| Due to the absence of Tito Ortiz for his | | | | California, began his martial arts career as |
| weigh-in Friday, the much-awaited battle | | | | a wrestler in his sophomore year in high |
| between the UFC fighter and Dana White, | | | | school. After a series of successful |
| President of the Ultimate Fighting | | | | competitions, he headed for more prestigious |
| Championship has been cancelled, at least for | | | | competitions worldwide. |
| now. | | | | |
| | | | Previously, he headlined many pay per view |
| White was scheduled to make his professional | | | | championship cards and graced the covers of |
| boxing launch on March 24, 2007, against his | | | | several magazines. Also known as "The |
| former client Tito Ortiz. This was also an | | | | Huntington Beach Bad Boy,"his awards and |
| attempt to work out their feud, supposedly | | | | accomplishments includes the UFC Light |
| contending in a three-round boxing | | | | Heavyweight Champion with 5 title defenses, a |
| exhibition. In fact, Ortiz previously sent | | | | 2006 Golden Gloves, a 2006 Fight of the Year, |
| daring messages to White asserting his | | | | and a |
| determination, as well as the authenticity of | | | | |
| the fight. However, Ortiz left a message | | | | 2006 Feud of the Year among others. At |
| indicating his decision to let White "off the | | | | present, he has 15 wins, 5 losses and 0 |
| hook." The decision of Ortiz actually left | | | | draws. |
| many people puzzled and surprised, especially | | | | |
| the Nevada State Athletic Commission which | | | | Others speculate that Ortiz's nonappearance |
| previously lauded Ortiz for | | | | is due to his desire to acquire more money |
| hisprofessionalism in these types of events. | | | | since Spike TV intended to broadcast segments |
| Given this, it's hard toimagine what | | | | of the their fight as a promotional tool for |
| instigated Ortiz's failure to show up. | | | | the highly anticipated UFC 69. Meanwhile, |
| | | | others perceive his move as an avoidance of |
| Ortiz, a 32-year old American-Mexican mixed | | | | the possibility of his defeat in the hands of |
| martial arts fighter from Huntington Beach, | | | | White. |