NoDQ.com > UFC > Kalib Starnes Explains Why He Ran Away Posted by Bobby Spade on 04/21/2008 at 04:08 PM
Credit: InsideThe8.com
Sadly, one of the more memorable visuals from UFC 83 last Saturday night was Kalib Starnes practically running away from Nate Quarry during their fight. Many questioned Starnes' heart heading into the fight and he certainly did make a statement.
The "running man" was on the radio this morning to explain what happened. Thanks to reader dudeski for sending in this recap"
Just heard Starnes on the radio station from Montreal.
Basically he sets the record straight and backs it up with proof. As many of you know this was his last fight of the UFC contract and he has always voiced his dissatisfaction with his salary. Basically after the Kendall Grove fight where his rib was broken, UFC did NOT cover any medical bills even though it happened on the "work site".
He said that he is one of the many fighters who get injured and never compensated by the UFC. He was well aware that he was on the main card because it was Canada, and this being his last fight he decided to protest in the names of all underpaid fighters and screw over the UFC.
This is NO joke because he claimed that the only reason Dana White officially released the fight bonuses was in order to counter-act the public statement that Starnes is about to make or would have made. However, since the 75k fight bonuses were disclosed Kalib's martyr actions may not be as significant.
Nevertheless, expect an official statement later this week as his gym is holding a official press conference on Wednesday. We all know that the "real" Kalib Starnes would have never fought the way he did and luckily there IS an explanation.
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