Dana White: Tito Ortiz next fight in the UFC a 'possibility'
by MMAmania.com on Jul 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT
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Dana White may not be out of the Tito Ortiz business after all.
While nothing is official at this time, and despite a "welcome back Tito" message on White's Twitter account earlier this afternoon, "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" could "possibly" return to the Octagon sometime soon.
White clarified the situation, sort of, on ESPN 1100's Radiothon just a few minutes ago.
Here's a snip:
"Tito and I have been talking, and we've been trying to see if we can figure things out,. It's a possibility.... I've said many times Tito and I have issues. We both need to grow up."
White and Ortiz began to mend fences at the fan expo on UFC 100 weekend, which was another surprising twist in their tumultuous relationship. It appears now that both parties may have put their prides aside to once again make money together.
Lots of it.
Ortiz — one of the most recognizable and controversial faces in the sport — has been a part of several of the top-grossing pay-per-view (PPV) events ever for the promotion. All but one of his 22 professional fights have come under the UFC banner in a career that dates back to 1997.
He has three wins, two defeats and one draw since he returned to action in 2006 from a brief hiatus. And those three victories have come at the expense of a past-his-prime, Ken Shamrock (twice), and a controversial split decision over Forrest Griffin.
His last fight was a unanimous decision loss to current 205-pound light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida at UFC 84: "Ill Will" back in May 2008.
Ortiz has blamed nagging back injuries, which he recently underwent major spinal fusion surgery to correct, as the reason for his most recent lackluster performances.
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scrap hendo/franklin 2 and either do hendo/tito or franklin/tito
by matmar87 on Jul 24, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
i agree..i read an interview on yahoo with rich and he wanted some time off so henderson/tito would be a good match
by tuffguy01 on Jul 24, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
It would, but why would Hendo want to go back up to ‘05 when he’s in line for another title shot?
I wouldn’t if I were him.
Could match up with…
Tito / Evans II
Tito / T. Silva
Tito / Forrest II
Tito / Jardine
Possibly…
Tito/ Belfort II
Tito / Babalu II
by introvert on Jul 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I say hendo vs Tito. Tito would literally have nothing for him.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 24, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
tito forrest would be a huge fight ..and one that t id love to see..also tito and rashad shit we might even see tito couture 2
by tuffguy01 on Jul 24, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah Tito vs Forrest needs to happen and i’m sure Tito would win so that’d be great!.. give him that and then he’s ready to beat Rashad again.. or they could go slow and make sure he wins by giving him Wanderlei, Thiago Silva and Jardine..
by RoB on Jul 24, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
why are we always talking about Tito Ortiz? he’s such a f’in star it’s not even funny…
by RoB on Jul 24, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Tito just started training again for the first time in I believe a year or so. He’s coming back from fairly major back surgery.
He passed on Fedor because of this, and I’m sure he’ll need at least until December to prepare to fight again
by jtc2112 on Jul 24, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
TITO VS FRANKLIN 103 DANA HINTED TO IT IN THE INTERVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Colin on Jul 24, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Tito’s head is so big it doesn’t fit in the picture frame.
by DAVE A on Jul 24, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s a guy named Jrandolph that is telling everyone that Tito would win if a rematch with Machida was scheduled.
by Sheriff on Jul 25, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Someone asked Dana why Rich and Hendo were fighting again, and Dana hinted that there could be a change due to the lack of interest from the fans. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Rich vs Tito. That would free up Hendo for Belfort.
by RealDrew on Jul 25, 2009 2:13 AM EDT up reply actions
well sheriff that’s not impossible.. he wouldn’t be the favorite but if he can improve then there’s a good chance
by RoB on Jul 25, 2009 5:05 AM EDT up reply actions
that is messed up, F the fans seriously make the fight that makes sense for the fighters! all they see is $$
by RoB on Jul 25, 2009 7:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same exact fight matchup
by RiverHorror on Jul 25, 2009 5:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I say tito vs cane!!! if they cant put him in at 103 vs franklyn!!
