Ortiz to return in early 2008

The Phantom · 10-12-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MMA Junkie.com

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz (15-5-1 MMA, 14-5-1 UFC) says his return to the octagon will likely take place in early 2008.

The fighter was expected to rematch Rashad Evans in a UFC 78 main event on Nov. 17. However, Ortiz has just one fight remaining on his current contract. When a new deal wasnâ€™t completed in time for UFC 78â€™s ticket on-sale date, the UFC booked an Evans. vs. Michael Bisping main event instead.

Ortiz and Evans battled to a draw at UFC 73. UFC President Dana White said the organization would book an immediate rematch, but Ortizâ€™s contract negotiations changed those plans.

Ortiz hasnâ€™t fought since that July 7 event.

â€œRight now I am totally focused on training,â€ Ortiz said in a statement issued today. â€œI have always had a reputation for being the best prepared fighter in any match Iâ€™ve ever entered, and I intend to maintain that reputation.

â€œIâ€™m currently working very closely with the UFC to plan my next fight, which you can be sure will not disappoint my fans. It looks like I will fight again in early 2008, and when I do, I will be 100 percent prepared to crush my opponent.â€œ

Ortiz says heâ€™s currently staying busy running his clothing company and organizing his charity efforts.

I guess with one more fight left on his contract the UFC are looking for a big named opponent for him.

Zar · 10-12-2007, 04:38 PM

I am so sick of Ortiz and his injury talk. Everyone is injured, if you are truly 100% then you aren't training hard enough. I hope the give him to Wandy, as Ortiz talked smack when Wand was safely in Pride saying he would send him running to Japan again.

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Ortiz to return in early 2008

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