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Ryan Bader vs. Tito Ortiz set for UFC 132 (3/21/2011 10:05:00 PM)
Following the first professional setback of his career, Ryan Bader has gotten his wish on a return opponent. The winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 8" now stands between Tito Ortiz and a possible pink slip. UFC 132, which is expected to take place July 2 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, hosts the light-heavyweight fight, and it's likely to get main-card treatment.
Tito Ortiz vs. Ryan Bader Expected for UFC 132 on July 2 (3/21/2011 6:47:58 AM)
Former champion Tito Ortiz will return to the Octagon in search of his first win since 2006 when he's expected to face Ryan Bader in a featured light heavyweight matchup at UFC 132 on July 2 in Las Vegas
Tito Ortiz to face Ryan Bader at UFC 132 in July (3/21/2011 6:47:58 AM)
Former champion Tito Ortiz will return to the Octagon in search of his first win since 2006 when he's expected to face Ryan Bader in a featured light heavyweight matchup at UFC 132 on July 2 in Las Vegas
Tito Ortiz Eyes Quick UFC Return, Wants Forrest Griffin Rubber Match (3/8/2011 2:00:54 AM)
After being forced out of the UFC Fight Night 24 main event against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by a cut, Tito Ortiz is hoping for a quick return to the Octagon and wants the UFC to book a rubber match with fellow former champion Forrest Griffin.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Phil Davis official for UFC Fight Night 24 main event (2/21/2011 3:00:00 PM)
As expected Phil Davis officially has replaced injured Tito Ortiz and now meets Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the headliner of next month's UFC Fight Night 24 event. UFC president Dana White tweeted the changed over the weekend, and executives since have made it official on its website. As MMAjunkie.com reported, Ortiz suffered an accidental training-session headbutt and received 22 stitches. An MRI and CT scan indicated no serious damage, but the wound forced Ortiz to withdraw from the bout.
Jason Brilz vs. Vladimir Matyushenko Expected For UFC 129 with Phil Davis Pulled (2/21/2011 10:17:43 AM)
The revolving door of matchups for UFC 129 in Toronto continues as UFC light heavyweight Jason Brilz is now expected to face veteran fighter Vladimir Matyushenko. Brilz was expected to compete against Phil Davis before a Tito Ortiz injury led to Davis being pulled from the bout.
With Phil Davis Pulled, Jason Brilz vs. Vladimir Matyushenko Expected For UFC 129 (2/21/2011 10:17:43 AM)
The revolving door of matchups for UFC 129 in Toronto continues as UFC light heavyweight Jason Brilz is now expected to face veteran fighter Vladimir Matyushenko. Brilz was expected to compete against Phil Davis before a Tito Ortiz injury led to Davis being pulled from the bout.
Tito Ortiz out, Phil Davis faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24 (2/19/2011 10:30:21 PM)
The UFC's first-ever trip to Washington has undergone a major overhaul. UFC president Dana White today announced that Ortiz has been forced out of the UFC Fight Night 24 main event after receiving stitches, and Phil Davis has been tapped as a replacement opponent for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. UFC Fight Night 24 takes place March 26 at KeyArena in Seattle and airs live on Spike TV.
UFC: Ortiz Injured; Davis In to Face Nogueira (2/19/2011 2:52:04 PM)
An injury has sidelined Tito Ortiz from his bout with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24.
Tito Ortiz Off UFC Fight Night 24, Phil Davis Steps In Against Nogueira (2/19/2011 1:23:10 PM)
Fans of the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" will have to wait a bit longer in order to see the former UFC light heavyweight champion look for another win inside the Octagon. Ortiz has pulled out of his upcoming bout against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24.
Tito Ortiz Pulls Out Of UFC Fight Night 24, Undefeated Phil Davis Steps In Versus Nogueira (2/19/2011 1:23:10 PM)
Fans of the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" will have to wait a bit longer in order to see the former UFC light heavyweight champion look for another win inside the Octagon. Ortiz has pulled out of his upcoming bout against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24.
