Will the UFC Sign Some of the Fighters Bellator Released?

[Big_Chief_Stove]

Dave Jansen 20-4 (LW), Mike Richman 18-6 (BW/FW), Rafael Butler 9-2 (HWT) were all released from Bellator today.

Will the UFC scoop these guys up? IMO they're all great signings, especially Butler. He's a young HWT with serious power in his hands. HWT division could use some new blood.

Richman would be like the Cerrone of the lighter divisions. Tough striker that fights pretty frequently.

Thoughts?

 

[Cygnus-X]

I'd wager they'd wait out a few minor league wins first.

 

[CMNSPWR]

probably everyone except ben askren because apparently he sucks according to Uncle Dana

 

[chitoortiz]

Highly doubt it.

 

[originalbadguy]

No, not a one of them that good.

 

[toe hold]

Dave Jansen could definitely come in and wins some fights, as he is probably a legit top 25 LW.

Though at nearly 37, I doubt the UFC was just waiting for his release to scoop him up.


I doubt they have much interest in the others. I suppose that any of them could get a short notice call, if they want to keep toiling on the regional scene.

 

[Tormund]

Now why would they do that?

 

[AKA_Steve_B]

why not,- the UFC is always looking for fighters desperate enough to take $ 2500 ./ per fight paychecks

 

[accolyte1022]

The UFC pays peanuts..... right?

 

[Magx951]

They are better propects than most TUF prospects, that's for sure.

 

[chitoortiz]

I guess Bellator found out Houston Alexander is not for real.

 

[JohnyBrabo]

No, not a one of them that good.

Richman has some of the better boxing in the lighter weight classes. Thing is he is also coming off a suspension for PEDs. Doubt the UFC brings him in.

 

[Big_Chief_Stove]

Now why would they do that?

Richman and Butler are young talented fighters...why else?

 

[Big_Chief_Stove]

why not,- the UFC is always looking for fighters desperate enough to take $ 2500 ./ per fight paychecks

Nah Richman and Butler would get 10k/10k I bet at first.

 

[o0obruceleeo0o]

Bellator signs fighters UFC doesn't want anymore, not the other way around.

 

[Big_Chief_Stove]

Dave Jansen could definitely come in and wins some fights, as he is probably a legit top 25 LW.

Though at nearly 37, I doubt the UFC was just waiting for his release to scoop him up.


I doubt they have much interest in the others. I suppose that any of them could get a short notice call, if they want to keep toiling on the regional scene.

I think Richman and Butler are the better prospects though. Butler is a great hwt prospect.

 

[Wanderlie Jackson]

probably everyone except ben askren because apparently he sucks according to Uncle Dana

Yet he kept Bader. Bad Dana.

 

[Big_Chief_Stove]

Bellator signs fighters UFC doesn't want anymore, not the other way around.

Butler is a great HWT prospect, Richman is young and very skilled. Why all the opposition?

 

[Big_Chief_Stove]

probably everyone except ben askren because apparently he sucks according to Uncle Dana

Askren def needs to get signed too. There is not a single good reason not to.

 

[Tormund]

Richman and Butler are young talented fighters...why else?

Butler got KO'd in his last fight, he aint gonna cut it.