FiveOuncesOfPain.com has confirmed that the Rob Kahn-trained fighter was released from the promotion soon after his split decision loss to Dan Cramer during last month’s UFC 94 event. The bout served as Cramer’s professional debut.

Arroyo, a jiu-jitsu black belt who gained national notoriety after appearing on the sixth season of The Ultimate Fighter, fell to 0-2 in his last two bouts following the defeat against Cramer. The initial loss of his current two fight losing streak took place this June during the live finale for the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Facing TUF 7 veteran Matt Brown in a rematch from a Renegade Fighting Championships bout that took place in November of 2006, Arroyo fell to 0-2 lifetime against the Team Jorge Gurgel member following a TKO at 3:40 of round 2.

Arroyo departs the UFC with a 1-2 lifetime record inside of the Octagon with a first round armbar submission victory over John Kolosci from the live finale of TUF 6 also to his credit.

He joins a confirmed list of recent releases by the UFC that includes Nate Mohr, Rich Clementi, Luigi Fioravanti, Eddie Sanchez, Christian Wellisch, Reese Andy, and Derek Downey.

Jones will be a part of Florida-based World Fighting Championships’ “North vs. South” event at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in a heavyweight clash against Judo standout Hercules Benjamin.

During the interview, Jones indicated that MTV is slated to televise the event.

“…May 30, the WFC has teamed up with MTV and they’re supposed to be putting on a show and I’ll be on that card,” Jones stated during the interview.

FiveOuncesOfPain.com followed up on the revelation and confirmed with the New Jersey Athletic Control Board that MTV is indeed expected to be involved with the show. However, it uncertain what MTV’s exact role will be.

Muay Thai standout Kit Cope is scheduled to headline the show against MMA veteran Dave Cochran. Cope was once featured on MTV’s documentary series “True Life,” so it’s possible that they will be on hand to tape some of the bouts as opposed to doing a live telecast.

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