Take Danny Castillo as an example.
Lost three straight. 1-4 in his last five fights. How does Team Alpha Male treat him going forward?
Do they lie to him and say he’s still an elite badass who can hang with the top ten in his division? Or did they give him a Joe Rogan-esque talk about the reality of his skills?
Do they allocate the same time and resources to him in preparation for his next fight? Or would they give him notice that TAM no longer wants to train him?
I realize each gym is different but I’ve always wondered about how they treat fighters who could no longer cut it.
^^this. Fight teams are families and they always need guys to help with training and coaching/running classes 
But I'm sure there comes a point when a fighter's decline is undeniable and irreversible. Then what?
Have you seen how AKA treated The NYBA? 
Devin Ratray's gf, WOOF - Have you seen how AKA treated The NYBA?Was gonna post exactly this
MountainMedic -What's the story here?Devin Ratray's gf, WOOF - Have you seen how AKA treated The NYBA?Was gonna post exactly this
Betwithme - Tam is a business. I'm sure he still pays to go to that gym.
So they'll keep taking his money even if he has no chance of really going anywhere.
MountainMedic -Devin Ratray's gf, WOOF - Have you seen how AKA treated The NYBA?Was gonna post exactly this
Do tell. Talk about a guy who is beyond done.
Corn Nuts -Just because he may end up cut from the UFC doesn't mean he's done fighting.Betwithme - Tam is a business. I'm sure he still pays to go to that gym.
So they'll keep taking his money even if he has no chance of really going anywhere.
duckhuntgangsta -.MountainMedic -What's the story here?Devin Ratray's gf, WOOF - Have you seen how AKA treated The NYBA?Was gonna post exactly this
Often times coaches and teammates take losses harder than the fighters, they are surely supportive. Danny actually looked great despite coming up short against Jim, he still has fight left in him if he wants it and his team will likely support and train him either way.
Corn Nuts -MountainMedic -Devin Ratray's gf, WOOF - Have you seen how AKA treated The NYBA?Was gonna post exactly this
Do tell. Talk about a guy who is beyond done.
There's a series on Hulu, Fight Factory, that followed AKA at this time. You should check it out sometime.
Devin Ratray's gf, WOOF - Have you seen how AKA treated The NYBA?ONE of many examples I know of in gyms
duckhuntgangsta - ^^this. Fight teams are families and they always need guys to help with training and coaching/running classesLook at a guy like leonard garcia. Had a rough run in the ufc. But the guy is a staple of the jackson team.
jayduane -duckhuntgangsta - ^^this. Fight teams are families and they always need guys to help with training and coaching/running classes<span class="User-332512" id="userPost54266627">Look at a guy like leonard garcia. Had a rough run in the ufc. But the guy is a staple of the jackson team. <img alt="Phone Post 3.0" border="0" src="/images/phone/droid.png" style="vertical-align:middle;" /></span></blockquote>
Jayduane,
If I am not mistaken, Leonard left Jacksons after he was released from the UFC and joined Team Alpha male. He went on to have a winning streak, won a title belt, lost his belt then retired. Leonard and Cowboy are still the best of friends though.
Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir and Shayna Bazsler "left" GFC after they went on a losing streak and I am inclined to believe that they were "encouraged" to try other gyms
Sunkist1207 -jayduane -Wow ok didnt know that... did he leave or force him out. Just wondering and did it happen roght after the release. Really thought he was still there. Because of his friendship woth cowboy and being with jackson for so many years.duckhuntgangsta - ^^this. Fight teams are families and they always need guys to help with training and coaching/running classes<span class="User-332512" id="userPost54266627">Look at a guy like leonard garcia. Had a rough run in the ufc. But the guy is a staple of the jackson team. <img alt="Phone Post 3.0" border="0" src="/images/phone/droid.png" style="vertical-align:middle;" /></span></blockquote>
Jayduane,
If I am not mistaken, Leonard left Jacksons after he was released from the UFC and joined Team Alpha male. He went on to have a winning streak, won a title belt, lost his belt then retired. Leonard and Cowboy are still the best of friends though.
Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir and Shayna Bazsler "left" GFC after they went on a losing streak and I am inclined to believe that they were "encouraged" to try other gyms
Sunkist1207 -jayduane -Heard he retired but dont think it doesnt keep them out of the gym training or coaching amateurs.duckhuntgangsta - ^^this. Fight teams are families and they always need guys to help with training and coaching/running classes<span class="User-332512" id="userPost54266627">Look at a guy like leonard garcia. Had a rough run in the ufc. But the guy is a staple of the jackson team. <img alt="Phone Post 3.0" border="0" src="/images/phone/droid.png" style="vertical-align:middle;" /></span></blockquote>
Jayduane,
If I am not mistaken, Leonard left Jacksons after he was released from the UFC and joined Team Alpha male. He went on to have a winning streak, won a title belt, lost his belt then retired. Leonard and Cowboy are still the best of friends though.
Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir and Shayna Bazsler "left" GFC after they went on a losing streak and I am inclined to believe that they were "encouraged" to try other gyms
They beat 'em off, that's how.
Sunkist1207 -jayduane -Why would they leave The 'Great' Edmond Tarverdyan? He's amazing!duckhuntgangsta - ^^this. Fight teams are families and they always need guys to help with training and coaching/running classes<span class="User-332512" id="userPost54266627">Look at a guy like leonard garcia. Had a rough run in the ufc. But the guy is a staple of the jackson team. <img alt="Phone Post 3.0" border="0" src="/images/phone/droid.png" style="vertical-align:middle;" /></span></blockquote>
Jayduane,
If I am not mistaken, Leonard left Jacksons after he was released from the UFC and joined Team Alpha male. He went on to have a winning streak, won a title belt, lost his belt then retired. Leonard and Cowboy are still the best of friends though.
Jessamyn Duke, Marina Shafir and Shayna Bazsler "left" GFC after they went on a losing streak and I am inclined to believe that they were "encouraged" to try other gyms