Tito Ortiz Claims He Made Amends With Dana White, UFC 103 Return Against Rich Franklin Possible?
by Kid Nate on Jul 17, 2009 3:54 PM EDT
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Tito Ortiz went on Tapout Radio and said:
"UFC is not out of the picture.... There's a possibility - I don't know. I had a conversation with Dana last week, me and him spoke ... we were really, really good friends at a point, best friends at a point, and everything got mucked up because of the fight game.... I wanted to be a man and squash things between me and him and wish him luck in his journeys and he did the same to me. So we kind of amended and squashed things, which is great. Dana showed the kind of person he is by apologizing to me and vice versa.... I'm very thankful for Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta from the UFC and I'm glad that me and Dana (White) kind of got to brush each other off. We may not still like each other or whatever but we came to amends - which is awesome. I gotta thank Strikeforce for giving me an opportunity and I want to thank Affliction for giving me an opportunity."
MMA Mania's Jesse Holland adds a little bit of fun speculation:
"The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" has always had a amicable relationship with the Fertittas — is it possible that Lorenzo flew to Huntington Beach to reclaim the surgically repaired 205-pound star like his did last month with Mirko Cro Cop? And with UFC 103 still needing an opponent for rumored headliner Rich "Ace" Franklin, could they shock the world of MMA by pairing him up with a new and improved Ortiz?
Now let's remember that any rumor with Tito Ortiz as its starting point requires more than a grain of salt. Ortiz also claimed to have been signed by Affliction, Strikeforce and EliteXC at various times.
But still, UFC 103 is in need of a headliner to pair with Rich Franklin and Tito Ortiz would be perfect. He's a formidable opponent and a big draw but not quite top of the division. If Franklin wins, he gets closer to a lucrative title shot. If Ortiz wins, could be that much closer to a rematch with Lyoto Machida. Tito did get that third round triangle after all.
Another fun opponent for Tito would be Mark Coleman. Its a classic senior-league match: utterly irrelevant for the title but something fans will want to see.
UPDATE: The Dayton Daily News has more about Rich Franklin's contract status:
Veteran UFC fighter Rich Franklin is currently in Las Vegas for a one-on-one meeting with UFC president Dana White to discuss a new deal with the organization, the Dayton Daily News has learned.
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Franklin (25-4) has one fight remaining on his current deal, and a new contract needs to be in place before his next fight. A source close to the organization said that next fight will likely come at UFC 103, which takes place Sept. 19 in Dallas, possibly as a main event.
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I thought everyone agreed on a Tito ban?
by Jmend255 on Jul 17, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Tito ban was conditional that Tito be ignored until he signed.
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jul 17, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just talked about this in Leland’s thread, Tito has said he wants a warm-up fight how in any way is Rich Franklin a warm up fight? I would love to see Tito fight “Ace” after he beats somebody like Coleman but not right away
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by The Legend on Jul 17, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And this makes sense because everything Tito says comes true?
by Sventsh on Jul 17, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Franklin’s got Jits and striking over him, but Tito’s wrasslin’ could still put him on his back eating elbows.
Tito’s 1-dimensional, but that dimension is still fairly strong.
by asa on Jul 17, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Tito wants a warm-up fight, he should sign for one on August 1.
But even if he doesn’t get one, Franklin’s a sugar puff. Not sure why he’s clockwatching these days, but he’s sure no finisher anymore. I’d drop $50 on a healed Ortiz to put him down.
If you see Mark Coleman in person, drop $5 on the floor and watch the fun as he tries in vain to bend down and pick it up.
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by qwerty2323 on Jul 17, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Drop the double-speak and tell us what you really think.
Keep firing Assholes!
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by Ubernoober on Jul 17, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Haha
Seriously, what’s with the subtlety?
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate this move
I want Luiz Cane to fight Rich Franklin.
(stomps feet and slams door)
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by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great, more Tito news.
But yeah, Tito stands no chance against Rich Franklin. They should give him somebody more on his level, like Soszynski or Coleman.
by Ahhhoki on Jul 17, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd pick Rich
But I think it would make for an entertaining fight.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Tito has been written off too quickly, personally. He did about the best anyone has done so far with the current champ, and fought a controversial draw with the previous champ. If he comes back ok from his surgery he could still have a good future in the division.
