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New interview with Tito Ortiz over the weekend on Submission Radio
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Some Topics Covered:
-his devastating loss to Liam McGeary
-how surprised he was when Liam locked in the inverted triangle
-whether he thought he was on his way to becoming a world champion again
-how the loss affects his career plans and if he will go ahead with his final Bellator fight
-Bellator: Dynamite's disappointing ratings
-Phil Davis as a possible opponent and him as a threat to McGeary's title
-fighting Frank Shamrock in a rematch
-Fedor Emelianenko's decision to fight in Japan instead of the UFC
-if Fedor is really the GOAT
-if he would fight Fedor on the new year's eve card
-ways to improve Bellator PR
-Nick Diaz's suspension Jon Jones' return to MMA and getting his life together
-Cris Cyborg's drop to 140 and if she can eventually make 135
-Holly Holm's chances against Ronda at UFC 193
Some Quotes:
Tito on if Fedor is one of the best of all time
Well, one of the best of all time? Of course. You know, theres 'one of'. I mean 'one of' is how many? Ten? I mean, you put the number on that and thats the number. But the best of all time? No way. Pound for pound, the best of all time? No. He fought a lot of guys that were great at their time and his time, but you gotta go for all time, for everybody hes competed against. You know, in Japan they did give him a lot of 'gimme fights'. Of course it's Japan and they want to do spectacle fights, where its a completely one sided match. But he did beat a lot of good guys. You cant take that away from him. And hes one of probably the biggest names in MMA. Fedor has dominated so much and so many other competitors, but the greatest of all time? No. One of? Yes. Hes one of the greatest of all time. Yes. You gotta give him that. Hes a great, great fighter.
On who is the greatest pound for pound fighter
Well if Jon Jones can get his shit together, I think it'd be Jon Jones for sure. As a fighter, that guy is amazing. I mean he has to be an adult and stop being a kid
On if Tito will fight Fedor in Japan on NYE
Not on New Year's Eve, no. I would love to. I just gotta go in and get some little, light surgical work done, I guess you could say. I gotta go get a bone shaved down. So Ill be healed by next year. But Im going to enjoy Christmas, Im going to enjoy Thanksgiving, Im going to enjoy New Year's, Im going to enjoy my birthday for the first time in a long, long, long time. I miss missing those times, and right now my kids are six years old and I want to enjoy the holidays with my children. I think thats the number one thing for me right now, is to be a Dad and to be happy. New Years Eve, Ill be having a cold beer in my hand, saying "happy new year's" to my family, instead of going out and trying to kill somebody. It sound a lot funner to me (laugh). Ive been putting a lot of work in over a last few years, so I think its time to take a little break.
On how Tito sees the fight between him and Fedor going and what advantages he holds over him
Wrestling of course. On our feet, hes a little older. Hes not the young guy who throws super fast now. I think in the wrestling area. Him going for submissions, and theyre not crisp for submissions. So just try and punish him. But of course if we fought each other, it'd be at light heavyweight. I mean Ive always fought at Light Heavyweight. Theres no reason to go . I think my weight class, when Im in the best shape possible is 205, and thats what I'll to fight at. But you know, I think my wrestling will keep it at par. I know the fight on New Year's, I've heard of a few opponents, so it will be a question of if he can handle the competitors he competes against.
Tito shares his thoughts on the NSAC's suspension of Nick Diaz
You know, as (far as) Nick Diaz having his third offence - I guess when you say 'three times, shame on you', and this is a complete shame on him on this one for his third time. But for five years? I think thats getting a little drastic. I mean, the guy has a license to smoke marijuana.
In my eyes, I dont see it as a stimulant to make you a better fighter. Im not saying this is ok to do, or anything like that, but five years is a little drastic. And I see Jon Jones just get a slap on the wrist from getting a felony and wrecking into a car, or wrecking into a girl who was pregnant and (has) 72 public appearances at a 'Boys and Girls' club and 18 months probation. I just scratch my head about that, going 'this is crazy'. And theres so many other instances that happen. I mean, as far as Anderson Silva. He only gets popped for a year for doing steroids, which is an enhancement drug for mixed martials. It just doesnt make any sense. I dont know. Im glad I dont have to deal with it. Im glad its never been a problem that Ive had. So I just gotta sit back and let the athletic commission do their job. I dont agree with it, but I sure dont agree with any athlete using any type of drugs, whether it does help you or doesnt, during training, during fights.
On if Cybrog can get down to 135 lbs to fight Ronda Rousey
Well if Ronda ever wants to fight. Cris told Ronda shed cut down to 135 to fight and Ronda wont do it. So she said she wants to get more fights under her belt. So they keep feeding 135-pounders to Ronda and Cris is just (gonna) keep dominating at 140-145, until Ronda finally says 'ok, well fight'. So we're just waiting for Ronda to step up.
If Tito gives Holly Holm a shot against Ronda
Submission in two minutes.
