UFC Cuts Efrain Escudero |
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DCRage
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The trivia answer to the first-ever Ultimate Fighter season winner to be cut from UFC came today: Season 8 winner Efrain Escudero. He was released today following a UFN 22 loss to Charles Oliveira, a fight Escudero failed to make weight for. Escudero is cut despite having a 3-2 UFC record, but was only 1-2 in his last 3 fights. He's already talking to other promotions.
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Post #1 9/20/10 9:05:32PM
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Twenty20Dollars
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I'm alittle suprised but then again if you look at the list of things that have happened kinda not surpised.
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Post #2 9/20/10 9:09:32PM
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BigIP
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I believe the first TUF winner to be cut was Travis Lutter.
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Post #3 9/20/10 9:12:00PM
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DCRage
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The only surprise here to me is that Danzig didn't get cut first. 1-4 in his last 5, but the weight issues (missed twice) probably was the main reason.
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Post #4 9/20/10 9:13:07PM
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DCRage
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Posted by BigIP
I believe the first TUF winner to be cut was Travis Lutter.
Technically, wrong.
This marks the first time the UFC has released a winner from the "Ultimate Fighter" reality show. Travis Lutter was also released from the UFC after winning on the show, but he had previously competed in the promotion, and was a part of their "comeback" 4th season.
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Post #5 9/20/10 9:14:02PM
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BigIP
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Posted by DCRage
Posted by BigIP
I believe the first TUF winner to be cut was Travis Lutter.
Technically, wrong.
This marks the first time the UFC has released a winner from the "Ultimate Fighter" reality show. Travis Lutter was also released from the UFC after winning on the show, but he had previously competed in the promotion, and was a part of their "comeback" 4th season.
It's not wrong. Travis Lutter won TUF and he was cut before Efrain, therefore he was the first TUF winner to be cut. Whether or not he competed in the UFC is irrelevant.
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Post #6 9/20/10 9:18:19PM
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AfroSamuraiTHEBEAST
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Im really shocked at this. Thought Amir would get cut first. Efrain's a really exciting fighter. Sucks to see him go.
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Post #7 9/20/10 9:27:56PM
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Jackelope
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Escudero should slide right into Bellator. He'd be a perfect fit for the latino fan base and he'd probably jump into contention very quickly.
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Post #8 9/20/10 9:57:52PM
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MiniMan
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Dana is still sour he beat little Junie!
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Post #9 9/20/10 10:17:08PM
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jae_1833
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The issue I have with failing to make weight, especially from Escudero who comes from a wrestling base, is professionalism. There is a list of tasks that has to be priority for fighters prior to them taking a fight, and most of it has to do with their personal health. So if you can't make the cut then IMO you've been messed up for a while and your trainers/camp are likely partly at fault as well. Take that crap down to the little leagues!
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Post #10 9/20/10 10:49:27PM
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BlueSkiesBurn
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Agreed. Unless you suffered an injury during training and alerted Dana that you might not be able to make weight because of said injury, there's no reason on earth that fighters shouldn't be making weight.
If it's a consistent problem then the fighter should look at switching weight classes.
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Post #11 9/20/10 10:52:12PM
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Jackelope
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Posted by BlueSkiesBurn
Agreed. Unless you suffered an injury during training and alerted Dana that you might not be able to make weight because of said injury, there's no reason on earth that fighters shouldn't be making weight.
If it's a consistent problem then the fighter should look at switching weight classes.
Agreed with both yourself and Jae. I don't have a problem with a fighter missing weight if it's a one time thing with some freak reason like the flu or an injury. It really irks me when it becomes a consistent thing, though. If I were the boss you'd see me being very vocal about that. Thankfully I'm not, tho 
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Post #12 9/20/10 10:57:36PM
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BlueSkiesBurn
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Posted by Jackelope
Posted by BlueSkiesBurn
Agreed. Unless you suffered an injury during training and alerted Dana that you might not be able to make weight because of said injury, there's no reason on earth that fighters shouldn't be making weight.
If it's a consistent problem then the fighter should look at switching weight classes.
Agreed with both yourself and Jae. I don't have a problem with a fighter missing weight if it's a one time thing with some freak reason like the flu or an injury. It really irks me when it becomes a consistent thing, though. If I were the boss you'd see me being very vocal about that. Thankfully I'm not, tho
I'd pay to see you become "Dana for a day."
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Post #13 9/20/10 10:59:11PM
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DevonFoxy
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Disagree with this. Too young to let go a guy whose lost to Evan Dunham and now this loss. He's a great fighter that deserve another shot imo and is a beast. Has a lot of potential and I disagree with the decision but what do I know.lol
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Post #14 9/20/10 11:24:09PM
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Aether
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I'm sure this is mostly because of failing to make weight. Add to that the fact that he has absolutely no drawing power and there's not much reason for the UFC to keep him on.
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Post #15 9/21/10 12:35:58AM
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