Comments on: Starnes claims he asked for release http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:59:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: James Latter http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-34221 James Latter Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:43:37 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-34221 Kalib threw a punch 10 seconds into the fight. The rest of the match is a running match. And I quote (exactly 1 minute into the fight) "Quarry is bringing this fight to Kalib, Kalib was running away from him at one point, and turned into a running race.....". Kalib, you're an embarassment to the sport. Your lies are disrespectful to your fans. Kalib threw a punch 10 seconds into the fight. The rest of the match is a running match. And I quote (exactly 1 minute into the fight) “Quarry is bringing this fight to Kalib, Kalib was running away from him at one point, and turned into a running race…..”. Kalib, you’re an embarassment to the sport. Your lies are disrespectful to your fans.

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]]> By: Grant Anderson http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-25323 Grant Anderson Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:36:49 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-25323 What else would you expect Starnes to do but come up with an excuse for probably the poorest performance in the ostagon ever by anyone! Let the poor fucker dissapear into oblivion and forget his embarrassing display! Whether he's bullshitting or not..who cares..he's a loser!!!As for others not being as brave as him...this was his chosen profession..and he proved his merit...or lack of!!! What else would you expect Starnes to do but come up with an excuse for probably the poorest performance in the ostagon ever by anyone! Let the poor fucker dissapear into oblivion and forget his embarrassing display! Whether he’s bullshitting or not..who cares..he’s a loser!!!As for others not being as brave as him…this was his chosen profession..and he proved his merit…or lack of!!!

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]]> By: Shawn http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24617 Shawn Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:28:52 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24617 One difference is all that matters: Dana's job is not fighting. Kalib Starnes is. Dana White's job is promoting and agree with his decisions or not, he gives his life to that job and fights tooth and nail to the end to do what he thinks is right. I do not think we can say the same for Kalib Starnes in respect to his job. I will say that Kalib Starnes has done an amazing job in making himself one of the top heels in MMA today (along with Tito, Big Tim, and Gilbert Yvel). Complaining about money Kalib? A lot of people are going to be paying to see you get KTFO'd. One difference is all that matters: Dana’s job is not fighting. Kalib Starnes is. Dana White’s job is promoting and agree with his decisions or not, he gives his life to that job and fights tooth and nail to the end to do what he thinks is right. I do not think we can say the same for Kalib Starnes in respect to his job.

I will say that Kalib Starnes has done an amazing job in making himself one of the top heels in MMA today (along with Tito, Big Tim, and Gilbert Yvel). Complaining about money Kalib? A lot of people are going to be paying to see you get KTFO’d.

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]]> By: yuushi http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24529 yuushi Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:04:09 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24529 Starnes' apologists can't use the "UFC didn't pay for his medical expenses" crap as an excuse. He said so himself that the UFC pays for the fighters medical expenses . . . http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showpost.php?p=18521414&postcount=588 Starnes’ apologists can’t use the “UFC didn’t pay for his medical expenses” crap as an excuse. He said so himself that the UFC pays for the fighters medical expenses . . .

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showpost.php?p=18521414&postcount=588

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]]> By: keenan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24523 keenan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:29:30 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24523 shut up and get out starnes shut up and get out starnes

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]]> By: GirlyGirl http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24494 GirlyGirl Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:55:57 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24494 And if Starnes was SO upset about UFC not paying his medical bills from the injuries sustained LONG before this fight, why wait til now to complain about it? Because he's f***in p***y. And if Starnes was SO upset about UFC not paying his medical bills from the injuries sustained LONG before this fight, why wait til now to complain about it? Because he’s f***in p***y.

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]]> By: GirlyGirl http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24493 GirlyGirl Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:53:38 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24493 Who does this Dbag think he's kidding? I'm glad he's gone. Let him go whine in the IFL. Who does this Dbag think he’s kidding?

I’m glad he’s gone. Let him go whine in the IFL.

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]]> By: Evan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24487 Evan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:29:01 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24487 "UFC will be destroyed by the Japanese promotions and HDNET/Elitexc/affliction by the end of this year." Perhaps you should wait until they show they can hold a PPV first? And HDnet will dominate as "MMA Media" and likely not an actual fighter organization itself. HDnet will be the ESPN of MMA. “UFC will be destroyed by the Japanese promotions and HDNET/Elitexc/affliction by the end of this year.”

Perhaps you should wait until they show they can hold a PPV first?

And HDnet will dominate as “MMA Media” and likely not an actual fighter organization itself. HDnet will be the ESPN of MMA.

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]]> By: Jay K. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24483 Jay K. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:03:57 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24483 I still can't figure out how Starnes was able to run the Marathon and not trip over his skirt??? Anyone? I still can’t figure out how Starnes was able to run the Marathon and not trip over his skirt???

Anyone?

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]]> By: mike wolfe http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24474 mike wolfe Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:52:37 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24474 Last night I watched a replay of the Starnes/Leben fight from UFC 71 in May 2007. Starnes had more muscle mass than in his fight with Quarry, and also appeared to have better cardio. Looks to me like his problem in the Quarry fight was subpar conditioning. Last night I watched a replay of the Starnes/Leben fight from UFC 71 in May 2007. Starnes had more muscle mass than in his fight with Quarry, and also appeared to have better cardio. Looks to me like his problem in the Quarry fight was subpar conditioning.