Tito Ortiz Pulls Out Of UFC Fight Night 24, Phil Davis Steps In Versus Nogueira (2/19/2011 1:23:10 PM)
Fans of the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" will have to wait a bit longer in order to see the former UFC light heavyweight champion look for another win inside the Octagon. Ortiz has pulled out of his upcoming bout against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24.
Spike TV announces four-fight main card for "UFC Fight Night 24: Ortiz vs. Nogueira" (1/26/2011 8:10:00 PM)
For the first time in more than four years, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz will fight on Spike TV. Now, his supporting cast is official, too. In addition to the previously announced Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira main event for March's "UFC Fight Night 24: Ortiz vs. Nogueira" event, Spike TV officials today announced the evening's main card will also feature Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson, Duane "Bang" Ludwig vs. Amir Sadollah and Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan.
Regardless of UFC Fight Night 24 outcome, Tito Ortiz not ready to retire (1/25/2011 8:15:00 PM)
Tito Ortiz laughed it off at first. Then he realized they were serious. Not long after Matt Hamill handed him his third consecutive loss at this past October's UFC 121 event, he got a call from UFC executive Lorenzo Fertitta and UFC president Dana White. They told him he should retire. After the initial surprise, he pleaded with them.
"UFC Fight Night 24: Ortiz vs. Nogueira" tickets on sale this week for Seattle (1/25/2011 6:05:00 PM)
Tickets for March's UFC Fight Night 24 event, which marks the Ultimate Fighting Championship's debut in the state of Washington, go on sale beginning this week. The show takes place March 26 at KeyArena in Seattle. Former light-heavyweight champ Tito Ortiz meets Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the Spike TV-televised headliner.
UFC Fight Night 24 Tickets on Sale This Week for “Ortiz vs. Nogueira” in Seattle (1/25/2011 8:42:52 AM)
Tickets for "UFC Fight Night 24: Ortiz vs. Nogueira" go on sale this week for the March 26 event at Seattle's Key Arena, which features Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson.
Lyoto Machida and Tito Ortiz Face “Must Wins,” Rampage In Line For UFC Title Shot (1/22/2011 11:45:08 AM)
With the UFC's light heavyweight division as stacked as it's ever been, several veteran fighters may be looking for a new line of work if they are unable to cash in on upcoming opportunities. According to UFC President Dana White, former champions Tito Ortiz and Lyoto Machida are both in "must-win" situations in their upcoming fights.
Lyoto Machida and Tito Ortiz Face “Must Wins,” Rampage In Line For Title Shot (1/22/2011 11:45:08 AM)
With the UFC's light heavyweight division as stacked as it's ever been, several veteran fighters may be looking for a new line of work if they are unable to cash in on upcoming opportunities. According to UFC President Dana White, former champions Tito Ortiz and Lyoto Machida are both in "must-win" situations in their upcoming fights.
Machida & Ortiz In Must-Win Situations While Rampage “Probably Next In Line” For Title Shot (1/22/2011 11:45:08 AM)
With the UFC's light heavyweight division as stacked as its ever been, several veteran fighters may be looking for a new line of work if they are unable to cash in on upcoming opportunities. According to UFC President Dana White, former champions Tito Ortiz and Lyoto Machida are both in "must-win" situations in their upcoming fights.
UFC Fight Night 24 adds three bouts including Nogueira vs. Ortiz headliner (1/19/2011 8:20:00 PM)
While the UFC's web-based "UFC Ultimate Insider" program gave the first official word this past week that the octagon was coming to Seattle, UFC executives today brought out the big guns. UFC brass today confirmed the promotion will make its first-ever trip to Seattle on March 29, when KeyArena at Seattle Center will host UFC Fight Night 24. As expected, light heavyweight veterans Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Tito Ortiz headline the show, while Dan Hardy faces Anthony Johnson and Duane Ludwig meets Amir Sadollah.
Ortiz vs. Nogueira, Hardy vs. Johnson Official for UFC Fight Night 24 (1/19/2011 10:10:39 AM)
As expected, former champ Tito Ortiz and fellow light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will square off in the main event of UFC Fight Night 24 on March 26 in Seattle. Also confirmed for the Spike-televised main card were welterweights Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson and Amir Sadollah vs. Duane Ludwig.
