UFC 163: Who’s on the potential cut list?
Unfortunately at almost every UFC event a group of fighters are fighting for more than a win, but to keep…
Unfortunately at almost every UFC event a group of fighters are fighting for more than a win, but to keep their jobs in the promotion. At UFC 163, several athletes may be doing just that:
Anthony Perosh (13-7, 3-4 UFC)
Who he’s fighting: Vinny Magalhaes
Why he’s on the list: Perosh will be fighting for the eighth time inside the Octagon but is looking to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time since his first UFC stint back in 2006. He lost to Jeff Monson and Christian Wellish in those two fights, and after going 5-2 outside of the UFC, he was brought back as a short notice replacement to fight Mirko Cro Cop at UFC 110 in February 2010.
Ian McCall (11-4-1, 0-2-1 UFC)
Who he’s fighting: Illarde Santos
Why he’s on the list: McCall with be stepping foot inside the Octagon for the fourth time in his career, and despite being ranked third in the UFC’s flyweight division rankings, he has yet to see victory in the organization. He drew with current UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson in March 2012 in the tournament to decide the champion, and that led to a rematch.
Josh Clopton (6-1-1, 0-1 UFC)
Who he’s fighting: Rani Yahya
Why he’s on the list: Like the rest of the fighters appearing on this edition of The Cut List, Clopton is fighting for just the second time as a member of the UFC roster. He got into the promotion as an injury replacement when he took on Steven Siler at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
Ednaldo Oliveira (13-1-1 1 NC, 0-1 UFC)
Who he’s fighting: Francimar Barroso
Why he’s on the list: Oliveira will be fighting for the second time as a UFC fighter as well. He made his debut back in January 2012 as a heavyweight when he welcomed Gabriel Gonzaga back to the UFC. Gonzaga dominated the fight as Oliveira was submitted with a rear-naked choke at the 3:32 mark of the opening round. It was the first loss of Oliveira’s career as he had been unbeaten in 14 previous bouts.
Bristol Marunde (12-8, 0-1 UFC)
Who he’s fighting: Viscardi Andrade
Why he’s on the list: Marunde will also be fighting for the second time as a member of the UFC roster. He started off as a castmember of season 16 of The Ultimate Fighter, but was unable to advance to the finals, and he wasn’t brought onto the UFC roster until there was a need for an injury replacement.
