“El Dirte” Dogged
Posted by Chad Edward on April 30th, 2008The UFC has struck again, releasing middleweight “El Dirte” Joe Doerksen (39-12) Tuesday.
Doerksen was on the wrong end of “Knockout of the Night” versus “The Athlete” Jason MacDonald (20-9) 11 days ago in Montréal.
“(The UFC officials) made it very clear they’re very happy with the way I fight and they want me to come back,” Doerksen told Sportsnet.ca. “But they need me to go put a couple of wins together (first).”
Doerksen joins fellow middleweights “The Serial Killer” Travis Lutter and Kalib Starnes in the unemployment line after fighting at UFC 83.
The 30-year old veteran made his UFC debut in August 2004, submitting on strikes to “Diesel” Joe Riggs (27-10). Since, “El Dirte” is 1-5 in the organization and another loss in UFC brother promotion the WEC.
The bright spotlight has been too hot for Doerksen, but his docket lists “W’s” over Denis Kang (29-10-1), “Crippler” Chris Leben (18-4), Riki Fukuda (9-3), and “The Natural” John Alessio (22-11) on other stages.
“I’m sure I’ll be back again,” Doerkson said.
giga said:
Wow, the UFC is crackin down.
spyglass8 said:
I think he was a good fighter, but just couldn’t get a win against a top fighter. I think he’ll find his way back though
mdistrukt said:
I guess only Lidell is allowed to lose 2 in a row and remain with the UFC
Chad Edward said:
How about four in a row in the UFC and five in a row in Zuffa promotions?
spyglass8 said:
Have the fighters being released fulfilled the number of fights on their contracts?
Chad Edward said:
There’s a stipulation in Zuffa contracts that allows Zuffa to release a fighter after two consecutive losses.
euglen said:
Well at least he has a positive attitude about it, instead of bitching and moaning.