Report: Dan Lauzon released from his UFC contract
by Jesse Holland on Jun 10, 2010 12:34 PM EDT
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Dan Lauzon was unsuccessful in his bid to secure his first win inside the Octagon when he fought Ultimate Fighter 8 Champion Efrain Escudero at UFC 114: "Rampage vs. Evans" over the Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas.
And now it looks as if he may never get it.
Boston Herald is reporting that "The Upgrade" was downgraded by the world's largest fight promotion and given his walking papers after an 0-2 start under the UFC banner.
From friend and business partner Joe Cavallaro:
"His contract was terminated. He's just got to go back and get more experience. Danny is very very young guy. He is a tremendous fighter. He needs to get the right training, the right camp and get a handful of wins again. I was talking to Joe Silva about it and he said ‘we'll definitely have him back. We love him, he's a tough kid. He just needs more experience, a consistent camp.'"
It was the latest blow in what turned out to be a very tumultuous camp for the former Affliction fighter.
Lauzon accused his trainers, along with brother and fellow UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon, of walking away from him two weeks before his big fight against Escudero at UFC 114. "The Upgrade" contends that he was holding up his end of the bargain after Team Lauzon issued him an ultimatum about his training schedule.
Of course Joe defended his position and warned that Dan would learn the hard way, which apparently he did. But where does the talented young up-and-comer go from here? Strikeforce? Bellator?
Let's hear your destination Maniacs -- unless you think he shouldn't have been cut at all.
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What is the chance of this cut actually happening if he did NOT air his grievances on a blog for everyone to read. And his brother's response sealed the deal. IF that did not happen - I believe he stays in the UFC.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
he’s 0-3 in the UFC, he probably would’ve been cut no matter what.
"They lie about marijuana. Tell you pot-smoking makes you unmotivated. Lie! When you're high, you can do everything you normally do, just as well. You just realize that it's not worth the fucking effort. There is a difference."
I think all that negative publicity forced the UFC's hand.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I added him to my UFC K.I.A. list yesterday
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The list: http://www.bloodyfists.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12375
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"K.I.A." ? - kicked in the ass?
"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)
by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 10, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe, but do you know of any fighter kept on the roster after starting out 0-3?
"They lie about marijuana. Tell you pot-smoking makes you unmotivated. Lie! When you're high, you can do everything you normally do, just as well. You just realize that it's not worth the fucking effort. There is a difference."
Patrick Cote
"Kimbo Slice sucks like I've been saying for the last few months, this fucking guy can't fight and he got knocked out in 13 seconds" (Dana White)
"The one thing we know about Kimbo Slice, this guy is a fighter, this guy will come to fight" (Dana White)
by David W-S on Jun 10, 2010 1:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
that doesn't really work
he was cut after going 0-3 and was brought back after winning a few on smaller shows.
"They lie about marijuana. Tell you pot-smoking makes you unmotivated. Lie! When you're high, you can do everything you normally do, just as well. You just realize that it's not worth the fucking effort. There is a difference."
and even then he wasn't really brought straight in
he had to go on TUF and made it to the finals which got him back on the roster.
"They lie about marijuana. Tell you pot-smoking makes you unmotivated. Lie! When you're high, you can do everything you normally do, just as well. You just realize that it's not worth the fucking effort. There is a difference."
Lauzon was originally cut after losing his first fight
He had to win a bunch of times on smaller shows before being invited back so he didn’t actually go 0-3 before being cut. If you’re going to be picky about Cote then I’ll be picky about Lauzon.
"Kimbo Slice sucks like I've been saying for the last few months, this fucking guy can't fight and he got knocked out in 13 seconds" (Dana White)
"The one thing we know about Kimbo Slice, this guy is a fighter, this guy will come to fight" (Dana White)
by David W-S on Jun 10, 2010 2:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
of course you will. anything to support your arguement.
"They lie about marijuana. Tell you pot-smoking makes you unmotivated. Lie! When you're high, you can do everything you normally do, just as well. You just realize that it's not worth the fucking effort. There is a difference."
But the question was “do you know of any fighter kept on the roster after starting out 0-3?” Regardless of where this argument has gone, Patrick Cote was the wrong answer.
Nevertheless, there might be some fighters who have, but I can’t think of any. And OJR might be on to something, but since Lauzon has gone 0-3 in the UFC, at least his record is the main reason he was cut, even if his latest online escapades had a minor influence.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
I can live with that. I just don't buy that the online stuff had NOTHING to do with the decision.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Yeah, me neither.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
Insiders know..
They all talk to eachother, word gets around… What r they to say when Dana and everyone else asks hows training camp going and why arent u cornering Dan?
I don't believe in coincidences in cases like this.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
LJ - you a Cotto fan? Nice.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Didn't he say something about being satisfied with his fight against Efrain
That sure didn’t work out.
this is why strikeforce and bellator or so important in today's mma.
he needs a place where he can focus and gain experience without dropping off the face of the earth doing regionals. His name will bring him a decent 3-4 figth contract and he wont have to live off of tuna and ramen for 2 years before getting another shot. The problem is im not sure if he really “wants” it, at least not yet, maybe some hard times would help in his case…
"You're in this dark tunnel and you've got no way out, you're waiting for light, and you see that light, what do you do? What do you do? You start digging, and getting out. ... I've always beleived you stay in the tunnel and you keep digging when you expect no light. You have the same faith when you expect no light. You have the same beleif in what you're doing when you expect no light. ... It's dark and I'm going to dig through. My shovel is sharp and my pick is sharp and my will is outstanding." --Rod Marinelli 2008 (on his way to that sweet 16!)
I don't understand...
Was he cut because the UFC doesn’t think he is still improving? Is he probably going to a smaller promotion? I thought that if he loves to fight that he should still be allowed to fight in the UFC. That’s not fair to Dan.
Honestly
SD, didn’t we have this discussion after Jens was cut?
by Thunder Biscuit on Jun 10, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
This guy bitches and moans to much!!!
Dan I mean.
by axemurderer1990 on Jun 10, 2010 1:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
This guy bitches and moans to much!!!
Dan I mean.
by axemurderer1990 on Jun 10, 2010 1:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Who bitches n moans to much?
StrikerDave?…
Sorry for the double post
My screen name should b short bus!!!!
by axemurderer1990 on Jun 10, 2010 1:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He's too young and immature for the UFC
Until he decides to dedicate himself to his training then talent or not he shouldn’t be in the UFC. He thinks that he knows best when he quite clearly doesn’t and he has a lot to learn before he’ll be mentally ready to compete with the best. I say give him another chance if he grows up.
"Kimbo Slice sucks like I've been saying for the last few months, this fucking guy can't fight and he got knocked out in 13 seconds" (Dana White)
"The one thing we know about Kimbo Slice, this guy is a fighter, this guy will come to fight" (Dana White)
by David W-S on Jun 10, 2010 1:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Dana again pulls his axe out.
"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional." - Roger Crawford.
Wats the big deal?
lets be honest he went 0-3 cause he wasent good enough yet ,so he got cut.I wont lose sleep if i dont see another dan lauzon fight,that division is stacked.
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