Vinny Magalhaes Cut From the UFC

by Scott Haber on Apr 30, 2009 8:32 AM EDT

Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace and UFC light heavyweight Vinny Magalhaes (2-4, 1 NC, 0-2 UFC) has been released from his UFC contract according to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, as relayed by Five Ounces of Pain:

According to the latest print edition of "The Wrestling Observer", the UFC has decided to release Magalhaes mainly because the company is trying to build new contenders in each weight class. The fighters who don’t have potential according to the UFC will be sent packing.

Vinny showed phenomenal ground skills, but little else during his time on the 8th season of The Ultimate Fighter, and in his two UFC fights. Originally the head BJJ instructor at Team Quest, Vinny has most recently been associated with the Gracie Humaita camp in Brazil, and with Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. Magalhaes leaves the UFC without a win inside the Octagon.

While on TUF, Magalhaes dominated his opponents with slick submissions, but was often criticized for losing composure and turtling quickly when he was hit. In the season's finale, the Brazilian lost in the light heavyweight finals to Arizona Combat Sports standout Ryan Bader via first-round knockout. Vinny was given another shot last month at UFC 97 when he faced his cast-mate from the show, Elliott Marshall, but Marshall's own BJJ black belt neutralized Magalhaes on the ground, and the American's superior striking won him a unanimous decision.

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damn, this early?

other promotions would be salivating to get his services..

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by Anton Tabuena on Apr 30, 2009 8:56 AM EDT reply actions

That’s why other promotions don’t make money, coveting guys who just aren’t that good.

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by Brett Jones on Apr 30, 2009 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

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by Derek Suboticki on Apr 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

No fighter with a 2-4 record should be in the UFC. I’m sure they will gladly have him back if he gets some wins. Meanwhile, another fighter will get a shot at the UFC and a smaller promotion will benefit from having a “UFC veteran” and “Ultimate Fighter runner up”.

by Jahbulon on Apr 30, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions

He’s too much of a pretty boy – he doesn’t like to get hit in the face

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by lovingmma25 on Apr 30, 2009 10:34 AM EDT reply actions

he has no business in the UFC, or really against any decent opponents at this point in his career. His BJJ is top notch, but until he is able to really bring a different aspect to his game then he wont be a significant threat to any decent LHW

by Fedorable on Apr 30, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions

With his BJJ skills

Japan would be perfect.

He’s a very raw guy and don’t forget that he’s really young. He just needs time to develop and I think that being cut from the UFC is the best for him in the deep LHW weight class.

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by achengy on Apr 30, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions

off topic

does anybody know if pete sell has been cut yet

by despisedIcon856 on Apr 30, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

They are still finishing off cutting Gurgel.
:)

by MMASuPreMaCy on Apr 30, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions

He has. So has Carmelo Marrero, Tim Boetsch, Jason Day, Ryan Madigan, Brian Cobb, Neil Grove and Per Eklund.

by rabrown on Apr 30, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Tim Boetsch? Really?

by "Mr. NC-17" on Apr 30, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I love the guy, but he fucked up my parlay something fierce against the noob.

by Derek Suboticki on Apr 30, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

lol Subo has serious pull in the UFC offices.

by Sam Cupitt on Apr 30, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Also, he didn’t kiss the ring.

by Derek Suboticki on May 1, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

This one?

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on May 2, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Loiseau, Chonan, MacDonald and Bielkheden can be added to that list. Disappointing to see MacDonald go, particularly after Dana said he wouldn’t be cut. Hopefully it’s just a “win a couple of fights elsewhere and we’ll bring you back” type of cut. The others aren’t really surprising.

by rabrown on May 4, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions

i think thats pretty stupid. i thought he won his fight against marshall

by johnnychimpo on Apr 30, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions

lol looks like everybody that posted that he was a bust prospect in my thread a while back was right.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Apr 30, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

Vinny is one of those guys who just cannot take it once he gets drilled

and in MMA, with those tiny gloves, you have to be able to take some punishment. It is a shame though, with all of his BJJ prowess, that someone cannot push him more. Oh well, there are plenty more guys waiting to take his spot.

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by dnevil001 on May 1, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions