MMA Transaction Wire: June 2011

by tigerlee on Dec 20, 2011 4:51 PM EST

As MMA begins the mainstream era it seemed fitting that the sport received the proper treatment of a transaction wire. I thought starting with June would be a good point of reference and would give the community a chance to scrutinize the content, and offer suggestions as far as layout and what details should be included.

At this point I chose to stick mainly with the prominent North American organizations, but included fighters of name recognition who have signed with regional or international promotions. MMA contracts often cover only one appearance, may be non-exclusive, and can be part of a co-promotional affair. Unless the fighter is signed by the UFC, Strikeforce, or Bellator, the chances are the contract is either undefined or murky at best. Any advice, additions, or changes would be greatly appreciated.

June 2011

Nick Diaz	Signed by UFC	June 9
Jeff Monson	Signed by Strikeforce	June 12
Chuck O'Neil	Released by UFC	June 18
Marcos Rogerio de Lima	Signed by Strikeforce	June 22
Hatsu Hioki	Signed by UFC	June 25
Nate Marquardt	Released by UFC	June 26
Cristiane Santos	Free Agent	June 28
Brett Rogers	Released by Strikeforce	June 30

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_current_UFC_fighters

I know the reliablitily of this will be called into question, but its usually pretty right on. It lists recent cuts, as well as recent signings (But only by the UFC).

Its hard to track regional promotions, mainly because so many fights are one time deals, not long term deals.

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by Fedorable on Dec 20, 2011 6:23 PM EST reply actions

Right on, looks like there’s links to Strikeforce & Bellator too. I’m thinking this list will be a weekly summary of sorts, that way BE followers won’t have to go far.

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by tigerlee on Dec 20, 2011 6:31 PM EST up reply actions

Torres just got cut, and he’s a pretty big name.

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by TheLastEmpress on Dec 20, 2011 6:32 PM EST reply actions

I’m playing catch-up…but thanks.

Who's the only one here who knows illegal ninja moves from the government?
No holds barred, no time for move fakin,
Gots to get the loot so I can bring home the bacon - Charlie Brown

by tigerlee on Dec 20, 2011 6:47 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks for posting this stuff.

Its really useful to see who going where.

"Here we are with Seraldo Babalu, you did an awesome job, saw why you’re a black belt in jiu-jitsu, getting an awesome submission there, I want to tell me what you see, let’s go ahead and see by the fight, what you saw, in the ring." - Tito (the Head) Ortiz - Great Commentator, or Greatest Commentator.

"GSP is me."

by El Pablo Diablo on Dec 20, 2011 8:04 PM EST reply actions