UFC 133: Tito Ortiz turned down rematch with Rashad Evans
by Geno Mrosko on Jul 13, 2011 12:55 AM EDT
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When Phil Davis went down with a knee injury and forced the UFC to scramble to find a late notice replacement for Rashad Evans at UFC 133 in Philadelphia on Aug. 6, they had the perfect candidate in mind.
None other than the recently resurrected Tito Ortiz.
That's the same Tito Ortiz that just destroyed Ryan Bader at UFC 132 on July 2 and told anyone who would listen that he was ready to get back inside the Octagon as fast as humanly possible in his quest to get "his" world title back.
So imagine the surprise of all involved when matchmaker Joe Silva and company came calling with a major main event fight opportunity and "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" replied with a big fat N-O.
That's according to Dana White himself (via MMA Fighting). Sorry, boss.
This is especially odd considering Ortiz's long held want for a rematch against Evans, whom he fought to a controversial draw with back in July 2007 at UFC 73, a fight he would have won if not for a point deduction.
Word travels fast, of course, and Tito is already on the defensive. Here's how he explained his decision on his Twitter account:
"I have a life and things to take care of. The fight game is about making the right choices of my career. If you knew what I have been going through you all would understand. Peaking for a fight is what makes a fighter unstoppable! Timing is everything in life. This is a rebuild year for me not do or die. The time will come again! #positive"
From the sounds of it, Ortiz simply didn't want to take a fight against an elite level light heavyweight on such short notice, even if it may as well have been a number one contender bout.
That's understandable, no?
However, it may not be the best career move for the suddenly resurgent 36-year-old. At an advanced age like that, and with a huge win still fresh in fight fan's minds, immediately jumping back in against one of the best fighters in the world, who is coming off a layoff lasting well over a year, seems to make too much sense to ignore.
No doubt, the UFC was eager to cash in on Ortiz's incredible upset win over Bader, as well, a win that got plenty of play in media outlets everywhere.
But nothing ever goes the way it's planned and in this case, the way it's backup planned.
The MMAFighting.com report also notes that Lyoto Machida has not officially accepted the fight but is expected to and that is the bout desired by UFC now that Ortiz has turned it down.
What do you think of this one, ladies and sirs? Did Tito make the right or wrong decision for his career?
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tito aint no fool.
he knows that he’s still 1 loss away from losing his job. for marketing reasons tito is a revenue getter. i’m surprised joe silva wanted that match unless he’s interested in in letting tito go asap. if tito still draws a crowd then give him babalu
Think not of where you are from as we all are from our father's penis.
-Ghandi
he knows that he’s still 1 loss away from losing his job.
Honestly I don’t think he is. Beating Bader in the biggest upset of the year gives him at least 2 fights.
Current bets:
20$ on Fedor to finish Hendo against ViolentMike.
SigBet with TheGreg on Rampage to beat Jones, his 2 weeks to my 1.
SigBets with kg12 on JDS to beat Cain and Nog to beat Schaub, 1 week each.
SigBet with Jay on Diaz not getting finished by GSP, 1 week.
possibly.
i think that will hinge on how the fight goes. if tito gets dominated the whole 3 rounds or if he gets tko’d i think they cut him.
if it’s an all out war like forest vs bonner i think they give him another fight.
it’s possible that we are both right, which is odd because i’m always right and you’re always wrong. i will share my gold metal poteum this one time. but after the photo shoot you need to step down off my platform and let the bandit take in his glory. let the bandit kick sand upon the faces of these peasants residing here on mania.
i want a slice of watermelon and i want it right now. and cut the rhine off it so i get straight watermelon juicy bites. oh- and i want it cold, real cold. put it on ice for 30 minutes. did you just track mud across my burber carpet? out, get the fuck out of my site. looking at you disgusts me, but first get me the watermelon
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-Ghandi
by arm.bar.bandit on Jul 13, 2011 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Dare I ask...?
What is a poteum?
"Dak is going to punch you with sunshine and rainbows for saying that. ." - TheGreg
by Dakatak on Jul 13, 2011 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i believe it is podium misspelled?
Current bets:
20$ on Fedor to finish Hendo against ViolentMike.
SigBet with TheGreg on Rampage to beat Jones, his 2 weeks to my 1.
SigBets with kg12 on JDS to beat Cain and Nog to beat Schaub, 1 week each.
