Tito Ortiz to return to UFC???

I have just read on Sherdog.com that Tito is in contract negotiation with the UFC for future fights.  Tito is also entertaining the idea of fighting under a new organization, but he still has yet to rule out UFC completely.

There have even been talks about setting him up with Houston Alexander, Theirry Sokoudjou, and Stephan Bonner.  It seems entirely possible that Tito will stay with the UFC.

During Tito's last fight the commentators quoted Tito as saying he is out of the Dana White business.  With Lorenzo now apparently taking more control of the business Tito would probably be in direct negotiation with him...not Dana.

Tito himself even said after his fight with Machida something along the lines of nothing's certain.  I don't remember exactly what he said, but I do remember thinking it was so strange that after the whole night of them pushing it as Ortiz' last fight it was very awkward of him to say that.

I think Tito would be an excellent gatekeeper for the top competition in the 205 division.  Still a decent fighter he would be a definitive milestone to figure the real competition for the title.

I personally think he doesn't have that drive that made him champion anymore.  He could surprise everyone and turn things around, but I wouldn't bet on it.

I think it is actually in the best interest of all involved here for Tito to stay where he is.  He is a good fighter still, and UFC can profit off him for years to come. 

On the other hand I think UFC will be the ones willing to take a risk on him more than the other organizations will. If Tito turns his game around in say Affliction, then their competition would be viewed as inferior to the UFC, because of Tito's last couple years in the organization.  Say honestly the ones who have the most to gain by Tito's success is UFC no matter what way he goes.