I bet he would love another crack at Chuck, thats for sure.
by brad23 on Jul 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coleman is too much of a gimmie..
Rich vs Tito would be a good competitive fight and certainly not a “warm up”… Cane or Jon Jones would be good to watch also.. But i say give him the Vera/Hamill winner.
by Anton Tabuena on Jul 17, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or the loser (Hamill). Vera would clown Tito just like he’s gonna do to Matt Hamill. :(
by Ahhhoki on Jul 17, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well for me that would be a --> :)
Vera needs bigger names in his resume, and i think tito could be the guy that would make him a bigger draw (if he wins)
by Anton Tabuena on Jul 17, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’ve given him bigger names, like Tim Sylvia, Fabricio Werdum, Keith Jardine…didn’t work out so well…
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by themachiavellian on Jul 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Vera is going to surprise a lot of people. In a good way this time. There, I said it.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And subo's gonna have to change his sig!
by Anton Tabuena on Jul 17, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh snapz
What was the bet?
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Hamill wins, weox3 will say ’I’m on Subo’s side.’
If there in fact is a God and he hates me, I’ll have to be gay for Vera or something.
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by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If god is out there, he most assuredly does not like you, mate.
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by themachiavellian on Jul 17, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if he’s a dick, then yeah. I do good deeds.
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by subo on Jul 18, 2009 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"weoweoweo is the best… and I <3 Vera cause he is pogi.."
pogi = good looking/handsome in Filipino.
by Anton Tabuena on Jul 17, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s the one. Message for Hamill: ::.. .. . .:: ..:: … (translation: WIN DAMNIT)
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by subo on Jul 18, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Would him and Hamill fight because of their relationship?
fightlockdown.com
by The Legend on Jul 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hamill fought rich (who he’s also friends with), so anythings possible.
by woooburn on Jul 17, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, didn’t think about that
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by The Legend on Jul 17, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, you're right
Tito would have some resistance, and remember how Hamill basically laid down his gun for Rich? The UFC isn’t going to do that to him again anytime soon.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tito vs Hamill?
I don’t think that would happen for obvious reasons.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems perfect to me – Hamill is immune to Tito’s butchery of language.
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by themachiavellian on Jul 17, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit
No wonder he likes him; he doesn’t have to hear his bullshit.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit “actions” and then “rec”.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jul 17, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'm getting word
That Hamill hasn’t heard of any possible fight with Tito.
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by SSreporters on Jul 17, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Flip/flopping Tito, here’s Tito on MMA Connected a couple days ago:
“I’ve done alot for the company (UFC). I’ve done a whole bunch for the company and to get disrespected time and time again… to them it’s personal. To Dana it’s personal, I think… I dunno, to me it’s business and they’ve offered me a big contract, a huge, bigger than any contract i’ve ever seen. But my integritys too proud to be disrespected the way I did, I can’t respect myself if I do go back. And let me tell you it’s big money. I’m not selling out man, I can’t.”
by Nick Thomas on Jul 17, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My hatred of him is borderline irrational.
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by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
My integrity has no shame.
If you see Mark Coleman in person, drop $5 on the floor and watch the fun as he tries in vain to bend down and pick it up.
by Ozzz on Jul 18, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a good statement that completely summarizes how compartmentalized he is. He states how it’s personal for the UFC but business for him, then he goes on to say that he won’t take the deal for personal selling out reasons. That doesn’t sound like business to me.
by Dooda on Jul 17, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i guess that means there is a bit of truth as they have already offered him a big contract..
the Fertittas probably convinced him to change the proudness of his integrity. hahah
by Anton Tabuena on Jul 17, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find it very hard to believe that anyone would think that
Lorenzo would go personally to meet Tito to bring him back! Dana & the Fertitta’s are tight & I see no way that would happen.
Arguing on the internet is like being in the special olympics, even when you win you are still retarded.
by dnevil001 on Jul 17, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s already happened many times…sooooo…I’m not sure how you see “now way” that Lorenzo would go to a meeting with Tito.
"You guys are jerking eachother off with some pseudo deep bullshit." - Kid Nate
by kyfm621 on Jul 17, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mirko says:
You don’t know from what you talk about.