SigBet with Jay on Diaz not getting finished by GSP, 1 week.
That's what I was hoping
but with ABB, you never know.
"Dak is going to punch you with sunshine and rainbows for saying that. ." - TheGreg
Not sure anyone wants to know that answer.
Michael Bisping is a middleweight contender haha and also pigs can fly.
by thunderdownunder on Jul 13, 2011 1:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'll tell u what though tito is big 205 lbr
"This is Bob. Bob had bitch tits."
Financially speaking - its a good decision. He needs to milk the Bader victory as much as possible. Plus the fight was on short notice vs. a top contender. At 36 in a combat sport he is looking to extend his career.
Arguments of Tito turning down a route to the title are unrealistic. Tito will never be a champion again against the current crop of top LHW’s.
"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth." - Stephen King
Exactly!
I couldn’t agree more, Mr. JR
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
I would have much rather seen Tito fight him than Lyoto. The rematch between Ortiz/Evans would make more sense to me than the Lyoto/Evans fight
But I agree with ABB, tito isn’t dumb and jumping into a fight that fast would put him on the chopping block if he got dominated.
The rematch between Ortiz/Evans would make more sense to me than the Lyoto/Evans fight
Are you delusional? Shad goes from fighting bones to fighting a dude that has one win in 4 years? GTFO with that kid…
Machida and Rashad is are the top contenders….Rashad vs Tito means NOTHING AT ALL..
That fight would serve NO purpose whatsoever….
Agreed 100% Hella
Current bets:
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SigBet with TheGreg on Rampage to beat Jones, his 2 weeks to my 1.
SigBets with kg12 on JDS to beat Cain and Nog to beat Schaub, 1 week each.
SigBet with Jay on Diaz not getting finished by GSP, 1 week.
what I meant was
Since Evans got KO’d by Lyoto & fought to a draw with Tito, I think a rematch from a draw would make more sense than a fight where the last time they fought, Rashad was doing the stanky-leg. It was nothing to do with the actual title contender space, etc.
by helloGreenStar on Jul 13, 2011 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
As far as the title goes it doesn't make sense, but........
I am sure Rashad wants to erase that draw with Tito, while at the same time stay in line for the next shot at the title. I think he would kill Tito now, and since everyone wants to see Bones/Rashad fight anyway, he would still get the next shot. Lyoto is a much tougher opponent, and he got killed fighting him last time. I don’t think Machida is a good fight for anyone to take at the last minute.
I also think that the fight makes sense for Tito too. He had success against Rashad before, so maybe he can get lucky with lightning striking twice. If the UFC really wants Tito gone after his next loss, they can match him up against plenty of people to do that. At least he has a shot with Rashad.
by naturalshadow on Jul 13, 2011 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
this just shows what a fake sport the ufc is!
y the fuck would they want rashad evans, who is 1 win away from number 1 contender status again, fighting a man who has 1 win since 2006? just a bunch of crap!
evans vs. machida is the fight that should have been booked since the beggining, with the winner getting the next title shot!
I don't think any MMA fan
Who’s IQ allows them to attend public schools thinks that ‘UFC’ is a sport.
"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
Dana had to swallow Tito winning
And now Tito has Dana making him look like a punk for not accepting
Who thinks he looks like a punk??
Accepting a fight on short notice against a former champ when you know the boss wants you gone – that would be stupid. He looks smart, not like a punk.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
guy, calm down.
Think not of where you are from as we all are from our father's penis.
-Ghandi
by arm.bar.bandit on Jul 13, 2011 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
True
Tito gets to to basque in his win, let Machida dispose of the guy that wanted to wait as well! Machida vs Evans makes all the sense in the world: Machida wins and gets Jones!
by Sofa-King-Toasty on Jul 13, 2011 3:00 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lets be fair here
Tito just had a hard fought bout with Bader, he needs time to rest and recover.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Not sure if srs? The bout lasted two mins
HOWEVER I am on Tito’s side on this one I do not think negatively of his decision truth is the man probably hasnt been training extremely hard since the bader fight and he believes hes not ready can’t blame him.
Fedor Emelianenko. 9 years undefeated. 7 years #1 ranked Heavyweight. The absolute Greatest Fighter of All Time.
