Hammered: Coleman Out of UFC 106
Jake Rossen Oct 6, 2009
Fighter’s Only broke the news that Mark Coleman
suffered an MCL tear in training, canning his bout with a returning
Tito
Ortiz on Nov. 21. While the UFC hasn’t confirmed the
cancellation, it’s probably not a huge cause for concern: Brock
Lesnar headlines the show, and he’s a fairly solid guarantee of
business.
Losing Ortiz appears academic at this point: the fighter is notoriously picky about opponents and has often enjoyed servings of 40-plus opposition. He probably saw Coleman -- right or wrong -- as a way to ease himself back into competition following major back surgery. Coleman’s management has asked the fight be moved to the UFC’s January 2 card; on his Twitter, Ortiz wished Coleman well by calling him a “sissy” and Coleman rep Mike DiSabato countered by labeling Ortiz a “d--che bag.” Who says this sport isn’t all class?
Losing Ortiz appears academic at this point: the fighter is notoriously picky about opponents and has often enjoyed servings of 40-plus opposition. He probably saw Coleman -- right or wrong -- as a way to ease himself back into competition following major back surgery. Coleman’s management has asked the fight be moved to the UFC’s January 2 card; on his Twitter, Ortiz wished Coleman well by calling him a “sissy” and Coleman rep Mike DiSabato countered by labeling Ortiz a “d--che bag.” Who says this sport isn’t all class?
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