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Tito Ortiz discusses decision to continue fighting under Combate Americas, details call to Randy Couture that played ‘huge’ factor

Tito Ortiz remains one of the few fighters of his generation who’s still competing in MMA, and that’s not stopping, at least anytime soon.

The 44-year-old former UFC world champion recently signed with Combate Americas and is being targeted to make his promotional debut later this year in October against WWE star Alberto Del Rio. The signing with Combate Americas surprised many, as Ortiz had announced retirement last November following his first-round knockout win over long-time nemesis Chuck Liddell.

Many factors contributed to Ortiz’s comeback and continuation of his historic MMA career.