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By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief
After three straight losses in the UFC, middleweight Francis Carmont has been released by the organization.
The 32-year-old announced his release on Facebook, but vows to move forward with his MMA career. Here's what he had to say:
"I announce that after 6 wins and 3 defeats, I am no longer a UFC fighter. However it is with determination that I will continue my career in combat sports. A friend told me, after my loss against Thales [Leites], 'You will come to understand it is the best thing that could've happen for your career, it'll make you stronger.' At that moment I did not [quite] understand, and after reflecting I came to auto-criticize myself. I [have] come to the conclusion that in sports just like in life, there are many and different stages. By looking for perfection on my technique, I slowly estrange myself from the combat by instinct. Seeking to score points instead of finishing my opponent. My last loss pushes me to grow everyday. Life is a learning path and my career is far from finish. Thank you very much for your constant support."
Penick's Analysis: This isn't surprising at all. Carmont had gone through a string of dull wins, and because of that style, and three consecutive losses - even if they were to good fighters - Carmont wasn't going to be able to hold onto his spot on the roster. He can plug in as a top end middleweight on either the Bellator or WSOF roster, and I'd imagine that's where we'll see him next.
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Jamie Penick, editor-in-chief
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