UFC Fight Night 24 official for Seattle; Garcia vs. Phan II announced first (1/13/2011 10:30:00 PM)
In March, the UFC makes its first-ever trip to Seattle, and a highly anticipated featherweight rematch will be featured on the evening's main card. UFC executives today announced that UFC Fight Night 24 takes place March 26 at Key Arena in Seattle and airs on Spike TV. While the card is expected to be headlined by a light heavyweight contest between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Tito Ortiz, Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan II is the first fight officially announced for the event.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz headlines UFC Fight Night 24 in Seattle (12/21/2010 5:25:00 PM)
A light heavyweight matchup between Brazilian veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and UFC legend Tito Ortiz is getting main-event treatment in March. MMAjunkie.com has learned that the contest, which was originally thought to be scheduled for UFC 128, will instead headline UFC Fight Night 24. While UFC Fight Night 24 has yet to be officially announced by the promotion, the event is expected to take place March 26 in Seattle and air on the UFC's longtime cable partner, Spike TV.
Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Headlines UFC Fight Night 24 on March 26 in Seattle (12/21/2010 7:42:44 AM)
A light heavyweight matchup between former champ Tito Ortiz and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira originally planned for UFC 128 will instead headline the UFC Fight Night 24 on Spike TV on March 26 in Seattle.
Shogun vs. Evans, Ortiz vs. Nogueira Moved to UFC 128 on March 19 in Newark (12/14/2010 12:46:36 PM)
The long-awaited title fight between light heavyweight champ Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and former title-holder Rashad Evans previously expected for UFC 128 on March 12 is now slated for UFC 129 on March 19 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and will be joined on the card by Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogeiro Nogueira.
Shogun vs. Evans, Ortiz vs. Nogueira Moved to UFC 129 on March 19 in Newark (12/14/2010 12:46:36 PM)
The long-awaited title fight between light heavyweight champ Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and former title-holder Rashad Evans previously expected for UFC 128 on March 12 is now slated for UFC 129 on March 19 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and will be joined on the card by Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogeiro Nogueira.
Tito Ortiz Gets “Last Chance” Against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 128 in March (11/18/2010 4:00:36 AM)
Following Wednesday's UFC 123 press conference, UFC president Dana White was surrounded by camera wielding members of the media, who specifically asked him about giving Tito Ortiz another chance. White responded that this was, "Definitely his last chance."
Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on tap for March 2011, possibly UFC 128 (11/12/2010 1:50:00 PM)
DUSSELDORF, Germany - Light heavyweight Tito Ortiz still has a job in the UFC. In fact, he's got a big job coming up in March, according to UFC president Dana White. White today confirmed that "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" meets Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in March 2011, possibly at UFC 128.
Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Likely for UFC 128 in March (11/12/2010 4:41:35 AM)
After going winless in five-straight fights dating back to 2006, Tito Ortiz will look to keep his UFC career alive when the former light heavyweight champ faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in March. UFC 128 is rumored to be headlined by light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Rashad Evans.
Ortiz: ‘No Way I’m Done’ (10/25/2010 12:05:41 AM)
In the lead-up to his UFC 121 bout with former “The Ultimate Fighter” pupil Matt Hamill, Tito Ortiz claimed he was back training like a world champion.
UFC 121 Video with Dana White on Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez, Tito Ortiz (10/24/2010 2:00:01 PM)
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Tito Ortiz: "I still feel like I have a lot more in me" despite UFC 121 loss (10/24/2010 8:50:00 AM)
ANAHEIM, Calif. - For fans of former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, this process has become all too familiar. For the past four years, Ortiz has promised a return to vintage form, yet for five consecutive outings, "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" has been forced to admit his shortcomings. Nevertheless, the 35-year-old Ortiz humbly proclaimed himself healthy following his UFC 121 loss to Matt Hamill and suggested that while his employment future lies in the hands of UFC president Dana White, his heart believes there are still more battles left to be fought in the cage.
