UFC terminates Loiseau contract

by MMAmania.com on Nov 15, 2006 11:02 AM EST in UFC News

UFC see waves bye-bye to David Loiseau Just when we thought the middleweight division couldn't get much thinner, the UFC canceled the contract of David Loiseau.

"The Crow," who has compiled a 4-3 record in the Octagon, issued this statement:

"The UFC recently cancelled my contract following my decision loss at UFC 63. It saddens me because I felt like the UFC was my home. But I guess I'll have to find a new place to call home."

The 185-pound Canadian began 2006 as the number one middleweight contender. But back-to-back losses to Rich Franklin and Mike Swick this year apparently forced his early exit.

Something tells us he will work his way back – he's done it before.

Best of luck, David.

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That is a shame. He is a good fighter. How much are the contracts for these middle-road fighters? From the amounts you posted for the most recent UFC fights I can’t imagine it is all that much. In which case, what is the harm in keeping him on for another year?

by JM on Nov 15, 2006 9:09 PM EST reply actions

Not much, really. Somewhere around 20K just to show up, then another “win” bonus around the same amount. It varies from fight-to-fight. Only the champs get nice pay days really.

His performance against Swick wes dissapointing. Perhaps the UFC is doing this to light a match under his ass so he gets back on the winning track.

by UFCmania on Nov 15, 2006 11:25 PM EST reply actions

the crow has a lot of great tools but he is so emotional he almost seems unstable at times,hopefully a few more fights will help him be more focused and worklike