Chuck Liddell Will Kill Tito Ortiz
Chuck Liddell clearly got pissed off by the remarks that Tito Ortiz made in regards to Liddell’s alcoholism.
Chuck Liddell Wants Four More Fights in the UFC
He has yet to make his return to the UFC but already Chuck Liddell believes he will be getting a title fight in his fourth fight back.
I miss fighting and I want to fight, so that’s what I’m doing. I’ll keep arguing and (White) will keep arguing with me. I just have to show him that I can perform. I would like another fight and then I want another fight after. Hopefully, Dana’s happy with my two wins and I get a shot at a contender and then a shot at a title. That’s four fights and that’s about as far forward as I’ve thought. I have to go out on my own, the way I want to go out. It has to be my decision. I’m not going to let fans or people that aren’t that close to me and don’t watch me train, don’t see what I can still do, make that decision for me.”
The fight against Tito Ortiz would be Chuck Liddell’s last fight under a UFC contract. I am thinking that if Liddell loses this fight he probably not be re-signed which could be a bad thing for the UFC as I am sure Liddell would have no issue going to fight for UFC rival, Strikeforce. If Liddell was to win against Ortiz the question would then turn into who he would fight. He is not a top flight contender because he was defeated by Evans and Rua. Potential opponents could be Rampage if he was to lose to Evans and the loser of Coleman/Couture.
Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz Announced as TUF 11 Coaches
Last night during the broadcast of The Ultimate Fighter 10 finale UFC President Dana White mad the announcement that Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz would be the coaches for TUF season 11.
At the end of the season, Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz will step back into the cage for a third time. Chuck Liddell won both fights against Tito Ortiz, the first by KO at UFC 47 and the second by TKO at UFC 66.
The season will feature middleweight fighters and is expected to air in April 2010 on Spike TV.
UFC 106: Tito Ortiz Interview
Tito Ortiz Gives us a Look at his UFC 106 Preperation in Video Blog
Dana White’s Conference Call for Friday July 31st Video
“Tito Ortiz Will Retire in the UFC” – Dana White
“Tito Ortiz will retire in the UFC,” those were the words from UFC President Dana White just a few moments ago in his press conference. After a war of words that lasted a great deal of time between the UFC President and the star fighter it was time for him to call it a day. Ortiz left the UFC and during his time off had back surgery and even tried his hand at commentating, which he should never do again.
During the press conference Ortiz took to the podium and mentioned that White had apologized and also claimed he is financially sound which I guess is his apology for all the underpaid comments years back.
The reason Ortiz didn’t sign with Strikeforce? “If if fought in Strikeforce, who would I fight? I have no more pain in my legs, no more numbness. It’s about competition.”
Ortiz plans his return to the Octagon under trainer Freddie Roach by the end of the year. Dana White commented that Tito Ortiz is bound to have “ring rust” so a fight against Mark Coleman is in order.
Tito Ortiz PETA Ad – Against Dog Fighting
Tito Ortiz Vs. Renato “Babalu” Sobral @ Affliction 2
It was mentioned by Babalu in a post event press conference that he would like to take on Tito Ortiz. That should be happening at Afflictions next show this October 11th. The fight between Ortiz and Babalu is expected to be a co-main event with the recently believed fight between Fedor and Arlovski. Due to a no contact clause between Ortiz and the UFC he has been disallowed contact for the last 60 days. The official announcement is expected August 6th in a press conference by Tom Atencio.
UFC 84: Quick Selection of Betting Odds
The current odds for UFC 84: Ill Will
(Favorite = – …. Underdog = +)
BJ Penn vs. Sean Sherk
Bodog: -225 Penn, +185 Sherk
BetUS: -230 Penn, +180 Sherk
Tito Ortiz vs. Lyoto Machida
Bodog: -200 Machida, +160 Ortiz
BetUS: -220 Machida, +160 Ortiz
Wanderlei Silva vs. Keith Jardine
Bodog: -160 Silva, +130 Jardine
BetUS: -185 Silva, +145 Jardine