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UFC 78: David Terrell out with ankle injury; Joe Doerksen in as replacement

david terrellLooks like Christmas is coming early this year for Ed Herman.

UFC.com is reporting that David Terrell has been forced to withdraw from UFC 78 because of an ankle injury and that mixed martial arts veteran Joe Doerksen has agreed to replace him.

Doerksen has a submission win over Ed Herman back in 2004 when the two met in the main event at Sportfight 7. No doubt an improved Herman is eager to avenge that loss.

It comes however at the disappointment of Terrell, a dangerous striker who many once pegged to be a future contender - assuming he could ever stay healthy and fight on a consistent basis.

MMAmania.com contacted the Caesar Gracie camp for clarification on the injury. Here was the response:

"Terrell is out with torn tendons. MRI report confirms this."

Terrell last withdrew from his fight against Yushin Okami at UFC 66 due to an elbow injury. This most recent incident marks the fourth time Terrell has withdrawn from a fight in his UFC career.

As such, he'll have to sit back and watch Doerksen and Herman slug it out for a chance to move one step closer to facing middleweight juggernaut Anderson "The Spider" Silva.

Maybe Ed Herman's not so lucky after all.

(Thanks to MMAmania reader Ferstanscoi for the assist)

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He is lucky he got that slam on linland or else no one would care…. He gave up against tanner and is scared to be on the big show

by Big Daddy on Nov 4, 2007 2:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

David Terrell injured? That’s a new one. It’s basically time to stop talking about this guy’s potential. He’s now the Mark Prior of MMA.

by leroy on Nov 4, 2007 2:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

non of them,ed merman,dave terrel or doerkson would have a chance with the spider.

by RELENTLESS on Nov 4, 2007 3:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

suprise suprise

by PattyMelt on Nov 4, 2007 5:35 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Could this card get any worse?

by DJ Pullout on Nov 4, 2007 9:16 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

David Terrell injured? That’s a new one. It’s basically time to stop talking about this guy’s potential. He’s now the Mark Prior of MMA.

Great analogy. Its the truth.

If Ed Herman wins could we possibly see him fight Yushin Okami and winner fights Silva?

by "Mr. NC-17" on Nov 4, 2007 9:32 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD, Just convince some LHW to go down a divison and beat the snot out of silva. Say Chuck,Alexander or Henderson. Or even some of the WW could give him a smack, Karo or GSP would be good to go I bet. Hughs will give it a run regardless I imagine.

I am just sick of the spider…

I will do a little two step when he or BJ loses.

But I wont break out the dancing shoes just yet!

by robin on Nov 4, 2007 9:34 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

it would be a travesty if Doerksen ever got a title shot before Filho.

by Gregg on Nov 4, 2007 9:41 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD, Just convince some LHW to go down a divison and beat the snot out of silva. Say Chuck,Alexander or Henderson. Or even some of the WW could give him a smack, Karo or GSP would be good to go I bet. Hughs will give it a run regardless I imagine.

I am just sick of the spider…

I will do a little two step when he or BJ loses.

But I wont break out the dancing shoes just yet!

What do you have against the Spider? He’s a great fighter and a classy guy.

by Pat on Nov 4, 2007 9:43 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

is this fight still on the main card??
but i see ed losing this one,

by bryant on Nov 4, 2007 9:43 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

They should take this fight off of the main card and put in the Lytle vs Alves fight.

WAR PITBULL!!!

by JRV on Nov 4, 2007 10:24 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

non of them,ed merman,dave terrel or doerkson would have a chance with the spider.

What does that have to do with anything? There are a load of fighters in the UFC that have almost no chance of holding a belt. That doesn’t mean they aren’t worthy of fighting in the UFC. If you take away the non-title contenders, and only let the stars fight you have enough fights for two cards a year.

by leroy on Nov 4, 2007 11:03 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

He is lucky he got that slam on linland or else no one would care…. He gave up against tanner and is scared to be on the big show

Terrell KTFO Lindland cleanly with strikes. You’re confusing Terrell with Falaniko Vitale. FV is who Lindland slammed & ended up KO’ing his own self.

by Machine on Nov 4, 2007 12:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They should take this fight off of the main card and put in the Lytle vs Alves fight.

WAR PITBULL!!!

yeah they should seriously do that. this fight doesn’t seem as fun anymore. i hope they put in lytle vs alves.

by AzCombat on Nov 4, 2007 2:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

THIS CARD SUCKS AND WHAT SUCKS MORE IS THAT :
The ufc ppv was once a pizza eating ber fest that was a party, now that they’ve bought up pride just so their is no comitition, the only compition is WEc and ELITE XC comes on every 6 months it seems, bodog hasn’t been on in awhile, ifl isn’t on anymore….DAMN hope M-1 is good….THE PPV’s 4 the ufc are short by 2-3 fights I never feel satisfied like i use to it’s like i feel like :WHERE’s DA BEEF" AFTER ANOTHER UFC PPV!!!!!?!?

ANYONE ELSE AGREE? and i’m not going online with my apple mac computer that won’t download their “extra bouts” after spending 40.00 already
wake up ufc

by GORANDY on Nov 4, 2007 3:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I Was going for Herman against Terrel and I’m still going for Herman.
I hope the fight is still on the main card I think it should be, the first fight of the main card thou.

by Jesse Canadian MMA on Nov 4, 2007 4:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

There’s no way Herman would have beat Terrel. Terrel doesnt derserve anything now though. What a chump. Body is to fragile to fight in MMA apparently.

by The Anomaly on Nov 4, 2007 10:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Jesse, you are going against Joe Doerksen? What kind of patriot are you? Just kidding.