All this hugging and shit is nothing. K1 stand-up fight real knock-outs. - Badr Hari
by David Emerson on Jul 13, 2011 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I was kidding about the hard fought battle with Bader
but I don’t blame him either for not taking the fight. He would be stupid too.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Tito had to cheat just to survive and get a draw with Rashad last time they fought. Now Rashad is a hell of a lot better, while Tito is just older and probably injured. Rashad would mop the floor with Tito right now.
Times have changed for sailors these days, when I'm at port I get what I need. Not Havanas or bananas or daiquiris, but that American creation on which I feed.
Bout lasted two minutes. But his camp I’m sure was grueling not to mention emotionally the guy is definitely not ready
by PML on Jul 13, 2011 2:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
exactly.
Extremely annoying to see ppl try to play it up in media, this was an expected decision from Tito, his body would probably break and never recover in time to peak again. It’s not only his decision it’s also his manager who has to make the decision.
I am who i is.
Current bets:
20$ on Fedor to finish Hendo against ViolentMike.
SigBet with TheGreg on Rampage to beat Jones, his 2 weeks to my 1.
SigBets with kg12 on JDS to beat Cain and Nog to beat Schaub, 1 week each.
SigBet with Jay on Diaz not getting finished by GSP, 1 week.
Wanna know how I got these scars?
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
He should have taken the fight.
If he took it and somehow won, he could make a case for a title shot. Now? He’ll never get close. UFC won’t let him. Stupid move to turn this down. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.
Yep
He had a (small) shot at it. Rashad’s been on the shelf for a long time. There won’t likely be a better shot than now for him. And if he lost he could easily blame it on taking the fight on short notice or the cracked skull he got while subbing Bader.
"Dak is going to punch you with sunshine and rainbows for saying that. ." - TheGreg
Well let's see...
What’s more important to you the stability of your job? Which includes that big fat paycheck he receives or risking it all for a belt? Not so stupid to me.
Fedor Emelianenko. 9 years undefeated. 7 years #1 ranked Heavyweight. The absolute Greatest Fighter of All Time.
All this hugging and shit is nothing. K1 stand-up fight real knock-outs. - Badr Hari
by David Emerson on Jul 13, 2011 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions
This will simply mean that Tito no longer fights for the belt
If he wants to fight for the belt then he could have taken the fight. I agree with Geno, that was his closest chance to a title shot. After turning it down, he will be relegated to fighting Franklin, Janitor, Noguiera and Bonnar.
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sticky fingers on Griffin-Rua
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johnnywf on Silva-Okami
I have Fedor, Griifin, Sanchez, Miller and Silva
lawl
He just got a $400,000 paycheck to beat up Ryan Bader in 2 seconds. I imagine he wants more paychecks, whether a title is involved or not.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
2 seconds? wow, I must have watched the wrong fight?
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johnnywf on Silva-Okami
I have Fedor, Griifin, Sanchez, Miller and Silva
Yup, 2 seconds.
Check it, fastest win in the history of wins.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Agree with whoever you want doesn't change the level of yoru stupidity in this case.
10/10 times I would do what Tito did.
Fedor Emelianenko. 9 years undefeated. 7 years #1 ranked Heavyweight. The absolute Greatest Fighter of All Time.
All this hugging and shit is nothing. K1 stand-up fight real knock-outs. - Badr Hari
by David Emerson on Jul 13, 2011 2:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Okay David
That would mean, in your case, not fighting for the belt anymore.
Just be contented with fighting lesser competition. If you’re fine with that then I respect you David.
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Upcoming sig bets:
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sticky fingers on Griffin-Rua
scott1 on Hughes-Sanchez
wolfsmanhowlsforever on Bendo-Miller
johnnywf on Silva-Okami
I have Fedor, Griifin, Sanchez, Miller and Silva
Figting lesser competition,
when Dana decides he can be assed to give you a fight. Rashad got Shafted for not fighting when the hand that fed him required it, Tito because he never really was in Dana good books, will definitely be feeling the repercussions. Tito fighting Rashad, would have definitely done more good that harm in the eyes of Dana White, and putting up a good performance or even getting the win would have been a bonus. It may have well been a smart move if a fighter has total control of who and when he fights, but that is not the case as Jon Fitch found out when he was placed on the under card.
What I get from your story is...
