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Report: UFC releases three more fighters

Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 9:20 pm
by keithlewis
Report: UFC releases three more fighters

Din Thomas, Kuniyoshi Hironaka, and Tommy Speer are three fighters involved in the UFC’s latest round of roster cuts, according to a report in the May 7 print edition of the Wrestling Observer.

Thomas had appeared to be in contention for the UFC lightweight title following three consecutive wins in 2006-2007. However, “The Ultimate Fighter” alumnus from season four went on to lose his next two fights.

Thomas’ three fight win streak was broken at the hands of Kenny Florian at UFC Fight Night 11 last September when he submitted to a rear naked choke at 4:31 of round 1. During the fight, Thomas suffered a major knee injury.

He would return to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 13 this past April, where he lost a unanimous decision to the returning Josh Neer.

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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:53 am
by TheBrokenVow
I still can't believe they released Thomas.

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:35 am
by NWOWolfpack
I agree........Thomas was doing great before his injury. They should have atleast let him fight once more.

Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:18 pm
by broncofan
Thomas got the shaft but is going to the WEC at 145.