STRIKEFORCE NEWS: Tito Ortiz claims he's close to signing four fight deal and could fight in October
Jun 28, 2009 - 3:08:43 PM By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief Link to Original Source Article Penick's Analysis: Until the pen touches paper being guided by Tito's hand it's hard to put much merit into any signing discussion, even from Tito himself. Last year alone he was "close" to signing deals with EliteXC and Affliction that never came through, so again until he steps into a ring or cage again people will only briefly speculate on the possibilities. A bout with Babalu would definitely be a good one, but he'd be crazy to fight Fedor.
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Foamy
29 Jun 2009, 02:15
Wait, what? He wants to fight Fedor?
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