If you see Mark Coleman in person, drop $5 on the floor and watch the fun as he tries in vain to bend down and pick it up.
by Ozzz on Jul 18, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes! I would love to see Tito back in the UFC. Rampage vs. Tito has always been a matchup that I wanted to see.
by Bandaka on Jul 17, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think that would happen.. they’re friends right? or at least before, they were.
by Anton Tabuena on Jul 17, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well if this is all true and Tito does come back I am all for that. Who wants to see him compete in Affliction/Strikeforce really?
by Bandaka on Jul 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see him fight
Babalu. Been wanting that one for years.
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by Kid Nate on Jul 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cause unless that fight would be with affliction, it doesn't really interest me.
Tito in SF without elbows, would take off a bit of luster in a Tito fight.
by Anton Tabuena on Jul 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
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by Kid Nate on Jul 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is literally my least favorite part of Strikeforce. What is up with that?
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by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You still could
I get the impression that Babalu wants back in the UFC.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah he does
he needs to keep winning and maybe, just maybe he’ll get to come back.
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by Kid Nate on Jul 17, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think winning had anything to do with him being outside of the UFC. If I recall correctly, didn’t he say he was happy fighting outside of the UFC since he was making twice as much? I haven’t heard anything from him about coming back and fighting in the UFC, although, that would be cool.
by Jmend255 on Jul 17, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’ll be back.
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by Leland Roling on Jul 17, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, twice today
Babalu jeopardized setting MMA back to the Dark Ages by holding onto a choke to prove a point. That is about 1.7 million times worse than what Brock did.
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by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
But did he used to be a pro wrestler?
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah they are friends
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by The Legend on Jul 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Franklin would kill Tito. Granted, Tito has a great record, but his last relevant win was in 2006.
by lhasafi on Jul 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why the matchup has to be. Tito could lose a warm up fights unless you really go into the dregs. Instead have a blow out headlining battle with Franklin. Any way it goes you get another fight out of Tito. Either a mega battle or you at least get to put him in with a throw away fighter like Hamill or Coleman.
by SES 84 on Jul 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Franklin might have trouble with Ortiz being such a heavy LHW and a wrestler on top of that. Ace just lost to a wrestler in Henderson.
by Bandaka on Jul 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i still think Rich won that fight..
by Anton Tabuena on Jul 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would have if it were a five round fight.
by Bandaka on Jul 17, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or if he'd thrown a punch in the last round.
If you see Mark Coleman in person, drop $5 on the floor and watch the fun as he tries in vain to bend down and pick it up.
by Ozzz on Jul 18, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Rich/Tito and CroCop/DosSantos pushes through,
they should call it UFC 103: The Prodigal Son
by Anton Tabuena on Jul 17, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d hardly consider the UFC CroCop’s home, but I see what you’re doing there. Ha..
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now if they could just get a deal worked out with Tim Sylvia…..
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by ufc4 on Jul 17, 2009 3:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
That's not the prodigal son..
That’s the blacksheep of the family that got kicked out of the house cause his folks found him too boring.
by Anton Tabuena on Jul 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been saying they need a main to EXCEED 600K
Not to dip below it.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$6 and a can of coke?
Seriously, I don’t think Monte Cox would be shooting for the moon on Sylvia’s next contract.
If you see Mark Coleman in person, drop $5 on the floor and watch the fun as he tries in vain to bend down and pick it up.
by Ozzz on Jul 18, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally
a distraction from all the Lesnar talk, maybe that is all this is just a diversion.
by proflex on Jul 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tito Vs Brock
Keep firing Assholes!
Thanks to Bisping's reenactment of the Battle of Cowpens, walla walla walla I'm an idiot.
by Ubernoober on Jul 17, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Another fun opponent for Tito would be Mark Coleman"
call me crazy, but couldn’t coleman fight FRANKLIN? 103 is still two months away. not sure it would be much of a draw, but it’d probably be more of one than franklin/cane, as most people have been suggesting.
by woooburn on Jul 17, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be a terrible main.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't say i'd love it myself
just dont see many more options at this point if chuck is off the table, and they’re at all worried about ppv buys.
by woooburn on Jul 17, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We always say this and they pull a rabbit out of their asses. Tito could be that rabbit.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
But Wandy’s going down. I’m sure he’d do whatever was asked of him, but he really needs to be allowed to move down for the sake of his career.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Down=weight
To be clear..
