Friday, July 17, 2009

Tito Ortiz back in UFC?


Could it be? Put your hands to the floor and see if you feel a cool sensation because ladies and gentleman, hell might have frozen over! That's right, updated on both of their twitter accounts as of today, Tito Ortiz and Dana White have squashed their differences. Dana claims Tito is not signed, Tito claims he will be back in the octagon soon. Talk about going back and forth! The ongoing saga between these two is confusing but entertaining to say the least! Rumor has it, Tito might be facing Rich Franklin at UFC 103! Now THAT would be an awesome match!

If Tito is signed to the UFC, it is a win-win situation for both. For Tito, his name goes back into the spotlight and he will be able to finish his MMA career where he started it. Considering Tito has made it no secret that he is in this fight game for the money, I'm sure the popularity surge won't help his pocket book with his Punishment Athletics clothing line. For the UFC? You get one of the biggest names in MMA back to the roster and some potential money-making headliners! Win or lose, Tito puts butts in the seats and that is what Dana is looking for. Want another staggering statistic? Tito has a win over Forrest Griffin, a draw with Rashad Evans (although this should have been a win had he not grabbed the fence), and a decision loss to Lyoto Machida. That is 3 of the top 5 light heavies in the UFC at this time! He has come the closest to finishing Machida as anyone has and his personality draws attention wherever he goes.

I sure hope this is not a rumor and Tito can get back to his winning ways in the UFC. "Why Fedor Emelianenko can beat Brock Lesnar" will be posted tomorrow. Thanks for reading!

Until then...

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