Last night it was revealed on The Ultimate Fighter season 18 that Team Tate’s top male pick had missed weight in his quarter-final bout and was ejected from the show, house and tournament by a very irate UFC President.

Having likely squashed all hopes of being a UFC fighter, Cody Bollinger was fortunate enough to find a saving grace in the World Series of Fighting.

Here’s his public announcement:

Well now it's out. No excuses and I quit. Couldn't make the weight that day and that's all there is to it. Apologize to Anthony and the UFC

— Cody Bollinger (@CodyBollinger) October 31, 2013

And to everyone talking crap,I would talk shit too trust me but guess what? 6figure contract with @MMAWorldSeries pic.twitter.com/EzM24ToMfj

— Cody Bollinger (@CodyBollinger) October 31, 2013