*UPDATED* Leites and McCrory NOT back in UFC

http://mmajunkie.com/news/15848/ufc-reverses-course-on-thales-leites-tamdan-mccrory.mma

"UFC president Dana White wasn't aware of plans to drop both Leites and welterweight Tamdan McCrory and said he would reverse those decisions.

They won't be cut, White said Thursday night."

*UPDATED*
http://mmajunkie.com/news/15852/despite-reports-tamdan-mccrory-and-thales-leites-in-fact-cut-by-the-ufc.mma
"McCrory and Leites were notified earlier this week that each had been released from the organization. According to a new report from Iole, White on Thursday planned to reinstate the two fighters, but after discussing the matter internally, today ultimately decided to let them go"

I think this is the right move, both guys deserve atleast 1 more fight IMO to prove they belong.

This is weird because the Barn Cat posted on the UG that Joe Silva himself called up and said that he was released. I guess they changed there mind? Very strange.

Ninja\Rua/Fan wrote:

This is weird because the Barn Cat posted on the UG that Joe Silva himself called up and said that he was released. I guess they changed there mind? Very strange.

from what I read Dana White didn't know about the cuts and decided himself to reverse the decision.

what dana says goes. jk but glad to seem them back it was a little premature espec. for leites

Wait... So if the boss doesn't know who's getting hired and fired, who's in charge in that place? Seriously, how could the President of the company not know that the company was releasing a former title contender and a prominent hopeful? I'm a little confused as to who's running that company...

LikesToFightGuy wrote:

Wait... So if the boss doesn't know who's getting hired and fired, who's in charge in that place? Seriously, how could the President of the company not know that the company was releasing a former title contender and a prominent hopeful? I'm a little confused as to who's running that company...

same thing i was thinking

Thank God. They were both in close decisions (Leites should have won, no doubt), and they're both awesome, young, talented fighters that should stick in the UFC for a long time.

After watching the Leites-Sakara fight online, I'm wondering what the hell judges are looking for to win a fight.

This is the second time something like this has happened. Dana had no clue that the UFC issued a cease and desist order against Strikeforce.

*UPDATED*
http://mmajunkie.com/news/15852/despite-reports-tamdan-mccrory-and-thales-leites-in-fact-cut-by-the-ufc.mma
"McCrory and Leites were notified earlier this week that each had been released from the organization. According to a new report from Iole, White on Thursday planned to reinstate the two fighters, but after discussing the matter internally, today ultimately decided to let them go"

lol what a joke.

The biggest thing that you people should take away from this is . . . DANA WHITE DOESN"T MAKE EVERY SINGLE UFC DECISION. The masses attribute way too much power to a company's figurehead.

Good point Jaro.


Goran? really dude?

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Good point Jaro.


Goran? really dude?

Why not, I'm tired of seeing Diaz, BJ, Fedor listed as favorites. Duh, we all like those guys.

joshkellerseattle wrote:

After watching the Leites-Sakara fight online, I'm wondering what the hell judges are looking for to win a fight.

Yeah, I saw the fight, thought for sure Leites had an easy decision, then when the judges made their decision, I was just pissed. What on Earth were they watching? I really think the Philly fans booing Leites may have made some kind of impression on the judges. It was seriously a pathetic decision.

jaroman wrote:

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Good point Jaro.


Goran? really dude?

Why not, I'm tired of seeing Diaz, BJ, Fedor listed as favorites. Duh, we all like those guys.

I hate both Diazes. I don't understand what there is to like about either of them. Nick Diaz hits like a little bitch, Nate Diaz is incomprehensible. They're the kind of people who anti-pot people can look at and say, "see!" Fuckin' retards. And I'm still so pissed about McCrory and Leites. What the fuck?!?! Does the UFC only want to sign people in and past their primes, or do they want us fight fans to see the progression of some great talent?

chorky777 wrote:

jaroman wrote:

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Good point Jaro.


Goran? really dude?

Why not, I'm tired of seeing Diaz, BJ, Fedor listed as favorites. Duh, we all like those guys.

I hate both Diazes. I don't understand what there is to like about either of them. Nick Diaz hits like a little bitch, Nate Diaz is incomprehensible. They're the kind of people who anti-pot people can look at and say, "see!" Fuckin' retards. And I'm still so pissed about McCrory and Leites. What the fuck?!?! Does the UFC only want to sign people in and past their primes, or do they want us fight fans to see the progression of some great talent?

The UFC is going to start a seniors LHW division for old wrestlers soon - Coleman, Couture, Ortiz, Henderson will start it up.

Jaroman is back!.. u've really liked goran ever since his heroics

CainVelasquezFan wrote:

Jaroman is back!.. u've really liked goran ever since his heroics

Based on your location, I'm guessing this is ihatethespurs?

jaroman wrote:

CainVelasquezFan wrote:

Jaroman is back!.. u've really liked goran ever since his heroics

Based on your location, I'm guessing this is ihatethespurs?

haha yeah its me.. tought id change the name on the move over here