Why was Werdum released from the UFC???

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  1. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    He beat Gonzaga and Vera but then gets released while his victims go into other big fights?

    Me no understand.

    On a side note: Can't wait to see JDS v Gonzaga at UFC 108. I hope they still add Nate v Henderson. That would make the card unbelievable.
     
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  2. am0kgonzo

    am0kgonzo Active Member Full Member

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    UFC wanted to pay him less after he got knocked out by JDS, Werdum didn't accept and moved on.
     
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  3. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Because Dana's an idiot.
     
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  4. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Is this a fact?
     
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    LB3000 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yep, I remember reading the same too.
     
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  6. Mazallan

    Mazallan ESB yes man Full Member

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    What is he upto now?
     
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  7. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    He fights for Strikeforce.
     
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  8. ajc1984

    ajc1984 Member Full Member

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    He signed a new multi-fight deal prior to the Dos Santos fight which, after losing, was cancelled and the UFC made him a reduced offer, which he rejected.

    I think him being a legitimate threat to some of the more marketable fighters in the division (Brock, Randy etc) without being marketable himself probably counted against him. As did showing up fat and out of shape for the Dos Santos fight and getting KTFO'd.
     
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  9. Monoxide

    Monoxide Active Member Full Member

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    He's scheduled to fight Antonio Big Foot Silva I believe?
     
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  10. cdnboxing

    cdnboxing Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That definitely played a role as well.
     
    cdnboxing, Oct 16, 2009
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