Tamdan McCrory Released by UFC, Middleweight Return Likely
Welterweight Tamdan McCrory has been released by the UFC following his split decision loss to John Howard on Saturday at UFC 101, according to MixedMartialArts.com.
“The Barncat” went 8-0 in a variety of smaller promotions over a 10-month span before debuting with the UFC in 2007 with a second-round submission of Pete Spratt. McCrory would go 3-3 in the Octagon before being cut on Tuesday, with victories over Spratt, Luke Cummo, and Ryan Madigan, as well as losses to Akihiro Gono, Dustin Hazelett, and Howard.
Ahead of his Saturday matchup with Howard, McCrory mentioned that the fight could be his last at 170-pounds as the 6-foot 4-inch fighter struggled to cut down to the weight class, indicating his future could be in the 185-pound middleweight division. McCrory was able to make weight for the UFC 101 fight, but showed up at weigh-ins still wearing his sauna suit and looking drained. The tough cut was evident on fight night as the usually-exciting McCrory appeared sluggish in dropping the split decision to Howard.
The report speculates that McCrory will likely move up to middleweight and gain experience outside the Octagon, with the 22-year-old likely to eventually return to the UFC.
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I think this could be a good move for him, although I’m not certain how he will fare against top-tier guys. Let’s hope he can get experience in a reputable (not M-1) organization and really feel comfortable in his new weight class.
Props to him for even making the weight-cut for the Howard fight. Shows dedication. Hopefully the UFC remembers that. I’ll always love that nickname…
his sweat literally spilled out of his suit, it was crazy and he looked really drained at that moment
Man that sucks, I’m a fan of the “Barn Cat”. I hope he gets a few wins in a smaller promotion and gets another shot in the UFC. I don’t think that he will ever be #1 contender/ champion material but I really do enjoy watching him fight.
he lost to tough fighters he shouldnt be cut. if anything leites should be. maybe he goes to strikeforce and doesnt particapate in the M-1 global sideshow and become fedor’s next opponent. he could give diaz a run for his money at a catchweight fight that diaz loves to do.
On the condition that Diaz will not have to submit a urine sample
The Barncat is still very young and has already had 6 fights in the top MMA Organization so he’s only going to get better and come back stronger, he’s progressing very well at a very young age so his future in the sport looks to be very bright.
22 years old man the kid is this good now, ya know… I blame being drained from the cut for his loss, he did soo well in the first round then well nothing.. I’m a fan of the BarnCat’s and he is a nice kid, his dissapointment was written on his face when I saw him after his fight, still chugging water.. He will return to the UFC imo and hopefully he gets some experience facing “bigger” guys… I’ve noticed that most “hardcore” fans of MMA are fans of BarnCat’s the kid has support and he needs to get back to the UFC after some good wins, best of luck BarnCat
bad bad move ufc, am a huge fan of tamdan, hope hes back soon
I wouldn’t want to jump from being a middle of the road WW straight to the UFC’s MW division. Let him go to Strikeforce or XFC to get some MW experience and bring him back.
I’m willing to bet that’s the plan.
this is what i think. the last fight Tadman won he made a post fight comment about how Dana Wouldn’t let him walk in to the music he wanted “thunder horse”. i thought Dana was gonna cut him after that. So as soon as Tadman lost he was out just like Werdume. Dana never forgets.
Or, Dana is letting a really good really young fighter get more acustomed to a larger weight class, also just fyi BarnCat cameout to “thunder horse” @ UFC 101…
Nice that he came out to “Thunder Hourse” at 101.
Enjoyed his style and attitude, can’t see him doing much else with his life besides fighting. You can tell he loves it. If he does well elsewhere I think as the article implied we’ll be seeing him back one day. Will be wishing him good luck…
I think a step down to a smaller promotion while he gets used to his larger (likely more suited) weight class is a good idea, and I do think he’ll make it back to the UFC.
i just dontse mccrory doing much at either weight class, while yes the ww fighters a great….i believe there are even more dasngerous fighters a mdw