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]]> By: Shaun http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24472 Shaun Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:42:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24472 Facts: Starnes might have been injured but plenty of fighters fight with injuries. Franklin fought with a freaking broken hand and won. Rampage with an injured wrist and won. Frank Shamrock with an injured knee and won. In the end it's a good reason but also an excuse. Dana does know about the fight game and he was trying to be a boxer back when he was a bell boy, but it's true to a certain extent that he hasn't gone through the same thing Matt an Kalib did so it's kind of a double edge sword. Facts:

Starnes might have been injured but plenty of fighters fight with injuries. Franklin fought with a freaking broken hand and won. Rampage with an injured wrist and won. Frank Shamrock with an injured knee and won. In the end it’s a good reason but also an excuse.

Dana does know about the fight game and he was trying to be a boxer back when he was a bell boy, but it’s true to a certain extent that he hasn’t gone through the same thing Matt an Kalib did so it’s kind of a double edge sword.

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]]> By: AH http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24461 AH Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:05:55 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24461 oh and Starnes is BS.... dudes got talent but no heart. Who knew that Quarry was a stand up comedian. The last 10 seconds of the fight was one of the funniest things ive ever seen. oh and Starnes is BS…. dudes got talent but no heart. Who knew that Quarry was a stand up comedian. The last 10 seconds of the fight was one of the funniest things ive ever seen.

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]]> By: AH http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24459 AH Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:02:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24459 so what happens if Sylvia beats Fedor? They just lost their biggest (and only) draw. The event is co promoted by an FN clothing company.. come on. Elitexc is a joke. Kimbos going to be fed cans for his entire career and no one will take him seriously. The Dream promotion is the only one worth seeing but will not compete with the UFC. I dont see any nuts to hug on the UFC logo. I watch UFC because the best fighters are there.. not all of them but a large majority. I also go and watch the small events such as WFC and RFC here in Tampa. so no... UFC is not MMA ... but its the GSP/Anderson Silva of MMA. so what happens if Sylvia beats Fedor? They just lost their biggest (and only) draw. The event is co promoted by an FN clothing company.. come on. Elitexc is a joke. Kimbos going to be fed cans for his entire career and no one will take him seriously. The Dream promotion is the only one worth seeing but will not compete with the UFC. I dont see any nuts to hug on the UFC logo. I watch UFC because the best fighters are there.. not all of them but a large majority. I also go and watch the small events such as WFC and RFC here in Tampa. so no… UFC is not MMA … but its the GSP/Anderson Silva of MMA.

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]]> By: yuushi http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24458 yuushi Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:02:00 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24458 HexRei: <i>If you think he’s tougher than Starnes then congrats, you bought the hype just like Dana wanted you to.</i> I'm just using facts to dismiss Starnes bulls**t. And you're being an apologist for a backpedalling, excuse-making, non fighter like Starnes. Congrats to you as well. HexRei: If you think he’s tougher than Starnes then congrats, you bought the hype just like Dana wanted you to.

I’m just using facts to dismiss Starnes bulls**t.

And you’re being an apologist for a backpedalling, excuse-making, non fighter like Starnes. Congrats to you as well.

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]]> By: yuushi http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24457 yuushi Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:55:40 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24457 <i>DREAM LW GP –> DREAM</i> DREAM just lost their TV deal. You remember what happened to PRIDE when that happened . . . DREAM LW GP –> DREAM

DREAM just lost their TV deal. You remember what happened to PRIDE when that happened . . .

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]]> By: Mike http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24453 Mike Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:48:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24453 If the reason that Khalib "fought" the way he did was because he was unhappy about his pay, that is just unacceptable. I would jump at any opportunity to fight for the UFC whether it was for $1,000 or $100,000. I would just be happy that the UFC wanted me to represent them, and if Khalib doesn't feel the same way then we are all better off without him. If the reason that Khalib “fought” the way he did was because he was unhappy about his pay, that is just unacceptable. I would jump at any opportunity to fight for the UFC whether it was for $1,000 or $100,000. I would just be happy that the UFC wanted me to represent them, and if Khalib doesn’t feel the same way then we are all better off without him.

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]]> By: Fight Fan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24449 Fight Fan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:21:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24449 Starnes is worse than Hitl...Starnes is bad. Starnes is worse than Hitl…Starnes is bad.

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]]> By: Kogepan http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24439 Kogepan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:32:52 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24439 Fedor vs Sylvia...July 19th --> HDNET/affliction DREAM LW GP --> DREAM The BEST fights are ALREADY happening OUTSIDE the UFC. All you UFC nuthuggers can blow your $45 watching garbage like gurgel, lutter etc etc on UFC. Fedor vs Sylvia…July 19th –> HDNET/affliction

DREAM LW GP –> DREAM

The BEST fights are ALREADY happening OUTSIDE the UFC. All you UFC nuthuggers can blow your $45 watching garbage like gurgel, lutter etc etc on UFC.

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]]> By: Patrick http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24434 Patrick Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:03:53 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24434 Make you a bet that they won't be Kogepan. Make you a bet that they won’t be Kogepan.

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]]> By: Rich S. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/comment-page-1/#comment-24419 Rich S. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:58:58 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/04/22/starnes-claims-he-asked-for-release/#comment-24419 "UFC will be destroyed by the Japanese promotions and HDNET/Elitexc/affliction by the end of this year." ya.. you bank on that.. “UFC will be destroyed by the Japanese promotions and HDNET/Elitexc/affliction by the end of this year.”

ya.. you bank on that..

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