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 24, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
TITO VS JON JONES!!
come-on anyone with me Jon jones whould be an ultimate test for the g-n-p king..
by mikeybear on Jul 25, 2009 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I would be happy to see tito in the ufc hall of fame.
by Drew on Jul 24, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
I find it hard to get excited about Tito anymore. Never been much of a fan, and I really don’t believe he’s much of a factor in the LHW division. But I suppose it could maybe bring about an interesting matchup or two…
by Amos on Jul 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Tito is definitely not a title contender or an exciting fighter by today’s standards, but Ive been watching him fight for so long that it’s kind of nostalgic. It’s all about the matchups, get him a competitive fight and I’ll probably root for him.
by DAVE A on Jul 24, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Tito vs. anyone sells fights. hate to tell u guys but tito at 100% could become a contender!
by kevin on Jul 24, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
I agree with the selling of fights but disagree with contendership.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 24, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
anything is possible at the end of the day that’s up to Dana and his boys, cause Tito beats a certain style of fighters and all they have to do is to match him up against those guys and next thing you know he’s fighting for the title… I mean Forrest Griffin got literally handed the title!
by RoB on Jul 24, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
it’ll be Tito/Coleman first…then Tito/Randy or Tito/Forest
by McArthur on Jul 25, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
If tito is 100% he could compete at 205. We seem to forget that he only fights top tier guys( No “bad” losses). Maybe with a 100% Tito, we could once again possibly see the belt around the HB Badboy. Or at least get some great matches
by mmafanbigb on Sep 7, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I always defend Tito with you Kevin, but he needs to evolve to become a contender. Tito has a style that can beat anyone who doesn’t have great TD defense. But the top guys who can avoid being taken down will school Tito standing unless he evolves more. He will also need better striking to set up the takedowns better than he used to.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 25, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions
LHW champ in 2010.
Mark this post down….You heard it hear first.
by introvert on Jul 24, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
he is a good fighter. i remember when all the dicks on this site were talking about how overated he is and how he sucks but now that hes heading back to the ufc everyone is excited. there was a small group of us that never left titos side BUT i doubt hell do much. hes above gatekeeper by far but not at the very top of the division.
by Jared on Jul 24, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t kid yourselves fellas! You heard it here first – Tito rejoins UFC and goes 1-2 in his next three!
by NameNotRequired on Jul 24, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree!.. LHW title fight for Tito in 2010 is a definite!
by RoB on Jul 24, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Machida already smashed tito why would tito even want to get back in the cage with him in 2010? that’s who is gonna have the belt for a long long time, MACHIDA!!
by TheDragon on Jul 24, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
he wont beat machida. ever. Machida will hold the belt through the end of the Mayan Calender.
by JRE on Jul 24, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I would love to see Tito vs Shogun for the belt after Shogun dismantles Machida. Lyoto is a supreme badass, but I gotta stand behind the old Chute Boxe camp on this one. Lyoto is weak in the clinch and on the ground, and after about 15 knees from the Thai clinch, Shogun wins via flying armbar!!!!
No for real, Shogun is the only potential candidate at this time of taking the belt, and a Shogun vs Ortiz fight would be legendary, if Tito is indeed healthy.
by RU486 on Jul 25, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Machida can be KO’ed by the likes of a Rampage or anyone with bombs.
Hard, but not impossible
by Bennie Blanco on Jul 25, 2009 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions
agreed, Machida looked terrible in the clinch and he was lucky that Tito didn’t catch him with one of those knees to the chin!.. If Tito clinched like that in their 2nd fight he would win!
by RoB on Jul 25, 2009 5:08 AM EDT up reply actions
And undoubtedly heard it here last…and for good reason.
by Amos on Jul 24, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah pple will give you credit like I got for saying tito would be in the UFC again before the Machida fight!
by kevin on Jul 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
what are you smoking introvert? I though we had the best cron in nor-cal but that shyt u smoking makes me jealous
jk, I think he could actually do much better than people think but I dont think he will ever hold a belt again at least in the UFC
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 24, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
naah dood, i think[if i remember correct] introvert is from canada. and canada definitely has the best smoke..
but i do agree nor cal~
intro is high as a giraffe’s pussy, if he actually thinks jacob will hold the strap next year..~
by stinky~fingers on Jul 24, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
stink, u up for ruth’s chris 7pm fri night befoire 101
by kevin on Jul 24, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
i want some hash hish from the middle east!!
-mac dre
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 24, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
by RiverHorror on Jul 25, 2009 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions
that be sick too!!
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 24, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
i dnt really see jon jones throwing tito around like he did bonnar ..but machida did so maybe ..still a fight id like to see lol
by tuffguy01 on Jul 24, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
how about mark “the possum player” coleman vs tito hahahahahhhahaha gotta love that post fight interview after the bonnar fight
by TheDragon on Jul 24, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
lol nice nickname
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 25, 2009 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions
There are still a lot of interesting match ups for Tito but i think he’s not capable of winning the belt anymore. His skill set is too limited for the new breed of fighters these days.
