Randleman to face Ortiz in UFC 33.....

[Hitchahard]

Just heard from Marco that it looks like Tito's opponent will be Randleman, pending a few final negotiating points. I don't know who Vladimir's replacement would be. Apparently Frank Shamrock got 1st crack and Ken Shamrock second. Frank wanted the fight at 185 lbs (yeah right!) and Ken wanted in the neighborhood of $1/2 million for the fight (give me a break!).

This may be Tito's 1st opponent that he won't be able to manhandle with his strength. However, I am picking Tito because I think his conditioning will be better - if Silva couldn't finish him, I don't think Randlemen will.

FYI: Pedro's training is going well! He will be ready for Couture.

Take care,

Hitch.....

[Twisted up]

FYI: Pedro's training is going well! He will be ready for Couture.

Boy, Zuffa just wont stop until Rizzo is the champion will they. Don't look for it to happen next time either....

Couture will be "ready" for Rizzo as well!

[Hitchahard]

Twisted up:

Thanks for clearing that up. I was under the impression that Couture wasn't preparing for the rematch whatsoever.

To imply that Pedro is a favorite of Zuffa is complete ignorance. If you saw the first fight, I don't think the judges did Pedro any favors? If your referring to the questionable decision he received in the Coleman fight, you may want to consider that Zuffa didn't own the UFC at the time. The only other reason I can figure you would make that comment, is believing that Pedro doesn't deserve a rematch.

I would appreciate the opinion of other forum members on whether Pedro deserves another shot at Couture?

If you'll be at the fight and would like to wager, let me know.

Regards,

Hitch.....

[hounddog]

Hell yeah he deserves another shot. I do wish he would have been more agressive at times during the Couture fight. Maybe he was tired which is understandable. They did go hard for 5 rounds. Hopefully he can stay off his back this time. Looking for him to get the KO.

Couture is an awesome fighter, I just find that Rizzo CAN be more exciting though I did fall asleep during his match with Randleman and Coleman.

What am I saying? Rizzo's fights with Barnett and Telligman were great. I hope he can keep from getting clinched with Couture and drop bombs on him.

At any rate, should be a great fight between two great fighters.
-hD

[sakattacked]

Does Rizzo deserve a rematch with Couture? That's like asking if bin Laden needs to get his ass kicked? Hell yeah.

[Hookah Smokin Caterpillar]

Mmmm... the only reason Rizzo "deserved" the rematch is because there is no one else out there for him to fight. Barnett already lost to Rizzo on Rizzo's bad day and Semmy lost to Barnett so both of them are out until they at least get one more impressive victory. Anyone else?

Also, I think Couture beat Rizzo and Rizzo beat Coleman.

[Hitchahard]

Thanks for the feedback on Pedro's situation guys!

Well, looks like talks with Randleman broke-down and Tito's fighting Vladdy instead. I really wanted to see Tito and Randleman battle it out. This should be a good fight though and I predict Tito will win by KO.....