Doomsday: UFC cuts John Howard following third straight loss

by Kevin Haggerty on Jul 11, 2011 1:17 PM EDT

John Howard has been cut from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) following his third straight loss, a less-than-stellar performance against fellow welterweight Matt Brown.at UFC on Versus 4 back on June 26 in Pittsburgh.

MMA Weekly brought word of the roster change earlier today.

Before his defeat to Brown, "Doomsday" suffered a unanimous decision loss to Thiago Alves at UFC 124 as well as a technical knockout loss to top contender Jake Ellenberger at UFC on Versus 2.

It looks as though his much talked about grudge match against Anthony "Rumble" Johnson will have to be put on hold ... for now.

More after the jump...

When the UFC signed John Howard in 2009, his star could hardly have been rising any faster. He was coming off of three consecutive wins, including a victory over current UFC welterweight contender Charlie Brenneman at Ring of Combat 21.

Howard kept his string of victories going by winning his next four fights (which were his first four fights in the UFC octagon). The streak included two knockouts against veteran Denis Hallman and "Scrap Pack" member Daniel "Ninja" Roberts. The KO against Roberts earned Howard the "Knockout of the Night" award bonus for the UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones event on Mar. 21, 2010.

Unfortunately for Howard, UFC President Dana White has always employed a "What have you done for me lately?" mentality when it comes to his fighters.

Over the past year, 'Doomsday' has become more famous for his outside-the-cage chatter and pre-fight banter than for his actual fighting. He has famously engaged in a verbal sparring match between UFC welterweight Anthony "Rumble" Johnson.

The move should light a match under the rest of the welterweight division, which has become a very competitive place to be for UFC fighters.

There has been no word yet as to what Howard's next career move will be, though manager Malki Kawa has said that they are already fielding possibilities for a future fight.

What say you, Maniacs? Did Howard get a fair shake? Will he ever work his way back to the UFC mothership? Will he get his grudge match against Johnson?

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hated him

and the lying and bs of his outstanding muay thai…….best of luck Hward. Make bellator proud

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by Lesnar's striking coach on Jul 11, 2011 1:21 PM EDT reply actions

I was so happy Brown won

he fought much harder for it

Tito Ortiz dropping and Subbing Ryan Bader is close to the most exciting moment in my MMA history

by The Pride on Jul 11, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Howard has been a let down

the problem with newbies jumpin into the UFC dazzle a little then get snuffed harsh. Houston/Hardy/Loiseau

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by Lesnar's striking coach on Jul 11, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Howard isn't good enough for Bellator's WW division.....we'll probably see him fight for Titan FC, maybe against Frank Trigg

by Starr788 on Jul 11, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

would love to see him fight cyborg and semtex in strikeforce

by John G. on Jul 11, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

He would probably get his clock wiped...

…I don’t even know what that term means, but yeah

by Starr788 on Jul 11, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Cyborg would be cool, Daley would probably kill him.

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by doonerthesooner on Jul 11, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd pick Cyborg against him too.

At least he’s got BJJ to fall back on.

"We mortals are but shadows and dust..."

Arlovski : Kang : GSP : Rampage : Lytle : Huerta : Quarry : Serra : Wandy : Pulver : Alvarez : Lombard

by ArlovsKang on Jul 12, 2011 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions

First Winner, not Doomsday

UFC cleaning house after all the events?

Joe Daddy next?

Caution PED side effects: Dumbassery, Bitchness, Severe Choking, Gettin put on Wanderlei Silva’s death list

Its Better To Lose And Not Cheat, Then Cheat And Not Win

by Osborcor on Jul 11, 2011 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

Now*

Caution PED side effects: Dumbassery, Bitchness, Severe Choking, Gettin put on Wanderlei Silva’s death list

Its Better To Lose And Not Cheat, Then Cheat And Not Win

by Osborcor on Jul 11, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions

well Howard has lost three straight

do they want to keep an insurance policy on a proven loser. They gave him Matt Brown to win.

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by Lesnar's striking coach on Jul 11, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

They will resurface in StrikeForce next month

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by DB22 on Jul 11, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions

No they won't

by Starr788 on Jul 11, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

They will more likely

have to get a win or three in the MFC’s and BAMMA’s of the world before that. Bellator might give them a crack tho.

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by Cory Braiterman on Jul 11, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Now*

Caution PED side effects: Dumbassery, Bitchness, Severe Choking, Gettin put on Wanderlei Silva’s death list

Its Better To Lose And Not Cheat, Then Cheat And Not Win

by Osborcor on Jul 11, 2011 1:27 PM EDT reply actions

he should get one more fight. joe daddy needs to get cut. i mean hardy has lost three in a row.

by UFC Champ 420 on Jul 11, 2011 2:06 PM EDT reply actions

joe daddy wont get cut because dana only cuts black/brown guys.

i don’t know of anyone not black/brown that he’s cut

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by sir.tickleberry on Jul 11, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Gabe Reudiger

Last of the hopeless fools

by Ulf Murphy on Jul 11, 2011 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

nate marquardt

by Deuce02 on Jul 11, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

pfft, thats only two...there are no more

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by sir.tickleberry on Jul 11, 2011 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

sean mccorkle

"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
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by scott1 on Jul 11, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

i think hes of african heritage though

by scott1 on Jul 11, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

that's only three, there are definitely no more than three

why? because his face looks like it’s been run over by a rhino?

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by sir.tickleberry on Jul 11, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I like this game Sir.

But I still think you are right.

by Deuce02 on Jul 11, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

seven? i can count seven on one hand (family swimming pool bigger than it's gene pool)

i was fishing for one reply with about 30 names that someone would have had to spent 15 minutes googling to get…troll mission codename listy list…FAILURE

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by sir.tickleberry on Jul 11, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Todd Duffee.

"We mortals are but shadows and dust..."

Arlovski : Kang : GSP : Rampage : Lytle : Huerta : Quarry : Serra : Wandy : Pulver : Alvarez : Lombard

by ArlovsKang on Jul 12, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions

roflz

every poor/average shmoe in the mid ’00s? Lutter, Sell, Starnes, etc. etc.

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by Cory Braiterman on Jul 11, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Your only as good as your last fight

His last good performance was against ninja Roberts who he knocked The F*^# out Brutally it was insane.
But he has been a let down as of late dropping 3 in a row.
Can’t say he did not have his chance.
Sucks for him plus I do not like fighters who talk so much smack, especially if hes losing.
Your only as good as your last fight.

“Here Goes the Doom!”.

by amsterdam on Jul 11, 2011 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

Damn I wanned to see him and rumble O well

Jackie chan hates MMA. Well FUCK Jackie chan I hate shitty movies!!!

by malito3og3 on Jul 11, 2011 2:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

that's what he gets for dropping a couple extra shots on ninja's face!

i don’t particularly dislike him but that kind of shit (hitting your unconsious opponent) gets you karma and eventually you pay up

fedor > gsp > a. silva
it's much more impressive to control a guy like fitch for 5 rounds than it is to beat leites in any fashion. The quality of opposition tells a story as well.

by vhw_ on Jul 11, 2011 3:48 PM EDT reply actions