Tito vs Forrest 3, no date set

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/2/10/2789060/forrest-griffin-and-tito-ortiz-to-meet-in-rubber-match
Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz will have a third fight, according to Lorenzo Fertitta.

The UFC CEO took to Twitter for an extended Q&A with fight fans today as he battled insomnia in Brazil, where is overseeing the initial stages of ‘The Ultimate Fighter: Brasil', which began shooting this week.

Asked by a fan what would be next for Griffin he replied, "Tito."

Would make sense to have this as one of the 4 fights on FOX 3.

Double retirement fight?

GDPofDRC wrote:

Double retirement fight?

I actually think that is very possible. I expect both to get a nice pay day for this. I'm sure both will receive one of those famous off the record backstage checks to go along with a salary that far exceeds their current fighting level. Neither guy really posses that much power, so they could entertain for a couple rounds.

Get this on Fox !

Great fight. They are split 4 rounds a piece on my card. Im hoping Tito KTFOs him.

Two shot fighter, that have put out less then stellar fights the last few times out, I love Forrest and what he has done for sport, but he looked like a shell of himself last time out, maybe it was the fact he was worried about his wife and baby, I will give him that, but if he loses I would have to say it is time to write some more books, Tito just go away.

3 rounds a piece*

End of the day, this the only fight for either of these guys I'm interested in seeing.

As much as everyone hates on Forrest, he is still a top 10 fighter and is going to crush Tito.

Tito liable to knock his head off. His hands look better than ever while Forrests look worse

And Forrest would be killed by most of the top ten.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Tito liable to knock his head off. His hands look better than ever while Forrests look worse

Since the last fight where Forrest absolute owned Tito standing (just rewatched it) he's gone 1-1 where he didn't showcase his hands much versus Franklin, but for the most part got the better of him. He got caught by Shogun. Tito on the other hand landed one big shot when Badar rushed in then got tooled by Rashad and Lil Nog. All and all I think Forrest still ahas a big advantage on the feet. The think Tito has going to him is his block head while Forrest's chin isn't what it used to be.

He was hardly owned on the feet. Ill sig bet Tito gets this.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

And Forrest would be killed by most of the top ten.

Forrest versus the top 10

Jones 0-0 Def loss!

Rashad 0-1. Looked great until he caught him.

Hendo 0-0. Has the ability to beat Hendo (if he uses the same strategy as Franklin) but one H Bomb and its over.

Rampage 1-0. Close fight and could go either way if they rematch.

Shogun 1-1. A healthy Shogun catches Forrest more often than that Forrest outlasts Shogun.

Machida 0-0. Hard to tell with Machia. Have to think Forrest is an underdog here.

Davis 0-0. Toss up. Davis's wrestling could be the difference, but if they stood then Forrest probably has an edge.

Gustafsson 0-0. Hard to tell at this point. Gustafsson has looked impressive.

Ll Nog 0-0. Bad match up for Forrest. Nog wins it standing.

Bottom of the spectrum 0-9. Top of the spectrum 4-5. Likely 2-7. I guess he would lose to most of the top 10, but then again he should lose to about 6 or 7 guys being ranked about 7th or 8th in the world right?

Wolfgangsta wrote:

He was hardly owned on the feet. Ill sig bet Tito gets this.

Done and yes he was.

1. I just watched it and Forrest owned Tito on the feet. Never really rocked him, but landed a ton and bruised up a guy's face who doesn't always show a ton of wear.

2. Fight Metric
Total Strikes landed from striking distance:
Forrest-61 (head-40, body-7, legs-15)
Ortiz-11 (head-9, body-1, legs-1)

Forrest has declined heavily. He was at his best an over achiever anyway who owes as much to luck as his own skills. I rank him outside the top ten. Hendo, Shogun, Rampage, Feijao, Mousasi, Alexander Gus, Mo, Evans, Machida, Jones and Nog id pick to KO him now.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Forrest has declined heavily. He was at his best an over achiever anyway who owes as much to luck as his own skills. I rank him outside the top ten. Hendo, Shogun, Rampage, Feijao, Mousasi, Alexander Gus, Mo, Evans, Machida, Jones and Nog id pick to KO him now.

Possible, but then again you think Ortiz is going to beat him so I have a hard time giving you opinion much credit.

You act like they haven't fought tooth and nail for six rounds...

Wolfgangsta wrote:

You act like they haven't fought tooth and nail for six rounds...

The first fight Tito was near his best and Forrest was an up and comer. Tito won with wrestling and Forrest almost made a comeback. Very close fight, but Tito won 6 years ago. Since then Forrest has grown as a fighter while Tito has gone down hill. He isn't as athletic and he relies on striking more than ever since he lost his shot compared to 7-9 years ago. The 2nd fight was Forrest all the way. He won a semi close round and maybe lost a close round. But by the end of the fight he dominated the 3rd and would have finished Tito if it would have went to a 4th. I know you have a thing for Tito and all, but I just don't see it.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Tito liable to knock his head off. His hands look better than ever while Forrests look worse

if i've ever seen tito knock anyones head off i've forgotten about it.

Bader. He was throwing well against Nog too. I'm not saying thats the most likely result, just dont sleep on it..

I wouldn't be shocked if Tito won this time, Forrest already seems to have one foot out the door and that was before he became a father.

Not that interested in this fight. I'd say not Fox worthy, but the last fox card set the bar pretty low.

captain organic wrote:

Not that interested in this fight. I'd say not Fox worthy, but the last fox card set the bar pretty low.

2 #1 contender fights?