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Tito-Machida Confirmed: Tito's Last Fight
Published 1/22/2008 by Michael Rome <info@bloodyelbow.com> at Bloody Elbow: Front Page Posts
Tito Ortiz confirmed on the radio today that he will be fighting Lyoto Machida. However, the bigger part of the story is that he has had another complete falling out with Zuffa, making him yet another major draw who is done with the company: ...

Ortiz Accepts Machida Fight; Done With UFC?
Published 1/22/2008 by John Chandler at MMA on Tap
... Ortiz made the announcement earlier today during an interview with Mauro Ranallo on The Fight Network’s daily radio show. ...

Tito Ortiz: “I’m just looking to get my final fight over with the UFC.”
Published 1/22/2008 by Ram Maramba at Five Ounces of Pain
The Fight Network has a tasty spin on the now-confirmed Tito Ortiz v. Lyoto Machida fight: “I was expecting a bigger fight. I think the fans were expecting a bigger fight,” said Ortiz. “I got pressed into it, and all of a sudden, it’s all over the Internet that Tito Ortiz won’t fight Machida. I’m just looking to get my final fight over with the UFC.” Looks like Tito is begrudgingly accepting the fight to play out the string. He states later in the interview that he doesn’t ever expect to fight for the UFC again due to some mighty familiar reasons: “They said I ...

UFC Quick Quote: Tito Ortiz accepts fight with Lyoto Machida (reluctantly) and it could be his last
Published 1/22/2008 by MMAmania at UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets -- MMAmania.com
... happen for me,” said Ortiz. “Dana has bad blood for me and nothing but bad blood…. UFC is caring so much about the brand itself. They could care less about the fighters. Fighters are a dime a dozen. They’ll keep coming. Dana is really out for himself and the company. He doesn’t give a shit about the fighters. They’re going to try and ruin me.” – Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz confirms via FightNetwork.com that he will fight undefeated contender, Lyoto Machida, most likely at ...

Tito Ortiz Confirms UFC 85 Fight with Lyoto Machida — And Pending UFC Departure
Published 1/22/2008 by MMA Junkie at UFCjunkie.com
UFC light heavyweight Tito Ortiz today confirmed that he has reluctantly accepted a May 24 fight with Lyoto Machida — while also saying it’ll likely be his final fight in the UFC. The highly publicized interview took place this afternoon on Fight Network Radio. Ortiz said he accepted the UFC 85 fight with Machida, but that he was “expecting a bigger fight,” such as a rematch with Rashad Evans. Ortiz and Evans fought to a disappointing draw back at UFC 71. If it weren’t for a costly one-point deduction ...

Its Official: Ortiz vs. Machida in UFC 85
Published 1/22/2008 by eleet34 at Cage Today - MMA News, Results, UFC blog, Ultimate Fighter, Rumors, Video and Opinion
... For the past two weeks rumors have been circulating that Tito Ortiz was offered a fight against the undefeated Shotokan specialist Lyoto Machida. It’s official now, the “Huntington Beach Bad Boy” has accepted the match for UFC 85 (May 25th in Las Vegas, Nevada), but is not thrilled with they UFC’s choice in opponent. In his interview with FightNetwork.com, Tito talks about his disappointment. ...

One more and done for UFC's Ortiz
Published 1/22/2008 by Steve Sievert (cycling.notebook@earthlink.net) at Brawl Sports
... Ortiz confirmed to The Fight Network that he will fight Lyoto Machida May 24 at UFC 85. It will be his last fight with the UFC. ...

Breaking News: UFC Star Tito Ortiz Still Hates UFC President Dana White
Published 1/24/2008 by Michael David Smith at FanHouse
... Ortiz said he will fight the undefeated Lyoto Machida on May 24, and that will satisfy his contract and possibly be his last UFC fight. And he had more to say: ...

Roundup: More Ultimate Fighter 7 Cast Members, Upcoming Fights For Top Fighters, and More
Published 1/28/2008 by Kris at MMAFrenzy.com
Recent videos from the UFCDaily.com videos section: Tito Ortiz Celebrates His 33rd Birthday Randy Couture on His MMA Future Tito Ortiz recently confirmed that he has accepted a May 24th bout against Lyoto Machida. He has also indicated that the fight will likely be his last with the UFC. Keith Jardine, who posted an upset of Chuck Liddell in September, is also likely to return at the May 24th event in Las Vegas. His opponent for the bout is not yet known. Mark Coleman, winner of the UFC 10 and UFC 11 tournaments as well as the UFC’s ...

Tito Ortiz Will Fight For Respect
Published 3/11/2008 by AH at Jarry Park - The Coliseum Of Combat Sports
First came Fight Network Radio, then The Howard Stern Show followed by HollyScoop.com. So, naturally, it only made sense for Tito Ortiz to hit the final stop of “the big four” and make his debut at JarryPark.com. I tried my best not to ask him the usual stuff we’ve been hearing and while some of it was inevitable you’ll definitely find some interesting nuggets in there. First off, Ortiz discussed the highly-anticipated release of Zombie Strippers. I had to ask. Then, we spoke about whether ...