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Tito Ortiz and Dana White not getting along ...again

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It seems like the rocky relationship between UFC President Dana White and light heavyweight fighter Tito Ortiz has hit another snag.

The two were supposed to box this past weekend in a three-round exhibition. It was supposed to be payback for Ortiz, who left the organization a few years back after a bitter contract dispute.

However, Ortiz failed to appear for the weigh-ins and didn't show for the well-known event because the financial terms of the bout were not ironed out beforehand.

Now, Ortiz is feeling the heat from fans and others who think he is a money-hungry mouthpiece who ducked the fight. According to Ortiz, that perception is not only totally innaccurate, but the work of White.

Here's the latest from his MySpace:

"I just got off the phone with The Scott Ferrall show( Sirius radio). He said the fight with Dana was going to be for charity! That is the first time that has ever been brought to my attention that this fight was in any way shape or form going to be viewed by the public, or any proceeds made and given to a charity house. All of my fans know that I spend a huge amount of my time dedicated to charities. I help under priveleged childred, do bi-annual blood drives and many many other things that come from my heart. This wasn't about charity. This is obviously about Dana White trying to save face. He did not want this fight to be viewed by you ( the public) for fear of being punked. I came up with the idea to box Dana, and he agreed wholeheartedly. and dealpoints were discussed. We came to the conclusion that the training would be filmed and shown on Spike TV and the fight would be aired for PPV on UFC's website and punishment.com. He then , a week before... pulled the plug, without an explaination. Well, to me THAT is punking out. And now he has the balls to try to lie and say it was initially for charity? That is LOW, VERY LOW. I have been getting paid for fighting the last 10 years. Im not going to start fighting for free now. But I will box Dana's head for free if it goes to charity. Im trying to fight for what I believe in and I get held down on a consistent basis by Dana. Jealousy? I don't know. But it isn't right. I feel sorry for all the fighters that get taken advantage of, but I will not be that guy. I have gotten quite a few very negative comments by people here on my site, and it bothers me since I really go out of my way to do the right thing, not only for me, but for my family. This is not a hobby for me, it"s my Career! PERIOD! If I don't look out for myself no one will. Love me or Hate me, I will still be fighting, kicking ass and taking names. I've been doing it for the last ten years.. and I will continue to dominate and be the best man I can be."

It seems like Ortiz now has more reason to punch White in the face ... too bad he missed his chance the first time around.

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Who needs that punk when they now have such an array of fighters available from the “acquisition”

by wildbill on Mar 28, 2007 9:45 AM EDT reply actions  

Tito’s explanation does not excuses him of being a no show. He is a whiny baby. He asked for the fight and then does not show up. He wanted the fight to teach White a lesson not to make money and at the last minute it all about the money. I hope Rashad kicks his butt into retirement. I’m sick of Tito.

by Darron on Mar 28, 2007 10:03 AM EDT reply actions  

they are both dicks….tito seems to be in the right this time although if i was him id still be tempted to take advantage of being able to punch dana legally as much as he wants. it would be stupid to risk injury tho.

by Flying Knee on Mar 28, 2007 10:15 AM EDT reply actions  

oh shit, now dana pissed tito off, he’s gonna go to pride, oh wait we own that mother fucker too…

by tha spida on Mar 28, 2007 10:45 AM EDT reply actions  

if i was dana white there is no way in hell i’d box tito now, tito sounds pissed and i pretty much agree with him, there are a lot of us who would have liked to watch this, they could have made some money off this, and if it were for charity then dana white is the dick because he could have made this huge and got a shit load of money for whatever charity he wanted…keep punishing mother fuckers tito, don’t let this kind of shit hold you down…

by tha spida on Mar 28, 2007 10:48 AM EDT reply actions  

this is also bad news for rah, now tito feels like he has to earn some respect back and what better way to do that than to knock out evans???theres no way tito loses to rah, not yet

by tha spida on Mar 28, 2007 10:50 AM EDT reply actions  

I’LL BOX THE BOTH OF THEM FOR FREE IN A THONG,COWBOY HAT A CIG AND THE THEME SONG TO SPONGE BOB SQUARE PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HOLLA……………….
THE BOTH PUSSY TO ME TAKE THAT TO THE BANK.9 OUT OF TEN PEOPLE WHO BLOG ON THIS WEBSITE COULD WHOOP DANAS ASS AND 1 OUT OF 10 WOULD WHOOP TITOS ASS

by cheeks420 on Mar 28, 2007 11:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Tito has little legs, i think Rashad will eat him alive

by Thenovemberact on Mar 28, 2007 11:09 AM EDT reply actions  

months ago I heard this would be for charity, if i heard it, im sure Tito heard it…and if he didnt like it, he should have pulled out way before the weight in…..he is with Jenna so I guess he is used to pulling out the last second

by MMA Dude on Mar 28, 2007 11:10 AM EDT reply actions  

haha i know, i heard this was for charity from this site so long ago. bullshit, he knows that his rep would be brought to shit if he got pounded by dana.

by mike fed on Mar 28, 2007 11:41 AM EDT reply actions  

I can’t stand Tito Ortiz. He is all talk. I hope Evans kicks his ass and shuts him up. I am glad he did’nt come up with new excuses on his loss to Chuck. And since He could not find a good one for his (probable)loss to dana, his punk ass didnt show up. He does not fight tough opponents, cuz he aint tough enough. Man, if he leaves UFC well, Oh well, He ain’t a threat to no one’s belt.

by Nash on Mar 28, 2007 12:51 PM EDT reply actions  

“Im trying to fight for what I believe in and I get held down on a consistent basis by Dana.”

