I read that Tito had challenged Dana to a private boxing match to settle their grudge. Did it ever happen and, if so, who won?
Tito Ortiz Fight With Dana White?
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The latest I read is that the fight is still on. Apparently, the Nevada Athletic Commission has agreed to sanction the fight after watching Dana sparring and realizing that he is a good boxer. The only other issue to be resolved is that Tito and Dana can not be too far apart in weight, so they will have to fight at some catch weight. Also, from what I know, the fight will not be shown live, but will be taped and then shown in edited form on UFC.com.
The editing part is a smart business decision, because in case Dana would knock Tito out, it wouldn't look good for the company that one of their top fighters got his ass kicked by a suit wearing business man and, since Dana is a former amateur boxer, it certainly is possible. On the other hand, we will not be able to see the actual fight, but only what the UFC wants us to see.
In my opinion this fight is a bad idea. It will cause comparisons to WWE's McMahon vs Steve Austin feuds and some people will probably start wondering if some of the UFC fights aren't predetermined like the ones in WWE.
The editing part is a smart business decision, because in case Dana would knock Tito out, it wouldn't look good for the company that one of their top fighters got his ass kicked by a suit wearing business man and, since Dana is a former amateur boxer, it certainly is possible. On the other hand, we will not be able to see the actual fight, but only what the UFC wants us to see.
In my opinion this fight is a bad idea. It will cause comparisons to WWE's McMahon vs Steve Austin feuds and some people will probably start wondering if some of the UFC fights aren't predetermined like the ones in WWE.
I too read that it won't be aired live, if it's aired at all. I think seeing either of them get their ass kicked isn't good for the company. If it's close, then they'll show it. But Dana's not going to show it if he gets the shit knocked out of him.
I also read that it will be a "sparring" match, which might be aimed at getting around some legal issues.
I also read that it will be a "sparring" match, which might be aimed at getting around some legal issues.
Money and respect, apparently. Dana used to be Tito's business manager and I guess there's bad blood between the two.