Dana White is a dick.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Are you, geno or anyone on this website Joe Silva? Because apparently everyone on this website knows that Tito will never get another title shot now. The guy just got his first win in 5 years he wants to rebuild his career not destroy it.
Fedor Emelianenko. 9 years undefeated. 7 years #1 ranked Heavyweight. The absolute Greatest Fighter of All Time.
All this hugging and shit is nothing. K1 stand-up fight real knock-outs. - Badr Hari
by David Emerson on Jul 13, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Why Tito whyyyyyyyyy!!!
I think that would’ve been a better main event to a great card & probably woulda bought it myself. But now with Machida(bleh) I’ll just wait to find out the results.
by Tipzz on Jul 13, 2011 1:11 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
lol ---- you are whats wrong with MMA... You ^^^
I'm my sig's pimp
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by scarnon on Jul 13, 2011 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Current bets:
20$ on Fedor to finish Hendo against ViolentMike.
SigBet with TheGreg on Rampage to beat Jones, his 2 weeks to my 1.
SigBets with kg12 on JDS to beat Cain and Nog to beat Schaub, 1 week each.
SigBet with Jay on Diaz not getting finished by GSP, 1 week.
Think not of where you are from as we all are from our father's penis.
-Ghandi
by arm.bar.bandit on Jul 13, 2011 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
He spent the night in the slammer
and the worst part is that it’s my fault :/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKyFcvAi3Xg
LOL G... Not sure if you saw my reply in the thread but nice post after Ortiz' win
Really hit home with me mate – all the best for Billy and the future!!
I'm my sig's pimp
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Yep, nothing to add.
Current bets:
20$ on Fedor to finish Hendo against ViolentMike.
SigBet with TheGreg on Rampage to beat Jones, his 2 weeks to my 1.
SigBets with kg12 on JDS to beat Cain and Nog to beat Schaub, 1 week each.
SigBet with Jay on Diaz not getting finished by GSP, 1 week.
Wow. And the passion comes out.
Michael Bisping is a middleweight contender haha and also pigs can fly.
by thunderdownunder on Jul 13, 2011 2:35 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
now can i have this famous 10th degree white belt also?!
I would much prefer to keep moving on in my white belt rather than to move onto blue…
I'm my sig's pimp
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ahh my son
The legendary 10th degree white belt only comes after years of mastering the art of watching UFC re-runs and eating hot pockets..
Be patient
by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Jul 13, 2011 3:02 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ok... more hot pockets then...
Are they like Pizza pockets? I like the cheese and bacon ones….
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by scarnon on Jul 13, 2011 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol pizza pockets
Breakfast of champions…
And ninjas
by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Jul 13, 2011 3:08 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i thought a hot pocket was when you rub chili sauce on the end of your cock and do the little lady
the whole pleasure and pain thing.
by the way “little lady” isn’t sexist. i’m being literal. my girl is a thalidomide
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Circa Regna Tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Jul 13, 2011 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions
your girl is a drug that creates birth defects?!
Keep that hot pocket out of it good sir…
I'm my sig's pimp
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no she was a victim of the drug that creates birth defects
but she’s beautiful inside and out. granted a lot less beautiful in the “out” part. but, yah know, her head is normal
Sometimes I am God, if I say a man dies, he dies that same day.
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by sir.tickleberry on Jul 13, 2011 3:46 AM EDT up reply actions
"her head is normal" thanks for the clarification that you're being your sarcastic self...
But when you were sayin little girl i was thinkin you had a tiny one like mine… 5 ft …. i like em small :p
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i like mine stationary
don’t have to worry about her sneaking up on me while i watch my interacial roman shower vidoes. so what? i enjoy watching black men vomit onto asian girls. i ask you, who is the pervert here? me, who likes to watch two people of different cultures do natural things onto and into each others natural mouths and and gentials? or is it you, with your small minded ideals about what is normal?
Sometimes I am God, if I say a man dies, he dies that same day.
Circa Regna Tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Jul 13, 2011 5:07 AM EDT up reply actions
as long
as her vagina isnt handicapped am fine with any other defects.
You guys wanna play knifey spooney?
by liverpoolsnxt on Jul 13, 2011 6:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Page will pull out of the Bones fight and the winner of Rashad Machida will fight for the title
I cant possibly be beat
by jakescissorhands on Jul 13, 2011 1:28 AM EDT reply actions
they should set odds or an over under if quinton will actually show up on fight night
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 2:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
when has rampage ever been scared of anybody?