Actually, Tito, you’re being held down by your inability to legitimately beat a decent fighter who isn’t 10 years past his prime. And we all know Forrest got jobbed on that decision.

by PW on Mar 28, 2007 1:36 PM EDT reply actions  

haha i know, i heard this was for charity from this site so long ago

I would not assume that Tito is surfing MMA-related websites in his spare time. While it sounds fishy, it may very well be true that he didn’t knew about it. Only desperate fighters like Vera who try to get in good grace with the fans waste time on sherdog forums and alike. Not saying he is not a dick – but maybe my first impression was right: both are dickheads.

by YouTapped on Mar 28, 2007 1:50 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah youre right, Tito and everyone around him are too classy to look at what people say about him on the internet…doubt it…it wasnt just this site saying it was for charity…surely someone who knows Tito atleast would say hey man i hear you were boxing Dana for charity…

by MMA Dude on Mar 28, 2007 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

i didnt even read the whole passage. ortiz disgusts me, dana needs to put his foot down… on his neck

by storhaug on Mar 28, 2007 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

If Dana lied, then I can understand… But being a business man myself I also know that you NEVER no show!!! AS SOON as he found out Dana was lying he should have contacted the press or someone to get the word out he wasnt showing… Oh well, Tito may just get his ass handed to him by Evans soon anyways…..

by Geesus on Mar 28, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Look how fast the guy was to reply to the shit he took for backing out, and you say he isnt surfing the net, how can he hear about this shit so fast, and reply, but doesnt get word of news when its not in his best interest, very convienient Id say. Tito is SO INSENSERE! I do it far the fans, bullshit, I do it for the soldiers, more bullshit! Even remembering when he did that “nice” thing for his guys on tuf, taking them for dinner that is, he looked at them all like, wow, Im so smart, look how nice I am, IM amazing, what a bunch of suckers, Im so clever, fuck you Tito. Who about a boxing match with me dick head?

by UFCmaniac on Mar 29, 2007 7:59 AM EDT reply actions  

I still remember Tito of old, a complete and utter wanker. It doesn’t matter how nice he tries to be now, I can’t shake that. Saying that though I’m not sure who I like less him or Dana. Why can’t they arrange the fight again, they have even more reason to do it now. The only reason Dana maybe wouldn’t want to do it now is if he never really intended for the money to go to charity.

by Ade on Mar 29, 2007 9:11 AM EDT reply actions  

TITOS’ MOTHER DON’T EVEN LIKE HIM,SHE’SA DANA FAN….HOLLA……

by cheeks420 on Mar 29, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

i just saw on tv.. that fight did happen ..thier showing it next thursday the 12th…..i think dana has a chance…he did almost go pro…taught boxing for years….plus now he has a shitload of money….he can afford the best trainers in the world……i mean its a slim chance at best but he definately has a chance

by mmafan on Apr 5, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah i heard somthing on ultimate fightnight that they were showing that fight next thursday as well…but i cant find anything to back that up..

by Paybacks on Apr 7, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

He is a punk.. True and true. Never beat a fighter worth much of anything. Wouldn’t it be great if he got schooled.

by crazyfuk on Apr 8, 2007 4:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Tito’s explanation does not excuses him of being a no show.

Uhm, would you show up for a pre-fight weigh-in when you are told a week before that the fight is off?

by amused on Apr 12, 2007 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

if i was Dana white there is no way in hell I’d box Tito now, Tito sounds pissed and i pretty much agree with him, there are a lot of us who would have liked to watch this, they could have made some money off this, and if it were for charity then Dana white is the dick because he could have made this huge and got a shit load of money for whatever charity he wanted…keep punishing mother fuckers Tito, don’t let this kind of shit hold you down…

If I’m not mistaken I believe Tito claimed that he was not looking to gain anything money wise from this fight! He clearly stated he was looking to spar with Dana to settle a grudge and to feel better about himself! HA! That’s a joke if I we’re Tito I would just kill myself for the shame that he has brought to his family and (10) fans which tha spida is one of the 10 fans he has or had! tha spida seriously your as much of a joke as Tito is! Yes I believe Tito should be banned from anymore televised events in MMA PERIOD! His a joke always has been always will be! Plus the more shit that comes out of his mouth makes him to look more like a ASS! Dana White I believe did the right thing he trained he showed and Tito yet again PUSSIED OUT! I think Dana should copyright a shirt that says:

Sparring Glove’s $125.00 S

Sparring Session $200.00

Body Gear $350.00

Ring for Fight $1000.00

Tito punking out priceless!!!

 Clearly he is a bitch and so are all of his so called fan’s or anyone that tries to stand up for him! If you do your a fucking joke along with Tito’s dumbass!!!! Tito you fucked up your the joke and now you have nothing and cannot do anything to claim any respect back! (If you had any to begin with!!!)

by TAPOUT EXTREME on Apr 14, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I think tito is awsome and i dont care what everyone says….he is a great fighter to watch, and he is a very generouse person. I have to say i stayed up till 2am in the morning waiting to watch him and Dana spar and when it didnt happen i was very embarrased because like him i have a big mouth and like to brag about tito very often to my frinds, but after reading his explanation i feel alot better….would any of you go to work for free? i dont think so

by Emily on Nov 29, 2007 2:01 PM EST reply actions  

what would you think if mark cuban was pissed at one of his employees and wanted to beat him up.dana white is unprofessional and it is costing the ufc.many fighters who leave want nothing to do with the ufc.in the end what is an orginazation without its heros of the past present and future,every year all the former nfl champs get together and its sposored by the nfl.i believe couture and ortiz both can still pull in big bucks for other orginazations and put them on the map.

by joe on May 25, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

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