Tito Ortiz Negotiating with Affliction, EliteXC, and even UFC
In a recent interview with Inside MMA, free agent Tito Ortiz confirms he is still in negotiations with the three MMA companies, despite earlier reports of his Affliction signing.
“UFC? (There’s) a small chance of that happening. Things between me and Dana White? I’m shoving it off and I’m going on with my life. And I’m going to wash my hands and make sure that my future is going to be very, very great.
I really don’t think that a return to the UFC is happening. I believe it’s a leverage tactic he’s using against Affliction and EliteXC, the two real bidders for his services. I’m sure companies from Japan have inquired about Ortiz, a huge name in mixed-martial arts, but Ortiz is mainly interested fighting state side. Here’s a parting snip from the always-too-humble Ortiz:
If they (whichever company) sign a Tito Ortiz they’re going to be in business for the rest of their careers.
The UFC had Ortiz, yet were on the brink of bankruptcy in 2005, weren’t they? Can’t blame a dude for self-promoting!!
