Camozzi & Branch Get UFC Pink Slips

[keithlewis]

Chris Camozzi:

Fighting for a premiere organization such as the UFC was a dream come true for me but unfortunetly Ive hit a bump in that dream. I received my walking papers today and Im disappointed but I need to stay positive and take this as a learning experience.

I know I can fight way better than what was shown on UFC 127 and I want to prove that to you, the fans. Im going to take this and learn and grow from it. I will be working hard in the gym so I can make a statement in my next fight.

According to the UFC the issue is less about my performance (they offered to give me a recommendation) and more to do with an overloaded roster and not enough fights for us under contract. This has nothing to do with the recent merger. My management company will be targeting shows like Strikeforce and MFC after we get a win.

Right now I will move on and look to keep improving my skills and search for a new organization to call "home". Wherever that may be, I will always bring the best fights I can and have in the past. I'd like to thank all the fans for their continued support. You all make this sport worthwhile.

I know the journey I am on is the right one for me. I love fighting and I want to be that guy that the fans come to see. I appreciate the UFC giving me my shot, I appreciate the fans and sponsors that support me and I look forward to making the big show again real soon.

http://camozzimma.com/profiles/blogs/on ... -somewhere


Dave Branch:

UFC middleweight Dave Branch has been released from the promotion following his loss to Rousimar Palhares at the UFC on Versus 3 show earlier this month in Louisville.

Sources close to the fighter confirmed his release with MMAWeekly.com on Wednesday.

http://mmaweekly.com/middleweight-dave- ... by-the-ufc

[NWOWolfpack]

That sucks for Chris.......he was 2-1 in the UFC.

[broncofan]

Cutting guys with 1 loss now is gonna happen more often after the SF purchase.

[NWOWolfpack]

Cutting guys with 1 loss now is gonna happen more often after the SF purchase.

True...........remember when the UFC/WEC merger took place.