Kalib Starnes Cut From American Top Team?

**Fearless Ukemi** · Posted On: 4/23/2008 1:30pm

Originally Posted by HappyOldGuy

This is actually kinda wierd to me. I'm pretty sure that if I curled up in a ball and cried like a baby in a fight, I would still be welcome in the gym afterwards. Of course I don't train at ATT.

I would guess that his attitude is of greater concern here, despite the poor performance. Giving his opponent the bird as well as calling his cornerman a ****** would obviously reflect poorly.

I'm still finding myself lacking pity for the guy.

Me either.

**Kintanon** · Posted On: 4/23/2008 1:32pm

You might still be welcome in the gym, but I doubt they would ever give you another fight under their name.
I'm sure they will still let him come train at the gym if he's paying the membership, but I imagine he will have to do some pretty extreme work before he ever gets another fight under their banner.

**Goju - Joe** · Posted On: 4/23/2008 1:34pm

Kalib is a good fighter but seems mentaly weak especially when he gets hurt and someone who lashes out rather than digs down deep.

**UpaLumpa** · Posted On: 4/23/2008 1:35pm

His performance does, from the public perspective affect the team's reputation as producing tough, competent fighters. Despite his skills it is no surprise that ATT does not wish to be associated with someone like him when he's performing on such a high profile stage.

While Kalib really is no reflection on ATT, for the casual fan or prospective student that distinction will be hard to make. ATT is doing well in the UFC but arguably their biggest prospects are elsewhere, adn the UFC matters.

**Jadonblade** · Posted On: 4/23/2008 1:41pm

Next thread = God cuts Kalib Starnes from life, but goes to hell for suicide anyway.

**Domite** · Posted On: 4/23/2008 2:57pm

Does anyone know why he ran away the whole round?

**Tom .C** · Posted On: 4/23/2008 3:06pm

If he realy was trying to make a point about the pay scale, it would have been a lot better to have turned down the fight. His behavior will be a big obstacle to try to overcome if he plans to continue in the sport.

**Teh El Macho** · Posted On: 4/23/2008 3:25pm

Originally Posted by Domite

Does anyone know why he ran away the whole round?

To relieve pressure from his broken leg.

**Jadonblade** · Posted On: 4/23/2008 3:27pm

Originally Posted by Domite

Does anyone know why he ran away the whole round?

I posted his reply in the Starnes cut from UFC thread. Essentially he reckons he broke his foot so he decided run on it for 15 mins, as he didnt want to get KTFO.