Travis Lutter vs Joe Doerksen UFC 91 fight possible
by MMAmania.com on Sep 23, 2008 9:45 AM EDT
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Middleweights Travis Lutter (9-5) and Joe Doerksen (40-12) are penciled in to tangle at UFC 91: "Couture vs. Lesnar" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 15, according to Sherdog.com.
This is surprising news, considering Lutter had been released from the promotion after his technical knockout loss to Rich Franklin at UFC 83: "Serra vs. St. Pierre 2" earlier this year.
He has not competed since.
Lutter -- the winner of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 4 – had returned from a 14-month long layoff, recovering from a back injury that has haunted him throughout his career.
And the Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist nearly pulled off the win with a tight armbar; however, "Ace" defended it perfectly, spun out and went on to pound out the tired-looking "Serial Killer."
He was lambasted for the performance – critics felt he was unprepared and not conditioned to compete for the full 15 minutes. Perhaps the accusations were accurate or just more ammo for those who are still miffed that Lutter failed to make weight for his 185-pound title bout against middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 67 in early 2007.
Whatever the case may be, Lutter is a lightning rod for criticism.
Doerksen is on a skid of his own, losing three of his last four fights. He dropped all of those fights as a Zuffa employee and recently took a fight in a smaller promotion, Vipers MMA, to get back on the winning path against John Meyer back in August.
The Canadian was stopped via technical knockout by Jason MacDonald at UFC 83, knocked out by Ed Herman at UFC 78: "Validation" in November 2007 and pounded out by WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho at WEC 29 in August 2007.
"El Dirte" holds notable wins over Patrick Cote, Ed Herman and Chris Leben, among others.
To check out the latest UFC 91 fight card and rumors click here.
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Lutter is a tool. I hope he loses.
by the_mexicutioner on Sep 23, 2008 9:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of UFC 91, an under card fight between Mark Bocek vs. Alvin Robinson should also be booked for this event.
by john on Sep 23, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does Lutter a fighter who lacks the conditioning to fight at a high pace for more than 2 minutes, still get to fight in the UFC? It just baffles me! He is touted as this Jits god so I wish they would have matched him up with Maia so that Maia can show him what Jits is all about.
On a disappointing note: Looks like an injury/surgery to Cain Vallasquez will keep him out of the match up against Al-Turk at the next UFN on December 10th. Cain is being given 2 weeks to see how his knee feels before making a decision about competing at the UFN but his participation looks doubtful but he wont be out of action for much longer than December 10th, meaning if he doesnt fight at on December 10th he could return to action as early as UFC 92
by john on Sep 23, 2008 9:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John its battle of top contenders for the world MW title of horriblw fighters! who can sustain the bigger losing streak!
by santiago69us on Sep 23, 2008 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol apparently the UFC is like the desperate housewife who keeps taking her abusive husband back… theyll never learn
by brendan on Sep 23, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, desperaete housewife!… Well anyway, hope Doerksen bounces back. I like his work ethic more than Lutter’s. Lutter is a fat-a$$ bum!
by The Negation on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Doerkson a whole lot more than lutter. Lutter is just Trash. At the very least Doerkson will be in shape. Doerkson is one hell of a grappler and although I am not really a fan of either fighter, at least I respect Doerkson as a fighter. Lutter, not so much!
I dont think that Lutter will be able to submit a wily ol’ vet like Doerkson, so I see the canadian winning by TKO after Lutter gasses.
by john on Sep 23, 2008 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lutter has never really had great cardio and now that he’s 35 yrs old, it’s not going to get any better… I can’t imagine why they re-signed Lutter?… I wish I could’ve heard that conversation.
by THORAZINE on Sep 23, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They re-signed Lutter just to fill out the void. I’m sure it’s a minimal contract, like 1 or 2 fights at most…
by The Negation on Sep 23, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they signed lutter cause he gave the biggest challenge to anderson silva…and after cote and okami who is next, he could rematch henderson and marquard but he stomped nate in the first round, and i would love to see him rematch henderson
by matt on Sep 23, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Henderson-Silva 2 is a must see!!!
by The Negation on Sep 24, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, if they keep putting fights like this together, they’re gonna run out of stars for their next few shows. UFC is really going all out for the “Biggest PPV of all time.”
by NameNotRequired on Sep 23, 2008 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s hoping Doerksen wins this one. I would love to see a good old Manitoba boy on a winning streak.