UFC veteran Tito Ortiz enters UFC 121 on thin ice, in more ways than one (10/22/2010 10:00:00 PM)
ROSEMEAD, Calif. - Even by star standards, Tito Ortiz seemingly is skating on thin ice. The once dominant light heavyweight and former champion is 0-3-1 in the previous four years of competition, and a variety of injuries real and alleged have hobbled his ability to fight at 100 percent. But "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" scoffs at the idea he's fighting for relevancy, much less his job, at Saturday's UFC 121 event.
Trainer: Matt Hamill motivated by Tito Ortiz's pre-UFC 121 comments (10/22/2010 5:15:00 PM)
ROSEMEAD, Calif. - Trainer and manager Duff Holmes thought it was great when Tito Ortiz made an off-base comment about the deaf community. Not because Holmes wanted to see his client, Hamill, score an upset as a member of that community. He just knew it would inspire some fierce training. "I liked it because I like to light a flame under his ass," Holmes told MMAjunkie.com.
Ortiz Overcomes Neck Surgery, Battles Back to Octagon (10/21/2010 10:32:37 AM)
Tito Ortiz will step into unfamiliar territory on Saturday, as he takes on former “TUF 3” protege Matt Hamill in a light heavyweight showdown at UFC 121.
Tito Ortiz Prepared To Climb The Ladder (Video) (10/21/2010 7:36:51 AM)
Tito Ortiz feels he's ready to work his way back up the ranks in the UFC 205-pound division and it starts at UFC 121 against Matt Hamill.
Ortiz Healthy for ‘First Time in Seven Years’ (10/21/2010 1:50:14 AM)
Tito Ortiz ruled the UFC light heavyweight division for roughly three and a half years.
Tito Ortiz - Strictly Business (10/20/2010 5:00:00 AM)
White Slams The Door On Liddell Vs. Ortiz 3 (10/18/2010 11:06:56 PM)
While fans may be asking for a third fight between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, UFC president Dana White throws water on the idea and reaffirms he just doesn't want to see Liddell fight again, against anybody...
NBA's Shaquille O'Neal wants Hong Man Choi, Tito Ortiz for televised MMA fights (8/30/2010 4:15:00 PM)
After NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal made his his first public appearance as a newly signed Boston Celtic at this past weekend's UFC Fan Expo Boston 2010 at the Hynes Convention Center in "Shaqachussetts," could the "Big Shamrock" soon become the "Big Octagon?" If it's up to O'Neal, fantasy could become reality. While O'Neal told ESPN on Saturday that he would like to take a fight against Korean striker and fellow 7-footer Hong Man Choi, the future NBA Hall of Famer told fans at a special Q&A session earlier in the day that not only is he serious about the challenge, but he'd like to turn the opportunity into a television special.
Shaquille O'Neal wants Hong Man Choi, Tito Ortiz for televised MMA fights (8/30/2010 4:15:00 PM)
After NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal made his his first public appearance as a newly signed Boston Celtic at this past weekend's UFC Fan Expo Boston 2010 at the Hynes Convention Center in "Shaqachussetts," could the "Big Shamrock" soon become the "Big Octagon?" If it's up to O'Neal, fantasy could become reality. While O'Neal told ESPN on Saturday that he would like to take a fight against Korean striker and fellow 7-footer Hong Man Choi, the future NBA Hall of Famer told fans at a special Q&A session earlier in the day that not only is he serious about the challenge, but he'd like to turn the opportunity into a television special.
Report: Tito Ortiz Vs. Matt Hamill At Ufc 121 (8/19/2010 8:36:51 PM)
Tito Ortiz is set to return to the Octagon on October 23 at UFC 121 in Anaheim where he will face the fighter he picked No. 1 during the third season of the "Ultimate Fighter" in Matt Hamill...
Strictly Business, Tito Signs To Face Hamill (8/19/2010 8:36:48 PM)
Tito Ortiz signs his UFC 121 contract to face his former number one pick on "The Ultimate Fighter," Matt Hamill...
Frank Shamrock's Toughest Fight? "Tito Ortiz" (8/19/2010 8:36:31 PM)
Frank Shamrock had a storied career in mixed martial arts, but one fight stands above the rest for him... his UFC 22 bout against Tito Ortiz...