UFC parts ways with Gabe Ruediger for second time
In a move as surprising as Megan Fox looking good in a tight dress it appears the UFC has released lightweight Gabe Ruediger after a knockout loss to Paul Taylor a week-and-a-half ago at UFC 126. The performance marked Ruediger’s second consecutive defeat since winning six straight and re-joining the promotion midway through 2010.
News of Ruediger’s release was reported by MMAWeekly. It also looks as though “Godzilla” is considering a drop down to featherweight after explaining he hadn’t needed to cut a significant amount to make 155 for the bout with Taylor.
Ruediger had also fought for the UFC in 2006 after a successful run in WEC but earned one-and-done status after being knocked out with a body shot by Melvin Guillard at UFC 63.
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Look up the term “sacrificial lamb” in the dictionary and there’s a picture of Ruediger.
seriously, i think they only gave him that second fight for taking the fight against Lauzon on such short notice
Who is this Megan Fox lady?
I was sure impressed with Taylor in this fight, as he is a very legit striker, he really rocked- and should have got the tko win over- Marcus Davis, and dropped Chris Lytle all at WW. If his grappling was better he would be a complete beast.
I pray that the UFC will sign Gabe again, let him lose a few more times and cut him again. His losses and subsequent releases always make me smile.
I’m so glad you mentioned the body shot KO Brenco. God damn that was beautiful. I remember after that Melvin even disrespected him on the mic a little. Melvin’s a dick, but that was classic. Gabe does make a good sacraficial lamb. I’m with Louie. Bring him back and cut him again.
GAYbe Ruediger getting cut from the UFC again,what a sad day it is in the world of MMA. GAYbe is an excellent fall guy and he has a knack for being on the receiving end of highlight knockouts and tapouts. He will definitely be missed. Hopefully StrikeFarce picks him up so we can at least see a couple more of his highlight KO’s