Go Joe. Rep the Menno’s.
by JB on Sep 23, 2008 10:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This has got to be the most irrelevent fight I can remember. Is there any interest in seeing it, not for me? Better not be televised, this fight has no business being part of the “biggest PPV of all time”!
by BNF on Sep 23, 2008 10:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess they figure it doesn’t matter what crap they put on the undercard. This fight sucks ass and is just senseless.
by DSmith on Sep 23, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the UFC thinks that since it’s gonna be “the greatest PPV of all time”, then they know that it really doesn’t matter who they pit against each other for the undercard, hehe!!
by The Negation on Sep 23, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Lutter is an out of shape bum that does not desreve to be brought back to the biggest MMa promotion…
Lutter should be fighting for EliteXC or Strikeforce…At best he could be fighting for the WEC, but not the UFC..not now.
by Stagger-Lee on Sep 23, 2008 10:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sherdog now claims it is a non ufc event in texas
by onthebutton on Sep 23, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought both guys were cut by the ufc loser leaves town match
by bryant on Sep 23, 2008 10:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lutter vs Doerksen? Serious? Like…seriously? Wow, terrible move on the UFC’s part to book either of these guys. I don’t undeservedly bash fighters, and that’s not what I’m doing here, but there are plenty of other guys who deserve MUCH more to be brought in.
by WebGarden on Sep 23, 2008 11:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
didn’t the ufc release these two guys after their last fights in the octagon?
by Calgary MLS on Sep 23, 2008 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why Travis Lutter because he is actually good. If he could actually take it seriously ala BJ Penn. Travis is the only fighter to actually be beating and dominating Silva and Franklin, (reminds me BJ Vs. Hughes, and BJ Vs. GSP) dominating till the lack of prepareness came back to hunt them both.
by hk on Sep 23, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree. Lutter does have skills, but he needs to put his heart in to the fight. He could be a champ if he took it seriously. I dont see it happening, of course, just that he has the ability.
by enzo-enormous on Sep 23, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lutter must have pics of Dana White doin’ a goat. I can see no other reason that he’s be allowed back in the UFC.
by Freddy on Sep 23, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, if Doerksen can last more than a minute and a half, he’s got it in the bag. Haha, jk. I really do hope that Lutter has improved his cardio though. This fight could go either way, idk.
by Joey 1.0 on Sep 23, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they “dribbled” him. Dropped then palmed…then drop again eventually…
by The Negation on Sep 23, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
say it isn’t so!!! This card will be tainted big time if these two losers are fighting each other on it
by RUSH on Sep 24, 2008 5:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t necessarily think Lutter is horrible, especially when you consider that almost EVERYONE who has fought Anderson Silva and Rich Franklin has lost, I think some of the bashing is too extreme… but either way, I think its criminal that Lutter is fighting for the UFC and people like Robbie Lawler, Josh Barnett, Andre Arlovski, and Scott Smith aren’t! From a fans perspective, of course…
by Joe Piervincenti on Sep 23, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard that this fight was going to be a non ufc fight held in Texas.. anyone know the truth behind this??
by belfort_fan on Sep 23, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, your right, Sherdog updated their article to apologize for the mix-up. What a sigh of relief!!
by RUSH on Sep 24, 2008 5:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Lutter could be an amazing fighter if he just lived and trained in TUF house all year round. When he was on ‘The Comeback’ and he was training seriously he fought great and had solid cardio. He dominated Pete Sell to win a unanimous decision (not that Sell is the best fighter, but Lutter had the cardio to win a decision). But once he leaves and isn’t training with a legitimate camp he just isn’t in shape to fight more than a round.
by GregC on Sep 23, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why is doerkson still in the ufc?? hes lost like 4 in a row
by teddy on Sep 23, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why the hell would anyone want to watch lutters fat-ass miss weight and gas out in the first… again? i hate lutter, i think its ridiculous hes anywhere near the ufc. i wouldnt watch that dude run head first into a wall. ill be tokin up during fight, and come back for the rest.
by medecine balls on Sep 23, 2008 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha! As for me Medicine, I’ll be tokin’ first, then I might sleep durin’ watchin the fight, hehe!
by The Negation on Sep 23, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lutter would not even be around in the UFC if not for the TUF show. He was not able to get anywhere and was easily beaten by some of the UFC’s other fighters. They really should have got rid of him and hired Trevor Prangley ages ago.
by Ade on Sep 24, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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