Gatekeeper for the Top 5 LHW IMO.
by RYE on Jul 24, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
Tito was good I hope all this back talk and really helps him out
by king criminales on Jul 24, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
tito vs coleman, maybe u guys don’t like it but i do..
by guyverbob on Jul 24, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
If Tito is coming back to the UFC the last thing that should happen is D. White and Tito talking. Let bygones be bygones and let the Fertetta’s do the taking.
by DAVE A on Jul 24, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
Dana defiantly signaled that the Franklin Henderson bout is not going to happen as its not a fight the fans want. We will see
by Jason on Jul 24, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
when did he signal that I must have missed it can you tell me where he said or signaled that becouse I really dont want to see that rematch!!
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 25, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
id be suprised if Tito went in against a top contender first time out. I was thinking they might give him someone like Houston Alexander, let him gnp his ass then promote the hell out of the new Tito with a “new” back!!
Just a thought!
I really dont care for Hendo v Rich there are so many other fights for both of them right now. They could do Hendo v okami for no1, they could do rich v luis cain….. no need for hendo/rich at this stage, plus its in between divisions at which both are trying to go in different directions, doesnt make sense!!
by mo on Jul 24, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
Why is Tito’s head so freaking big, oh yeah, HGH
by Boston170 on Jul 24, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
Tito had one fight outside the UFC, in West Coast NHB Championships, in 1998.
by Razzle on Jul 24, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
pretty excited to see tito back in the ufc. theres usually so much tito bashing on here its ridiculous. the guy has fought tons of top guys and beaten a lot of them. i dont know how you can bash on someone like that.
by jr on Jul 24, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
Jr, It’s what you call “HATERS” .. People always say his head is big and so on and so on.. Id like for them to post up a pic of themselves.. Prolly face full of acne, buck teeth and lords knows what else..
by SoCal on Jul 24, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
no all I have is a beer bell and some scars I dont really bash on tito though, I cant say I like him but I certainly don’t dislike him, I actually want to see him do great couse I feel sorry for him, he gets so much shyt he doesnt deserve
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 25, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree Tito doesnt only talk a big fight but he usually steps up aswell, hes exciting and i for one would love to see him over here in the uk (scotland) live!!
by mo on Jul 25, 2009 12:33 AM EDT reply actions
Personally talked to danas close friend and co worker drasen moore, and he said that franklin vs tito is 99.99% a done deal. Also stated that tito got a top 5 fighter contract.
by YES U U U on Jul 25, 2009 12:48 AM EDT reply actions
100,000 less than chuck I wonder if they did sign him for how manny fights they did prob a 3 fight deal
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 25, 2009 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
hes gony be happy with you getting him in trouble!! its not released yet for a reason!!
by mo on Jul 25, 2009 1:53 AM EDT reply actions
Tito vs. Chuck will be held in Mexico this winter.
by Adam on Jul 25, 2009 1:56 AM EDT reply actions
that would sell a shyt load off ppv’s
by Nor Cal Mexican (formely Philicutioner) on Jul 25, 2009 2:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I pumped to see a vintage tito return, imagine tito vs rampage, franklin, !!!!1 def see tito rematching machida almost beat him!
by Colin on Jul 25, 2009 2:09 AM EDT reply actions
Tito vs. Rich only makes sense here. They both match up well with eachother. Either way I’m happy to see one of my figters back in the UFC.
by xxBAxx816 on Jul 25, 2009 5:48 AM EDT reply actions
Is it me, but I don’t care about tito anymore, he’s not a top level fighter, I would like to see Jenna doing a XXX ring girl appearance, if somebody can pass this idea to Dana, that’s the only good thing that can happen having tito back.
by Diego on Jul 25, 2009 6:06 AM EDT reply actions
The word “controversial” is used way too often in this sport. Any fight that goes to a split decision can be called controversial. I think media should reserve the word for greater injustices, like somebody tapped, and the referee didn’t see it, or somebody got poked in the eye causing him to lose.
Just my two cents.
by mikemick on Jul 25, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions
UFC IS JUST GETTING STRTED BIG THINGS ARE YET TO COME MARK MY WORDS THIS IS THE FUTURE
by levis on Jul 25, 2009 12:06 PM EDT reply actions
Machida is the worst champion ever, I mean the guy drinks his own pee, speaks terrible English, and has a unibrow. I don’t like to say this, but I hate him.
by dickbutt on Jul 28, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions
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