won't necessarily get you released and then there is 3 straight losses to mediocre fighters, in lackluster performances

by **Kickass32** Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:14 pm

Edson Barboza has requested his release from the UFC

by jax Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:48 pm

Wow, where did that come from?

by **Kickass32** Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:03 am

jax wrote:Wow, where did that come from?

Not sure if this a leverage play by Barboza or he truly wants to be released.

by jax Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:25 pm

Yea, over the years a few people have stomped their feet and have got their way but he really didnt give a reason as of yet has he?

by **Kickass32** Tue Mar 10, 2020 3:09 pm

jax wrote:Yea, over the years a few people have stomped their feet and have got their way but he really didnt give a reason as of yet has he?

None that I've seen yet

by **Kickass32** Sun Jun 07, 2020 6:26 am

Conor "the paper champ" McGregor has retired.......

by jax Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:24 am

Him and Dana having a hissy fit

by **Kickass32** Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:16 pm

jax wrote:Him and Dana having a hissy fit

I think it's Conor's way of avoiding having to take a fight between Gaethje/Khabib and is hoping to slide into the title fight against the winner of Gaethje/Khabib

by **Kickass32** Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:51 pm

UFC releases Ray Borg after UFC Vegas 5 withdrawal

by jax Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:08 am

He's lucky to be there as long as he was. Between his sons illness, injuries and weight cut issues his biggest fight was just getting to the ring.

For the record he has pulled out of 9 fights....wow

by **Kickass32** Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:37 pm

jax wrote:He's lucky to be there as long as he was. Between his sons illness, injuries and weight cut issues his biggest fight was just getting to the ring.

For the record he has pulled out of 9 fights....wow

Twas just going to ask if he was the dude with the sick kid. Holy crap eh, 9 pullouts

by jax Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:15 pm

Crazy maybe he has anxiety issues or something, because it seemed there was always an excuse to not fight.

by **Kickass32** Sun Dec 06, 2020 11:14 pm

UFC releases Yoel Romero who still had 4 fights left on his contract. Rumor has it there will be another mass release happening....up to 60 fighters Dana says

by **Kickass32** Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:33 pm

Matt Wiman has called it quits and announces his retirement

by jax Thu Dec 10, 2020 3:56 pm

I think that was an easy decision for Matt especially after his last fight. Still surprised about the Romero thing...prob a few factors...his age, prob makes decent coin, and maybe tough to deal with....surprised he didnt try 205

by **Kickass32** Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:04 pm

Wiman made a good call, he's been around forever.
As for Romero, I'm not sure what he makes but I'm sure that factored into it.....and Bellator and PFL have both said they are not interested in him.

by **Kickass32** Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:34 pm

Apparently Anthony Pettis has been released????

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by jax Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:50 pm

Looks like he signed with PFL already kinda assumed he would go to Bellator. Looks like the UFC is culling high priced guys that arnt big draws anymore. I can imagine the
revenue loss due to no gate draws anymore are part of the factor.

by **Kickass32** Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:22 pm

I think I read somewhere that Dana said the UFC will lose about 100 million in 2020 mostly due to no fans

by **Kickass32** Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:23 pm

Just saw a rumor that Woodley has been chopped...can't see any confirmation of it though

by jax Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:26 am

Havnt heard that , but just read how his coaches are trying to get his motivation back. Well after getting beat up for 5 rounds against Usman then and another 5 round beating from Burns and then fight a guy who you have been trash talking with for years with CC and still get beat up for 5 rounds....If that cant get him motivated nothing will....

by **Kickass32** Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:08 am

UFC releases Antonio Carlos Junior (10-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC) and 6 others....the only other "notable name on the list is Sarah Moras

by T Daddy3000 Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:45 pm

Nooooooo, not my sweet Cheesecake!!!!

by **Kickass32** Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:58 am

Stefan Struve calling it a career again

by jax Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:07 pm

Well Struve V2 never developed and he was still fighting in the pocket with guys foot shorter then him...so he should call it a career as he has already taken many big blows to the head over the years.

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