The UFC Cutting Room Floor: Hatsu Hioki and long goodbyes

It's that time again. The time for somber reflection; a time to remember fights gone bye. The UFC h's roster cuts came out this…

By: Zane Simon | 8 years ago
The UFC Cutting Room Floor: Hatsu Hioki and long goodbyes
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It’s that time again. The time for somber reflection; a time to remember fights gone bye. The UFC h’s roster cuts came out this week, and they scythed through the roster with a vengeance, leaving 17 fighters out in the cold. Some we already knew about, like Luke Barnatt, Mike King, and Dhiego Lima, others were something of a surprise. Most notably Robbie Peralta and Ryan Jimmo were fighters many didn’t necessarily expect to see on that list. Seeing Hatsu Hioki’s name felt like the final nail in a coffin that was years in the making.

But, that’s the way of sports. For all the glory and entertainment anything that thrives on constant competition means that there are always going to be athletes losing out. For everyone climbing the ranks, there’s someone falling out of them. That’s why this show is here, not to revel in the UFC’s latest batch of cuts, but just to keep fans updated on exactly who is (or isn’t) fighting in the UFC these days. So, check out the show!

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Zane Simon
Zane Simon

Zane Simon is a senior editor, writer, and podcaster for Bloody Elbow. He has worked with the website since 2013, taking on a wide variety of roles. A lifelong combat sports fan, Zane has trained off & on in both boxing and Muay Thai. He currently hosts the long-running MMA Vivisection podcast, which he took over from Nate Wilcox & Dallas Winston in 2015, as well as the 6th Round podcast, started in 2014. Zane is also responsible for developing and maintaining the ‘List of current UFC fighters’ on Bloody Elbow, a resource he originally developed for Wikipedia in 2010.

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