John Gunderson Released by UFC

The UFC has released lightweight John Gunderson following his unanimous-decision loss to Yves Edwards at "UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares."

Gunderson (23-8, 1-2 UFC) was originally slated to face "Ultimate Fighter 8" winner Efrain Escudero on the fight night card, before injuries cause the card to shuffle. Escudero ended up facing Charles Oliveira, who he lost to by third-round submission.

Escudero was released from the organization yesterday.

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