Al-Turk To Get Another Shot |
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Although he's 0-2 so far in UFC, it's not "Strike 2, You're Out" for Mustapha al-Turk. His instructor says the Heavyweight will be offered another shot in UFC despite losing his first 2 fights, with one likely difference-no Dan Miragliotta as referee.
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Post #1 6/17/09 10:30:57AM
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sparky
MMA Sensei
Career record: 707-363
Season: 29-10 (#425)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
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No disrespect but, there isnt a heavyweight I can think of off the top of my head that Al-Turk can beat!!!!
This is just prolonging the inevitable in my opinion. Just a matter of time until the UFC gives him the axe.
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Post #2 6/17/09 11:21:40AM
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Twenty20Dollars
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 669-410
Season: 24-15 (#425)
Location: Missouri
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Im guessing that Al-turk's next opponent wont be an easy one. And a loss will what put him at 6-6?
Have him fight herring.
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Post #3 6/17/09 11:34:11AM
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Representin' The MA's
Career record: 453-339
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Give him someone easier. His first 2 fights turned out to be bad draws-first fight his for gets hurt and Kongo steps in. Second fight he had a winnable one in Duffee then they bump him for CC. It's not al-Turk's fault he's 0-2.
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– Evan Tanner 1971-2008
"Be better than you think you can be. Don't quit two minutes before the miracle. Believe."-Charles "Mask" Lewis
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Post #4 6/17/09 11:40:59AM
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HATE ON, HATERS!
Career record: 670-339
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Posted by DCRage
Give him someone easier. His first 2 fights turned out to be bad draws-first fight his for gets hurt and Kongo steps in. Second fight he had a winnable one in Duffee then they bump him for CC. It's not al-Turk's fault he's 0-2.
Agreed.
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Post #5 6/17/09 11:41:37AM
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TNPanther78
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Posted by DCRage
Give him someone easier. His first 2 fights turned out to be bad draws-first fight his for gets hurt and Kongo steps in. Second fight he had a winnable one in Duffee then they bump him for CC. It's not al-Turk's fault he's 0-2.
Agreed here, I like Al-Turk, not a favorite but the UFC threw him in as shark bait his first two fights with the UFC. Give him someone easier.
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Post #6 6/17/09 11:55:02AM
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Edwards
MMA Regular
Career record: 640-314
Season: 29-10 (#394)
Location: Hamilton, ONT. CANADA
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Al-Turk was a good fighter over in cage rage but i honestly don't see him doing much in the ufc but sure give him 1 more go why not.welcome to the big leagues.
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Post #7 6/17/09 1:16:37PM
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Mayhem13
MMA Sensei
Career record: 666-405
Season: 21-18 (#1221)
Location: Ohio
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What about Turk vs Pat Barry?
I think that fight makes sense, and one that Hype should win...if he doesn't come in over cocky again.
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Post #8 6/17/09 1:46:37PM
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Darnok
Heavyweight Chump
Career record: 557-444
Season: 23-16 (#1335)
Location: Canada
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Maybe they are saving him to see what happens with Bimbo on TUF.
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Post #9 6/17/09 3:05:46PM
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Wallass
Belt Contender
Career record: 544-306
Season: 30-9 (#40)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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Good that the UFC isn't booting him for his loss to Cro Cop as it was controversial regardless of whether Cro Cop would have beaten him anyways. I think a fight with Pat Barry would be great aswell as fights with Struve and even Gonzaga.
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Post #10 6/17/09 4:39:43PM
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coldchillin
In Full Mount
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he doesn't belong in the UFC... he just isn't good enough.
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Post #11 6/17/09 5:09:53PM
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whardin19
MMA Sensei
Career record: 556-353
Season: 20-10 (#1909)
Location: Indiana
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Posted by Mayhem13
What about Turk vs Pat Barry?
I think that fight makes sense, and one that Hype should win...if he doesn't come in over cocky again.
Exactally the matchup I was thinking. I think Barry would win it. Turk isn't impressive at all. But I'm glad he's getting another shot after that BS poke in the eye.
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Post #12 6/17/09 6:27:32PM
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prozacnation1978
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 711-360
Season: 27-12 (#212)
Location: san diego
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i don't blame the guy he deserves another shot
i bet he fights struve next
dan mirgliotta is a bad ref man
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Post #13 6/17/09 7:45:17PM
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2hotty
Learning to Sprawl
Career record: 541-486
Season: 21-18 (#1594)
Location: Lloydminster
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Why give him someone easier ? This is the big show & he should have to prove himself just like everyone else. Yes the last fight wasn't called the greatest ,but A.T needs to step-up to prove himself in the UFC.
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Post #14 6/17/09 9:23:50PM
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lohmann
A Black Belt in Jiu-Jitsu
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Season: 28-11 (#40)
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Posted by DCRage
Give him someone easier. His first 2 fights turned out to be bad draws-first fight his for gets hurt and Kongo steps in. Second fight he had a winnable one in Duffee then they bump him for CC. It's not al-Turk's fault he's 0-2.
Duffee was going to win that fight. 
Tuck al Turk away in a preliminary fight against somebody like Stefan Struve or Tim Hague. Barry is an interesting choice, but I'm hoping the UFC will match him up against Hardonk. That would be an exciting striking fight.
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Post #15 6/17/09 9:33:57PM
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