Joe is the man you guys. He’s got this.

by JB on Nov 4, 2007 11:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

THIS CARD SUCKS AND WHAT SUCKS MORE IS THAT :
The ufc ppv was once a pizza eating ber fest that was a party, now that they’ve bought up pride just so their is no comitition, the only compition is WEc and ELITE XC comes on every 6 months it seems, bodog hasn’t been on in awhile, ifl isn’t on anymore….DAMN hope M-1 is good….THE PPV’s 4 the ufc are short by 2-3 fights I never feel satisfied like i use to it’s like i feel like :WHERE’s DA BEEF" AFTER ANOTHER UFC PPV!!!!!?!?

ANYONE ELSE AGREE? and i’m not going online with my apple mac computer that won’t download their “extra bouts” after spending 40.00 already
wake up ufc

thats y all the internet sites r actually saying this is a better card than expected?

this card will end up being the speeler card and may hold some FOTY candidates

by Michael on Nov 5, 2007 12:46 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

thats y all the internet sites r actually saying this is a better card than expected?

this card will end up being the speeler card and may hold some FOTY candidates


oh and if u dont believe me on the whole FOTY thing read this

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=8516

by Michael on Nov 5, 2007 12:48 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

oh and if u dont believe me on the whole FOTY thing read this

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=8516


Dude are you kidding me? You’r using the fact that teh UFC is hyping the UFC, to prove that this is indeed a good card?
What like the UFC would actually say, “Well this card isnt very good…”
I am satisfied myself, i’m just saying that arguement, to use the UFC site of all places, is ridiculous.

by The Anomaly on Nov 5, 2007 12:54 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

yeah this card sucks by far more than any other. Theres only 2 fights that i think are worth watching and that edgar and fisher and houstan alaxander. I guess the UFC really dont wanna pay there fighter. I mean hell for rashad and bisbing the main event they might pay out 100k. 50k a piece.

by frankthetank on Nov 5, 2007 3:49 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

This card would make an awesome UFC fight night live but a PPV? Come on, give it a title fight and then we’re talking!!!

by rubberDUCKman on Nov 5, 2007 7:05 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD, Just convince some LHW to go down a divison and beat the snot out of silva. Say Chuck,Alexander or Henderson. Or even some of the WW could give him a smack, Karo or GSP would be good to go I bet. Hughs will give it a run regardless I imagine.

I am just sick of the spider…

I will do a little two step when he or BJ loses.

But I wont break out the dancing shoes just yet!

WHY IN THE HELL ARE YOU SICK OF THE SPIDER? I dont know why you would want to see a fighter that has finished every one of his UFC fights in exciting and impressive fashion lose. Thats probably the dumbest thing ive ever heard. He respects the sport and his opponents..never takes anything for granted..and is one BAD ASS MOFO!! Please explain

by STUNNALATOR on Nov 5, 2007 10:00 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD, Just convince some LHW to go down a divison and beat the snot out of silva. Say Chuck,Alexander or Henderson. Or even some of the WW could give him a smack, Karo or GSP would be good to go I bet. Hughs will give it a run regardless I imagine.

I am just sick of the spider…

I will do a little two step when he or BJ loses.

But I wont break out the dancing shoes just yet!

I have to say, I enjoy watching the spider fight. He is proven to be a very technical opponent and well rounded. I don’t think he is unbeatable, but I hope he stays there for a while. His skillset is pretty impressive each time he fights.

by grembone on Nov 5, 2007 10:35 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

UFC 78 just continues to get worse and worse and worse. Does anyone else think that there is more than a 50% chance that Karo will get hurt training at the last minute?

oh and if u dont believe me on the whole FOTY thing read this
http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=8516
Dude are you kidding me? You’r using the fact that teh UFC is hyping the UFC, to prove that this is indeed a good card?

LOLOLOLOLOL

by ViolentMike on Nov 5, 2007 10:36 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD, Just convince some LHW to go down a divison and beat the snot out of silva. Say Chuck,Alexander or Henderson. Or even some of the WW could give him a smack, Karo or GSP would be good to go I bet. Hughs will give it a run regardless I imagine.

I am just sick of the spider…

I will do a little two step when he or BJ loses.

But I wont break out the dancing shoes just yet!

HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLY BE SICK OF THE SPIDER – DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT MMA IS – BECAUSE HE IS THE EPITIMY OF IT – YOU WALLY

by moro on Nov 5, 2007 11:36 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is bull shit.. im so pist.. this card sucks hard now.. (other than Alexander) im not interested

by kickinthehead on Nov 5, 2007 11:47 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I’m conflicted about Silva. He’s great to watch, but he just keeps beating the piss out of one of my favorite fighters.

by pw on Nov 5, 2007 2:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

A couple of weeks ago my friend actually wanted to bet that Terrell would pull out with an injury. Thing is if you could do that you’d get rubbish odds. Hardly a surprise.

by RobH86 on Nov 5, 2007 7:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You guys watch out for Doerksen for real. I am stoked this guy is on the main card. I was wondering why we haven’t seen him in the UFC for a while.

Nothing like seeing a badass Manitoba Mennonite.

by JB on Nov 8, 2007 11:38 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Terrell was in great shape for this fight with weight well under control. He injured the ankle and if you cant walk you cant fight thats the bottom line. Its disappointing and serious injuries have been plaguing him.

by bruno on Nov 11, 2007 10:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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