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well isn’t Silva just switching between weight classes anyway?
by Bandaka on Jul 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
He did a catch weight with Franklin on his way down.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tito being Tito
Tito is his own best promoter. Who knows what Tito is saying, it’s fairly ambiguous. All he really said was that they came to amends; that could mean an olive branch over the phone, cocktails, whatever. He won’t fight Franklin, I’d be more certain he’ll fight a tune-up fight with Strikeforce and then, if there really is a deal with UFC, then maybe take a serious fight at that point. Tito’s best days are behind him and the UFC isn’t going to hotly pursue a once very good fighter – especially at 205 – they have enough excellent talent at light heavy.
by Fooshnickens on Jul 17, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This isn’t Tito being Tito. This is Tito realizing there aren’t any other options and the UFC likely offering him somewhat more money. And Tito and Dana acting like adults.
by AlwaysRelaxing on Jul 17, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bleh, this is more just Tito talking. Until I hear anything even remotely positive about Ortiz from White I’ll feel comfortable saying you’ll never see Ortiz in the UFC again.
by pr0cs on Jul 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“MY FIGHT WITH CHEETO” -—> “MY REMATCH WITH CHEETO.”
by DirtyML on Jul 17, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
am i the only one
that thinks that tito looks alot like perez hilton
by kanodogg on Jul 17, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've always said Tito will end up back in the UFC.
I still really do believe that. If he had a deal with the other organizations, it would have been done by now (actually done, not Tito saying it’s done). He’ll definitely finish out his career with the UFC. Of course it’s not certain until the UFC announces it, but I’m pretty sure that’s where he’s heading. As much as I dislike Tito and his cave-man speach patterns, I do enjoy his fights.
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by pud333 on Jul 17, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think for once
that Tito may be telling the truth here. We’ll see here in the next couple of days when White responds to this.
by GetItOn on Jul 17, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The nice thing about Tito news is that it is in no way repetitive.
I dislike Matt Hughes and Twidder.
by MonkeyCHops on Jul 17, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
The nice thing about Tito news is that it is in no way repetitive.
I dislike Matt Hughes and Twidder.
by MonkeyCHops on Jul 17, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
^ This is brilliant. You guys, be more like MonkeyCHops.
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by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
And less like subo.
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by ufc4 on Jul 17, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Flagged for being adorable.
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by subo on Jul 18, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could UFC 103 be Henderson/Franklin II?
by Nick Thomas on Jul 17, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t jump off the Cane bandwagon, Nick! We need you!
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by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Banha gives me a Banha.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t he the most compelling match up for Rich?
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by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure anyone’s arguing that, but it’s not a main event, that’s for sure.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d actually rather see Ortiz/Franklin.
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by Richard Wade on Jul 18, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d prefer Ortiz/Henderson and Franklin/Cane.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Jul 18, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t want to see Ortiz/Henderson because I want Hendo to stick at 185.
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Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Jul 18, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same. I’d like to see Ortiz get his ass kicked by Rich too, but Cane would be a much more interesting/compelling fight instead of seeing if someone else can outwrestle Rich Franklin.
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by subo on Jul 18, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve heard rumors for two days of Tito vs. Coleman in November.
by Michael Rome on Jul 17, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That fight makes sense. Coleman is coming off a big win…. And it is a great named fight…. But it is still a tune-up fight for Ortiz due to the way they match up.
Ortiz vs. Franklin makes absolutely no sense at all.
by AlwaysRelaxing on Jul 17, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn’t except for the fact they badly need a main event for that show. It would be short sighted to do that fight though.
by Michael Rome on Jul 17, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goddamnit, War Coleman. I will actually cry if he loses to Tito.
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by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I vote Dan Henderson fights Coleman and lays another right hand of doom to stop yet another troll train.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Jul 17, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tito/Coleman is one of my dream fights, don’t ask me why it just always has for some reason
fightlockdown.com
by The Legend on Jul 17, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Btw, I would like to gloat a little bit:
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2008/12/16/694415/quote-of-the-day-tito-orti
by Michael Rome on Jul 17, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
I'll rec that
Also, that thread is a BE graveyard.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it sure is
kind of fun to go back and dance on the graves too.
