Who is next for Tito Ortiz? How about Ochocinco

After Tito Ortiz's win at UFC 132, there has been plenty of speculation on his next opponent. Earlier this week, Cagewriter mentioned the possibilities of Chuck Liddell, Fedor Emelianenko, Forrest Griffin, Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson, but another athlete has thrown his name into the ring.

Locked out Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco wants to give Ortiz a fight.

Ortiz isn't the first guy Ochocinco has gone after. He's called out UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva in the past, and has asked UFC president Dana White for a spot in the Octagon. Silva, who is closer to Ochocinco's size, has long been Ocho's target, but now he has moved on to the bigger Ortiz.

NFL collective bargaining agreement negotiations appear to be headed in the right direction, so hopefully, Ochocinco will have to worry about football soon. In the meantime, who else would you like to see the wide receiver fight? Tell us in the comments or on Facebook.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Who-is-next-for-Tito-Ortiz-How-about-Ochocinco?urn=mma-wp4527

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Don?t bring Jon Jones a fake belt to sign

Jon Jones' ascent to the top of the UFC's light heavyweight division has been fast, but also filled with plenty of hard work and growth as a fighter. It has been far from easy. He's proud of that belt and even keeps it wrapped in a special case when not carrying it with him.

So you can understand why he's not wild about the fact that someone can go to Toys 'r' Us and buy a similar belt for $12.99.

I hate it when people come up to me with a belt that looks exactly like mine and they ask me to sign it. I worked three times a day for three years to get this belt, and now this guy asking me for an autograph has one just like it. Are you serious? I mean it's not as heavy, but it looks just the same.

Fair enough, Jon. He has grown close to that belt, and doesn't want to see the fakes out there. He will have to put it on the line on Sept. 24 against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

Thanks to With Leather. Read the whole interview to hear what Jones will sign and Urijah Faber's thoughts on how to improve MMA.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Don-t-bring-Jon-Jones-a-fake-belt-to-sign?urn=mma-wp4690

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Carlo Prater makes it three straight with submission win at Legacy FC 7

BJJer Carlo Prater entertained his fellow Texans last night, and those watching at home on HDNet, with a Kimura finish of Ultimate Fighter 9 alumnus Cameron Dollar in the main event at Legacy FC 7. However, it was the submission-savvy Prater?s striking that opened things up in the opening round before his widely respected grappling [...]

Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2011/07/23/carlo-prater-makes-it-three-straight-with-submission-win-at-legacy-fc-7/

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Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva breakdown their upcoming fight - Strikeforce

At the Strikeforce Heavyweight GP in Dallas, TC Inside MMA correspondent Ron Kruck caught up with Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva. The Reem spoke about his victory over Fabricio Werdum and the challange that lies ahead in Silva. Bigfoot spoke about how to do the impossible and beat Overeem

Source: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/alistair-overeem-and-antonio-silva-breakdown-their-upcoming-fight-video_54151b1ca.html

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?UFC Fight Night 25: Battle on the Bayou? Tickets on Sale Thursday

?UFC Fight Night 25: Battle on the Bayou? takes place September 17th inside the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. The Octagon’s debut in Louisiana features a pivotal welterweight matchup between Jake Shields and Jake Ellenberger. UFC Fight Club members will have the opportunity to purchase seats for the show on Thursday, July [...]

Source: http://www.5thRound.com/83008/ufc-fight-night-25-battle-on-the-bayou-tickets-on-sale-thursday/

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VIDEO: UFC middleweight Demian Maia sends a message to Chael Sonnen on Brazil's "UFC Sem Limites" program

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With UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen firing many shots at the country of Brazil and its fighters over the last several months, a Brazilian program covering the sport, "UFC Sem Limites" has begun a new segment entitled "Send a Message to Sonnen." Their first comment comes from a man who has defeated him in the Octagon, Demian Maia. Check it out below:

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Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_9966.shtml

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Ramsey Nijem vs. Danny Downes Slated for UFC 137

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Ramsey Nijem, a finalist on the 13th season of The Ultimate Fighter, has agreed to meet Danny Downes at UFC 137, the organization announced on Thursday.

UFC 137, headlined by Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz, will air live on pay-per-view on Oct. 29 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.

The Palestinian-American Nijem lost to Tony Ferguson last month at TUF Finale via first-round knockout. The loss dropped his record to 4-2 overall.

On that same card, the 25-year-old Downes (8-2) lost to Jeremy Stephens in his UFC debut via unanimous decision. "Danny Boy," a product of Duke Roufus' Roufusport gym in Milwaukee, Wisc., went 1-1 in WEC, defeating Chinese star Zhang Tiequan at WEC 53.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/07/21/ramsey-nijem-vs-danny-downes-slated-for-ufc-137/

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