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[erockomania]

Tito has already said he will not resign with UFC. HDNet fights has already said they will sign Randy so he can fight Fedor. It seems HDNet is going to start making some ground up by signing some big names and I predict Ortiz is the next.

[thebwit]

Originally Posted by erockomania

Tito has already said he will not resign with UFC. HDNet fights has already said they will sign Randy so he can fight Fedor. It seems HDNet is going to start making some ground up by signing some big names and I predict Ortiz is the next.

Its a good thought, but I don't know if he will sign with HDNet. His options are limited as he will want to stay stateside so that leaves HDNet or EliteXC. Shaw has shown some interest in Tito so who knows. What I do know is it will be to whomever offers him more money.

[smoogy]

Originally Posted by thebwit

Its a good thought, but I don't know if he will sign with HDNet. His options are limited as he will want to stay stateside so that leaves HDNet or EliteXC. Shaw has shown some interest in Tito so who knows. What I do know is it will be to whomever offers him more money.

I still say Strikeforce is twice as likely as either of them

[dmc_tim]

Originally Posted by smoogy

I still say Strikeforce is twice as likely as either of them

put together a puder VS. ortiz match, or frank vs. tito rematch or ken vs. tito 4 since ken thinks hes in the best shape of is life. that would be awesome. one fight i would like to see is Lesnar Vs. Kimbo. how do you all think that would go.

[Krazikarl]

Cool, now we are going to switch to HDNet as the source of something which we can project all our hopes onto. It was M1 a few months ago, but now we go to another organization that has done nothing.

Lets be real here, HDNet has had like 1 promotion with a bunch of no name fighters, so lets be careful about thinking that they are going to be a major competitor and are going to be signing big name guys. Thats just not very well anchored in reality right now.

[dmc_tim]

your right, but when fighters see how much cuban is paying his fighters dont you think they will jump ship to HD Net fights?

[Krazikarl]

your right, but when fighters see how much cuban is paying his fighters dont you think they will jump ship to HD Net fights?

This is exactly what I'm talking about. Quick, name the fighters that HDNet is actually paying. And how much they are making. HDNet has put on one fight and they didnt pay their fighters at that crappy event any more than the UFC would (and probably less). So why would you say this? You are just projecting wishes onto a blank canvas, but here in reality you have to look at facts and there just isnt any info which would justify this statement.

[mitchpmma]

Originally Posted by Krazikarl

Cool, now we are going to switch to HDNet as the source of something which we can project all our hopes onto. It was M1 a few months ago, but now we go to another organization that has done nothing.

Lets be real here, HDNet has had like 1 promotion with a bunch of no name fighters, so lets be careful about thinking that they are going to be a major competitor and are going to be signing big name guys. Thats just not very well anchored in reality right now.

Agree. Ya sure HDNet will pay Couture/Fedor/Tito and whoever else who feel underpaid all 1 milll/fight. Without any revenue or earnings? Putting a card together will end up costing them 15-20M with maybe return of a MILL or 2 in revenue.
Tito makes his money on PPV buys HDNet/Elite are shown or TV. To have access to Elite Shows its like 7/month for the Fight Network. All these companies are going to come and go real quick if they are dumb enough to start off this big. Even if they have Cuban backing the company. And half of these companies have 2-3 events per year.

[perc10]

I think Ortiz might go to EXC,they have a limted 205 class and he will be a superstar there like he wants to be again. If Ken fought him again that would be retarded,aftyer 3 1 sided whoopings he should get the hint.

[ArMnHC]

im guessing EXC. Shaw has talked shit about Tito, but would sign him in a heart beat. plus there is rumors already circulating that Frank and Tito will fight again next year...id love to see that!