Recently news came out of the AKA camp that John Fitch was not going to be keeping his contract with the UFC. A few other names were also put on the chopping block, some fates still in the hands of the executioner Dana White, others not so lucky to be with the organization.
One name, however, comes from a different camp, and is a relatively unknown name: Josh Hendricks, a longtime training partner of Randy Couture and a fighter out of Extreme Couture. Hendricks made his octagon debut against the feared Gabriel Gonzaga. Gonzaga destroyed Hendricks with his knockout power he is well-known for.
Hendricks, having an impressive 15-4 record outside of the octagon, will have to remain outside it for some time. He was outclassed and looked out of shape in his fight with the Brazilian. His contract was subsequently pulled and torn up. Sending him packing and looking for action elsewhere.
Fitch in talks about leaving, Hendricks gets axed, Christian Wellisch also gets his plug pulled. It makes one wonder how much longer Cain Velasquez and Josh Koscheck will be around, seeing as how their names are on the chopping block.
One also wonders who else could possibly get their contract pulled? If top stars like KOS and Fitch can get put up there along with people who are supposed to help the weakest division in the UFC, is anyone safe?
Could the loser of GSP vs. Penn 2 actually be in risk of losing his contract? While highly unlikely, given the current cuts the UFC has made already it does make one wonder.
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