He got mopped by Wand twice and accepted the 3rd fight in a heartbeat… he ain’t scared of Jones…
With that said Jones TKO/3rd lol
by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Jul 13, 2011 2:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
quinton jackoff is the only man in since 93' to turn down not one but 2 title fights
That is the definition of a coward
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 2:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
and u think it was cuz he was scared?
Lazy.. yes..
Scared.. nahh son
by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Jul 13, 2011 3:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
he may not have been scared...but that is embarresing
Its ganna be fun watching jones fold him up like a chair if he doesnt pull out of the fight
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 3:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Pge aint scared homie
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 3:18 AM EDT up reply actions
if he goes in and takes his beating at the hands of jon jones without quiting like rua then i will agree
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 3:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
he wont tap I know that!!
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 3:29 AM EDT up reply actions
uhmm idk what that means lol
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 3:45 AM EDT up reply actions
it means rampa or whatever he calls himself is ganna get raped
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 3:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He wont tap like bitchass rua did
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 3:54 AM EDT up reply actions
you mean the rua who tenderized quinta ribs while he was begging for the ref to step in
Got it
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 4:01 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Didnt tap did he??
Naw didnt think so
one fight with page, or even two doesnt mean much, go ask wanderlei
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 4:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, the Rampage that didn't tap after Shogun broke his ribs and sat there and got wailed on like a man until the ref stepped in?
I’m sure after 40 fights against most of the best LHW’s of his era, a couple of HW’s and a couple of K-1 fights he’s just terrified to go do his job. Makes perfect sense when you think about it logically.
"Family and business don't mix, like two dicks, and no chicks, find yourself in serious shit." - Notorious B.I.G.
wtf
what a surprise he talks all this shit about how he wants his “belt” then when he get the chance to take a big step aginst the former #1 contender he runs with tail between his legs what a bitch
hes cut from the same cloth as jose aldolina, quinton jackoff and hashad himself
Big talkers and fight decliners.
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 2:03 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
All champions at one point
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 3:19 AM EDT up reply actions
ya and jose just happened to be lucky enough to become a ufc champ without even fighting for it
His days are numberd
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 3:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He was actually the WEC 145 champ, so thats why he got it
And then he defened his belt once…..so I dont see your point.
Whos gunna stop him?
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 3:44 AM EDT up reply actions
kenny florian thats who
You know the guy he refused to fight
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 3:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He didnt fight him a year ago because It wouldnt have been beneficial to Aldo
Aldo champion
Kenny Flo..NOT
Aldo coming off Win
Kenny Flo…Not
But guess what, there going to fight soon, nd i want a sig bet with you, just to show how wrong you are(you may be trolling)
I got aldo, you got kenny flo
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions
i got kenny
This will be his third chance at gold and he wont be denied.
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 3:57 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ok deal??
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 3:58 AM EDT up reply actions
kenny florian thats who
You know the guy he refused to fight
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 3:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
he was a champion, k flo was coming off a loss, why on earth would he fight him?
florian isn’t winning this belt or any belt
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Circa Regna Tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Jul 13, 2011 3:50 AM EDT up reply actions
he was a so called champion that made a statement post fight saying he wanted to test himself at 155
Then when joe offered him a top 5 contender at that weight and he reniged
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 3:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
God your an idiot
“so called champion”
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 3:57 AM EDT up reply actions
"so called" is justified whens the last time an active champion refused to sign a bout agreement
When joe offered a silva irvin did he say no i cant fight the sandman….NO he didnt he signed on and faught
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 4:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
or did he say i dont wanna fight him hes not even in the top 20 i have nothing to gain its to risky
NO he accepted and faught
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 4:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
he was the champ at 145. he still wants to test himself at 155
he just doesn’t want to do it at the click of joe’s magic fingers. aldo had nothing to gain. hell dana was calling kflo a choker. yeah a champ really wants to fight a guy the boss is saying is never gonna amount to anything.
the world doesn’t run on ufc time
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Circa Regna Tonat
by sir.tickleberry on Jul 13, 2011 4:02 AM EDT up reply actions
lol
Vegas Halloween weekend is G.S.P vs Diaz and B.J vs Condit if that’s what ur referring too ill see u there.
