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Joey Beltran Released from UFC, Plans Move to Light Heavyweight

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Damon Martin


Joey Beltran has been released from the UFC following his loss to Lavar Johnson at UFC on Fox 2 over the weekend.

The fighter confirmed the news via his Twitter account on Wednesday after an initial report from Fighter’s Only.

Beltran went 3-4 overall during his time with the UFC, but slid to 1-4 in his last 5 fights in the promotion.

The Alliance Training Center fighter dropped back-to-back fights to Stipe Miocic and Lavar Johnson before being released by the promotion on Wednesday.

Despite the release, Beltran remained upbeat and optimistic about his future, including a planned cut to 205lbs.

“To all my fans, friends, family and supporters I will be back better than ever at a new weight class,” wrote Beltran. “Don’t worry about me at all!”

Beltran has always been considered a smaller heavyweight so a cut to light heavyweight could bring the heavy hitter new life, and possibly a second chance in the UFC down the road.

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  • D-rail

    Lavar will knock ur aiss into a different weight class. Though, this dude could very well have a new life at 205, that’s if his chin isn’t broken in. Remember to touch gloves and show good sportsmenship so u don’t look more of a looser then u really are.

    • http://www.bloodyfists.net/forums/index.php SHORT_BUS

      Is this a troll post? LOL

    • KBEsq

      I have to admit, I was totally happy to see him lose after he refused to touch gloves.

      I was thinking the same thing. Should’ve touched gloves!

  • http://www.bloodyfists.net/forums/index.php SHORT_BUS

    Hope he can string together a few wins and get back to the big show.

    • ifighterc

      this guy was a total bum doesn’t deserve to fight in any promotion, saw this guy at the weigh-ins couldn’t be more out of shape

      • http://www.bloodyfists.net/forums/index.php SHORT_BUS

        Soooooo you don’t think he should be in the UFC because you don’t find him attractive?

        Congratulations, you just busted down the closet door like you were the Kool-Aid Man. OH YEAHHHHH!

  • Mario

    Joey is my boy.

    Best of luck to you, dude!
    I look forward to seeing you again in the UFC.