Jonathan Goulet vs Tamdan McCrory UFC 97 fight possible for April 18

by MMAmania.com on Jan 6, 2009 3:05 PM EST Comment 33 comments

Jonathan Goulet has been approached about competing against Tamdan McCrory in front of his hometown fans at UFC 97 on April 18 from The Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada according to Sherdog.com.

The "Road Warrior," however, must first receive medical clearance before the welterweight tilt is finalized. He was suspended after getting knocked silly by Mike Swick at UFC Fight Night 16: "Fights for the Troops" in his most recent outing on December 10.

Prior to the loss, the Canadian was riding back-to-back wins, finishing Kuniyoshi Hironaka via technical knockout of at UFC 83: "Serra vs. St. Pierre," which earned "Fight of the Night" honors.

Goulet was supposed to face the previously undefeated Paul Kelly at UFC 85 before pulling out because of undisclosed health concerns.

McCrory -- a 20-something college student at The State University of New York at Cortland (SUNY Cortland) who also moonlights as a full-time fighter -- was submitted by Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Dustin Hazelett at UFC 91: "Couture vs. Lesnar" on November 15.

He is already an Octagon veteran with four fights under his belt.

"The Barncat" defeated Luke Cummo via unanimous decision at UFC 87: "Seek and Destroy" and tapped Pete Spratt in his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 10 in June 2007.

It’s safe to say that both fighters have a lot on the line and need to win to stay afloat in the crowded UFC 170-pound division.

UFC 97 will likely feature middleweight champion Anderson Silva, defending his 185-pound strap against Thales Leites. Hometown hero and welterweight golden boy, Georges St. Pierre, could also be booked for the card if he escapes his fight against BJ Penn later this month injury-free.

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Why the hell is Goulet still in the UFC? He sucks. No, he swallows!!!!
Also,if the Barncat beats Goulet, I wonder if he will feel like he is ready for Thiago Alves like Swick does.

by El_Mexicutioner, formerly The _Mexicutioner on Jan 6, 2009 3:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think Barncat could be a good match up with Swick
But he’ll need more wins for it to happen cause Swick won’t wanna go down in to figth some who just lost since he’s undefeated at WW
Still think the fight with Goulet wasn’t needed after fightin Marcus Davis. That was a huge stepdown in competition in my opnion

by IrishKev on Jan 6, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel you. I think the Barncat will beat Goulet. I was just taking a jab at Swick who made the ridiculous statement after he beat Goulet that he was ready for Alves.

by El_Mexicutioner, formerly The _Mexicutioner on Jan 6, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The barncat hits decently hard so goulet will be singing that chin music.

by NameNotRequired on Jan 6, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Goulet’s chin is so weak. Gina Carano get lay him out with one shot.

by Tyler on Jan 6, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Barncat is going to abuse this stiff!

by john on Jan 7, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

goulet loves to get knocked out

by roy on Jan 6, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

lol.rotflmao! like when he fought bang.Ludwig ko him in like 8 seconds or something! “he loves to get knocked out” lol lol lol lol lol

by SluggerCitySoldier on Jan 7, 2009 8:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I think GSP has a say in keeping Goulet around. There has got to be some reason Dana has not kicked him to the curb.

If GSP really cares about Goulet, he will suggest other employment after this one and buy him a helmet.

by DJ on Jan 6, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hope Barncat puts on a show. Never thought much of Goulet
As well mania, how come you said ‘welterweight title’?

by IrishKev on Jan 6, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Was supposed to say “tilt.” Fixed. Thanks.

by MMAmania on Jan 6, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

This really seems like a no brainer to me, I think Barncat destructs this guy.

by The Anomaly on Jan 7, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Just when I thought Goulet was done in the UFC here comes another card in Montreal to keep him around. As is the case with events in England get as many fighters from the home country on the card whether they’re “UFC caliber” or not. This is the only reason why Loiseau was brought back to fight on a Canadian card.

by Tyler on Jan 6, 2009 3:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

yeah, it has nothing to do with his string of wins outside the UFC.

by DB on Jan 6, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah what strong wins? Solomon Hutcherson or Andrew Buckland oh you mean Freddie Espiricueta. If you think it’s coincidence he’s signed now that the UFC is back in Canada then you’re either Naive or a huge fan of “The Crow”.

by Tyler on Jan 6, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Dang that’s a good point never even thought of that.
Somethin to think about anyway.

by The Anomaly on Jan 7, 2009 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I really hope that “The Barn Cat” has a great showing and that his arm is put back in socket from what Mclovin did to it. I really like Tamden and think he will take it, look for striking but i hope he takes him down and subs Goulet. He is only on the card cuz its in Montreal

by ehoglund on Jan 6, 2009 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

WAR Tamdan McCrory!!!!!!!!! I will be back to training with you shortly Andrew.

by Shadow side on Jan 6, 2009 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

CNYMMA FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Shadow side on Jan 6, 2009 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

does anyone know what is wrong with goulet’s eye?

by jonsey on Jan 6, 2009 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Got knocked out too many times via punch to the eye

by ehoglund on Jan 6, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Goulet is a punching bag, he has some skill but not what it takes to be in the UFC.

by the spyder on Jan 6, 2009 3:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

meh i see tandan out classing goulet bad, picking up a quick victory. barncat is a good fighter, mcclovin is just better:P

by Jared on Jan 6, 2009 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I swore he was gonna be out of the organization after the Swick a$%whooping, but I guess getting beat down in front of your countrymen once is not enough.

by DSmith on Jan 6, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Are you kidding me. Goulet? I know they are trying to get some Canadians on the card, but is there no other Canadians that can take his place?

by Bluepit on Jan 6, 2009 4:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Tamdan has sick jits
He defended well against hazelet, and attemted good too

I see quick submission

by phenomenal angel on Jan 6, 2009 4:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Goulet was supposed to be a kick boxer???? Everytime I’ve seen him fight I’ve see him getting t(ko)ed.

by nathan on Jan 6, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I like Goulet, but god help him he can’t take a punch very well.

His striking is quite good, he’s got good skills in general, he just can’t seem to take a punch.
I Guess it’s hard to teach that.

by ShaiZ on Jan 6, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I for one thought Goulet was gony be a pretty big thing in this sport, but he certainly hasnt offered much since coming to the ufc!!

Kinda like the british ufc events, promise so much, deliver so little!! “UFC95” (under my breath)cough cough

by mo on Jan 6, 2009 5:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Goulet will lose by KO. I don’t know why they put him against Tamdan. It won’t be a great show because everyone knows Tamdan is better and like to strike.

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