The UFC releases second fighter after their sub par performances at UFC 83. 

Dana White cuts a second fighter from his contract after a less than impressive victory at UFC 83.  Travis Lutter has confirmed that he has been released "effective immediately" from his UFC contract.  Kalib Starnes was the first to be cut from his contract after his interesting track meet (I mean fight) with Nate Quarry.  Travis Lutter seemed to be on his way back to another title fight if he could get past Rich Franklin at UFC 83.  He was making big promises saying he was going to walk through Franklin and would "never be beat by Silva again".  He was right about one thing, more than likely he'll never be beat by Anderson Silva again.  Lutter was given a title shot against Silva after defeating Patrick Cote on TUF 4.  He seemed to be on his way back until he failed to make weight for his title shot with Anderson Silva.  It was the biggest fight of his life and had months to prepare for it.  To not make weight was beyond unacceptable.  Fans and apparently Dana White felt the same way.  For his second straight fight Lutter came in out of shape and could not make it past the first round and still be able to hold his hands up.  That did it for Dana White and the UFC.  Enough was enough and now Travis Lutter is on his way out.  He'll have to go running with Kalib Starnes (which may be good for him, maybe he can get his cardio up) and both can work on reviving their careers in another organization. 

IF you have time warner I know you're used to watching the games on FSN channel 43 but don't forget the Reds have finally made it to the next generation and starting tonight with Cueto on the mound the Reds are in HD!  I don't know about you but this is exciting for me.  I've griped about this for a couple of years now.  Yes, I'm a HD snob.  But really, it's 2008 should we have to watch anything that's not in HD?  Too bad they'll have on those ugly gray uniforms.  Love the home uni's and the Sunday afternoon jerseys but those gray things have to go...especially if they still have the hat with the black bill....ugh.

Bas Rutten: Having Kimbo Slice Fight A Submission Specialist Would Be "Trouble"

Chris Fries and The JDH of Tagg Radio's The Lights Out Show interviewed mma legend Bas Rutten on their last show, and he had some interesting comments on his prodigy, Kimbo Slice. It seems Bas doesn't think Kimbo is ready for the big time.

"...throwing him (Kimbo) up against a submission specialist is going to be trouble."

To hear the rest of this interview, tune into The Lights Out Show on the Tagg Radio Network at www.TaggRadio.com. Live shows every Tuesday and Thursday 8e/5p. Archive shows available to listen to anytime afterward at www.thelightsoutshow.com, www.iTunes.com, and www.myspace.com/thelightsoutshow.

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Did you see T.J. put Chad on the spot? This is funny...I'm surprised I haven't heard anyone talk about it. Check it out if you haven't seen it. He talks Chris Henry and then dials up Chad. There are two videos.

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4/4/08 'MMA Fans' Video of the Day - IFL Top 5 KO's

Tonight the IFL is back in action from the IZOD Center in New Jersey
Three belts will be on the line as IFL titleholders Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko, Jay Hieron, and Wagnney Fabiano defend their belts on April 4. LIVE and only on HDNet!
Among the three Title bouts there are two bouts, Midwest Combat vs Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu. There are three bouts, American Top Team vs Miletich Fighting Systems.  Finally, two additional bouts including the return of Chris Horodecki.
If you are a MMA fan HDNet is a must.  They have constant MMA action and a great MMA show "Inside MMA" on Friday nights with Bas Rutten.  Don't have HDNet but still want to watch the show?  Go to www.hdnetfights.com