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by Kid Nate on Jul 17, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, tylerdurden. That flame out was absolutely epic.
How's the weather up your own ass? - Stephen Colbert
by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He once asked me if there were any tall buildings where I live. I couldn’t figure out if it was because they just got the internet where he lives or if he wanted me to try base jumping for the first time.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he was going to blow them all up.
I dislike Matt Hughes and Twidder.
by MonkeyCHops on Jul 17, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is the most logical explanation
Now something about how he didn’t get banned because he never really existed.
"The reason a rabbit outruns a fox is because the rabbit is running for his life and the fox is running for his dinner."
by Blackout612 on Jul 17, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pic from that story still makes me lol.
by Phildo on Jul 18, 2009 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’ve been saying this for a while, the timing is perfect for tito to come back, UFC 103 has been needing something big to go against Maywether Marquez(beating Mayweather on PPV after all the shit has been saying would be awesome) Franklin Tito is that fight
by davec84 on Jul 17, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would be happy if Tito was resigned. I don’t think he would have been much of an asset to the other orgs
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
by lovingmma25 on Jul 17, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You said you wanted to see him fight Anderson Silva. Do you now?
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by subo on Jul 17, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
by lovingmma25 on Jul 17, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why would any top 205 fighter take a fight w/tito?...
he has hasn’t won a fight in almost three years and that was ken shamrock in back to back fights. the money better be great and a promise of a title shot, if not franklin/silva/hammill has nothing to win w/a fight against the gorilla.
by thejd on Jul 17, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fighters are lining up to fight him. More to gain than against almost anyone, huge name and a big stage. And everyone thinks they can beat him.
by Michael Rome on Jul 17, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Exactly, why wouldn’t they want to fight him? Other than a title shot there’s no better fight at 205- a guy with a big name that will draw lots of eyes and that any top-10 ranked fighter would be favored in. What more could you ask for?
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by ufc4 on Jul 17, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been there, done that......
….. do you want the trouble Dana?
by 49er16 on Jul 17, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tito vs Franklin at 103?
Yes please! I plan on going to that event! Right now there is no belt on the line and this would be the next best thing! :)
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 17, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dana confirms make-up via Twitter
danawhiteufc: Yes tito and I made up
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by Leland Roling on Jul 17, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also interesting... TITO also said...
titoortiz: yeah, me and @danawhiteufc made up, I’m expecting to be inside the Octagon again soon, thanks for the support – I appreciate it
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by Leland Roling on Jul 17, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, my.
How's the weather up your own ass? - Stephen Colbert
by subo on Jul 17, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, this is crazy lol.
Awesome and crazy!
GSP: I pulled my groin.
Greg Jackson: I don't care Georges! HIT HIM WITH YOUR GROIN!
by xFenixKnightx on Jul 17, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Replies...
danawhiteufc: Doesn’t mean he’s back it means we aren’t smashing each other anymore and we don’t hate each other.
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by Leland Roling on Jul 17, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dana the day before Randy announced back: “there is no deal with Randy”
by Michael Rome on Jul 17, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
upon further consideration the funny thing is the Dana/Tito fued was a good draw for the UFC, If there is no fued will Tito be as much of a draw as he once was
by davec84 on Jul 17, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting—I handn’t thought about this angle yet.
by An Old Friend on Jul 17, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something tells me this whole thing was planned all along
by GetItOn on Jul 17, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so perhaps Tito was sent out to do recog on Affliction and Strikeforce?
"Wait a minute. What did you just say? You're predicting $4-a-gallon gas? ... That's interesting. I hadn't heard that." --George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 28, 2008
by lovingmma25 on Jul 17, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are missing the real possibility here...
….Tito vs Randy. Nostalgia city.
You know Tito wants revenge for the spank, even though Randy told me this week he “most definitely” is gunning for a Lesnar rematch. (More on that Monday)
But if it has to be 103, Tito and Wanderlei makes me think of good times.
If you see Mark Coleman in person, drop $5 on the floor and watch the fun as he tries in vain to bend down and pick it up.
by Ozzz on Jul 18, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That sig line might need updating
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by subo on Jul 18, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just got off the phone with Dana...
He’ll be fighting Tito at 103
by Skoobs on Jul 18, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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