Tito Ortiz, Jenna Jameson Take it Back
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Originally posted Apr 29th 2010 10:08 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
TMZ has learned former UFC champ Tito Ortiz and baby mama/former porn star Jenna Jameson are withdrawing allegations that led to Tito's felony domestic violence arrest earlier this week.
Jenna, who accused Tito of injuring her during an argument, now tells TMZ, "What actually happened has now been dramatically distorted and misinterpreted and remarks that both Tito and I made after the police arrived reflect the state of shock that we were both in." Translation -- he didn't hurt me.
As for Tito, we're told he's now backing off what he strongly insinuated ... that Jenna is an OxyContin ...
UFC Already Hyping Rampage Jackson vs. Rashad Evans
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
The Rampage Jackson-Rashad Evans fight is still a month away, and the UFC still has another pay-per-view show to promote between now and then. But in a sign of how big the promotion expects this fight to be, they're already hyping UFC 114, even though it's still more than a week before UFC 113.
The 10th season of The Ultimate Fighter was the highest-rated in the show's history, and although that was mostly because of Kimbo Slice, a huge portion of the show was devoted to hyping the rivalry between Rampage and Rashad, the rival coaches. The UFC expected that ...
The Truth About Fighting Hurt
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
It was the spring of 2006 and Matt Hughes, then the UFC welterweight champion, had a problem. The problem was his back. More specifically, the problem was the three bulging discs that made every day its own little carnival of pain. He had a fight coming up in a month's time – a catchweight showdown with early UFC legend Royce Gracie. He had a decision to make.
Only if you hear Hughes tell it, there was no decision. The matter had already been settled before the injury ever occurred.
"I'm probably a little different than most people," says Hughes. "If ...
Kimbo Slice Evolving as Fighter, but Still Wants to Make Opponents Bleed
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
With his light-heavyweight trial run in the rearview mirror, Kimbo Slice is back to being a happy heavyweight. Back in his comfortable division, the MMA and crossover star returns to the cage at UFC 113, facing fellow Ultimate Fighter season 10 cast member Matt Mitrione.
Interestingly, in discussing the fight during a recent edition of "Inside the Ultimate Fighter," Slice seemed to indicate a desire to move out of his comfort zone in a different way, employing a rarely-seen ground attack.
"I'm sure he's probably going to try some takedowns, he's going to come with some stupid kicks and try to ...
Urijah Faber Suspended Six Months, Courtesy of Jose Aldo
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
The California State Athletic Commission has suspended ten “WEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber” contestants for injuries sustained in their respective scraps this past Saturday in Sacramento, CA. Company superstar Urijah Faber and his severely battered leg will be forced to sit the sidelines for up to six months.
Faber sustained countless vicious kicks to his left thigh throughout his 25-minute tango with reigning king Jose Aldo. Thanks to the Brazilian, “The California Kid” is looking at a lengthy sabbatical, however could return to action earlier with the proper medical clearance.
If Faber can produce a doctor’s note, ...