LAS VEGAS – Tito Ortiz is betting on himself in his third fight with Chuck Liddell – both in terms of pride and financial gains. Ortiz (19-12) revealed today during a media scrum prior to the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony that he will not be receiving a base purse for his bout with Liddell (21-8), which will take place later this year and be promoted under the Golden Boy banner by boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya. “This fight, I’m not getting paid no money,” Ortiz told reporters, including MMAjunkie. “I’m not getting a million dollar payday guaranteed. I make money when someone buys the pay-per-view. I make money when someone buys a ticket to the fight.
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Tito Ortiz ‘not getting paid no money’ for third Chuck Liddell fight – MMA Junkie