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by moegonzalez on Jul 13, 2011 2:00 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Fuck! i really wanted to see jones-davis!!!
http://cache.ohinternet.com/images/c/c6/YOU_MAD.jpg
by mistahsupahyphy on Jul 13, 2011 1:43 AM EDT reply actions
dont be so disappointed
Re-watch ortiz-couture on unleashed and picture evens getting spanked by davis cause thats what would have happened
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 2:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Haha best show on one hd.
Michael Bisping is a middleweight contender haha and also pigs can fly.
by thunderdownunder on Jul 13, 2011 2:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
lol 4 sure brother!! I hate it! People know im a fight fan and they always ask "Did you watch UFC last night?!?!"
- its just like “who fought?” “Oh yeah that was an awesome fight!! – that was from like two years ago!”
But they have done well recently in just airing events from earlier this yuear and stuff – keepin it relelvant i like it!!
Hey how’d you go with that fight?!
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dumb move for sure
Even if he had lost it would have been acceptable and he would have gained favor from his bosses for helping bail them out.
Now he is still one decisive loss away from obscurity
Dumb move
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 1:58 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Exactly!
Dumb on his part like hemp said coming off a 15 month lay off he couldn’t have got a better opportunity to fight him. I think its a better opportunity than to have a full training camp given the situation and the fact that hes riding high on his win. At 36 though its a lot tougher to prepare for a fight and ur body does need more time to recover and all that maybe he went out and binge drank like crazy and knows his 36 yr old body won’t be ready. Regardless it was a golden opportunity for his that he bailed on. They would’ve paid him real well for taking it on short notice, which he was bitching about pay. Getting dominated by Rashad would not have led to him getting cut that’s forsure. A win would have given him a title shot which now he would have to win probably 2 fights and wait a year and a half maybe 2
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by moegonzalez on Jul 13, 2011 2:08 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
geno* not hemp
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by moegonzalez on Jul 13, 2011 2:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
lmao
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by mistahsupahyphy on Jul 13, 2011 3:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I really wanted to see bones vs Rashad and now after Lyoto beats him again it’s not going to happen unless somehow Rampage beats Jones and I hope he does.
this probably is for the best
Because it will set up jones machida. Lyoto is the only lhw who has even the slightest chance to somewhat challenge jones
by dia mette on Jul 13, 2011 2:08 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Damn if tito would of beat rashad, he would of fought jones and if he beat bones=mma version of Rocky lmao
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by mistahsupahyphy on Jul 13, 2011 2:13 AM EDT reply actions
non
tito is smart you all must ove just started look he is not a knock out guy but just flashed a young gun think rashads not the problem it 2 soon money talks he is a bad boy for life for a reason the streets made him if you all ta pa tute du mon key dis les message deas mame you woul not even care les samp.
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I must admit this fight is better than Tito/Rashad
But its common sense to not take this fight. When your in Tito’s postion, every fight is CRUCIAL, so no need to take a HUGE risk and fight a top LHW on a couple weeks notice.
In Machida’s case he’s in the prime of his career, he’s on the self, looking for a fight, and then this comes up, HELL YA he better take it. Given tht he;s in fight shape, which he most likely is close to it.
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by ItalianStallion54 on Jul 13, 2011 3:23 AM EDT reply actions
Lyoto did not sign the deal yet because
ED SOARES wants more money!!!
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Smart decision but he shouldn’t have run his mouth as usual saying he wants to fight real soon.
Love the guys who’ll fight anyone anytime but sadly those days are nearly gone at the top level.
Who will tito except a fight against then.
Am guessing that he’s looking for a middle of the road fighter next. But i think they want to throw him straight back into the fire so they can get rid of him.
You guys wanna play knifey spooney?
Was a good opportunity for Tito right here and I think he blew it. Why not take the fight? A win gets you a shot.
Remember Rashad has been out for over a year! Tito would be coming in with some yer momentum and confidence. You did wrong Tito.
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by danago on Jul 13, 2011 8:39 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
He couldn't have asked for a better scenario...
He’s in shape having just trained for his last fight, has the moral boost of a big win, Rashad is coming off an injury/layoff and is rusty.
Times like this will never come again Tito, you screwed up as usual.
You're 100% wrong.
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Why not...?
Just throw old tito
in with Jones
and accomplish two things
give Jones another older guy to pad his record with
and
give OT the boot
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