Tito Ortiz Turns Down Fight with Rashad Evans

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After Phil Davis pulled out of his UFC 133 main event against Rashad Evans, it appears that UFC is scrambling to find an appropriate replacement for him.

It also appears that Tito Ortiz had first crack at him, but has turned down the fight.

“I have a life and things to take care of. The fight game is about making the right choices of my career. If you knew what I have been going through you all would understand. Peaking for a fight is what makes a fighter unstoppable! Timing is everything in life. This is a rebuild year for me not do or die. The time will come again!”

The match would have been a chance for Tito to get over on Rashad as their 2007 bout was fought to a draw.

More UFC 133 news as it develops.

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