If retirement crossed Titos mind during the post-fight speech at Bellator Dynamite
Never. No. I have one more fight. I make really, really, really, really good money and I love it. This is fun, I like to fight, and I dont know, I fulfil everything that is given to me. I had a contract with four fights on it, I'm gonna have one more fight to finish up four fights and Ill fulfil it. There was no idea of retiring at all. It would be nice. Maybe it is time, but I think one more good fight. My bodys right, my mind's right, everythings just firing on all cylinders and I like the way life is right now, and its fun again to do it. Like I said, I lost to the champion. It wasnt like I lost to a nobody. I look back on it, and should I have picked an easier fight? Should I have fought a Kimbo, or a Ken Shamrock, or a Frank Shamrock? No. I fought the best man and he was better than me that night. But it wasnt like I got dominated. Wasnt like he was gonna knock me unconscious. No, I fought him and I made a mistake.
On if this loss to Liam was one of Titos toughest losses in years
It was one of the toughest losses in years, 'cause I put so much into it and everything at home was so perfect, and I felt like I was gonna win. It was hard, it was really hard. It took a couple of weeks, you know, it took all the way until now. I took a couple of weeks to kind of lick my wounds and understand that things happen for a reason. I think I feel better after a loss than I would if I won. It'd be nice to win, but still I gotta be challenged in my life like this to understand that just 'cause everything is perfect, dont mean that life is going to end up perfect. But I can make it as perfect as possible for my kids and my family, and thats number one. And so long as Im happy doing it, that makes most sense. But I took it hard, I took it really hard. But I just...I already got back into the gym, I started doing weights and speed bag work. So I wanna keep my shape, I want to compete again, and I dont know - does that spring Shamrock fight happen. I mean, do one of those other super-fights happen where someone wants to watch it? 'Cause I mean, Im not going to get my title shot anymore. I have one more fight on my contract, so lets make a spectacle of it and lets get somebody that I can kill almost.
On what his Motivation would be for his next fight, considering he won't be getting another title shot
I guess draw the fight out and make it 15 minutes of just pure punishment and entertain the fans that go watch it. Let them all go out and see a beating unfold in front of them.
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Some Topics Covered:
-his devastating loss to Liam McGeary
-how surprised he was when Liam locked in the inverted triangle
-whether he thought he was on his way to becoming a world champion again
-how the loss affects his career plans and if he will go ahead with his final Bellator fight
-Bellator: Dynamite's disappointing ratings
-Phil Davis as a possible opponent and him as a threat to McGeary's title
-fighting Frank Shamrock in a rematch
-Fedor Emelianenko's decision to fight in Japan instead of the UFC
-if Fedor is really the GOAT
-if he would fight Fedor on the new year's eve card
-ways to improve Bellator PR
-Nick Diaz's suspension Jon Jones' return to MMA and getting his life together
-Cris Cyborg's drop to 140 and if she can eventually make 135
-Holly Holm's chances against Ronda at UFC 193
Some Quotes:
Tito on if Fedor is one of the best of all time
Well, one of the best of all time? Of course. You know, theres 'one of'. I mean 'one of' is how many? Ten? I mean, you put the number on that and thats the number. But the best of all time? No way. Pound for pound, the best of all time? No. He fought a lot of guys that were great at their time and his time, but you gotta go for all time, for everybody hes competed against. You know, in Japan they did give him a lot of 'gimme fights'. Of course it's Japan and they want to do spectacle fights, where its a completely one sided match. But he did beat a lot of good guys. You cant take that away from him. And hes one of probably the biggest names in MMA. Fedor has dominated so much and so many other competitors, but the greatest of all time? No. One of? Yes. Hes one of the greatest of all time. Yes. You gotta give him that. Hes a great, great fighter.
On who is the greatest pound for pound fighter
Well if Jon Jones can get his shit together, I think it'd be Jon Jones for sure. As a fighter, that guy is amazing. I mean he has to be an adult and stop being a kid
On if Tito will fight Fedor in Japan on NYE
Not on New Year's Eve, no. I would love to. I just gotta go in and get some little, light surgical work done, I guess you could say. I gotta go get a bone shaved down. So Ill be healed by next year. But Im going to enjoy Christmas, Im going to enjoy Thanksgiving, Im going to enjoy New Year's, Im going to enjoy my birthday for the first time in a long, long, long time. I miss missing those times, and right now my kids are six years old and I want to enjoy the holidays with my children. I think thats the number one thing for me right now, is to be a Dad and to be happy. New Years Eve, Ill be having a cold beer in my hand, saying "happy new year's" to my family, instead of going out and trying to kill somebody. It sound a lot funner to me (laugh). Ive been putting a lot of work in over a last few years, so I think its time to take a little break.
On how Tito sees the fight between him and Fedor going and what advantages he holds over him
Wrestling of course. On our feet, hes a little older. Hes not the young guy who throws super fast now. I think in the wrestling area. Him going for submissions, and theyre not crisp for submissions. So just try and punish him. But of course if we fought each other, it'd be at light heavyweight. I mean Ive always fought at Light Heavyweight. Theres no reason to go . I think my weight class, when Im in the best shape possible is 205, and thats what I'll to fight at. But you know, I think my wrestling will keep it at par. I know the fight on New Year's, I've heard of a few opponents, so it will be a question of if he can handle the competitors he competes against.
Tito shares his thoughts on the NSAC's suspension of Nick Diaz
You know, as (far as) Nick Diaz having his third offence - I guess when you say 'three times, shame on you', and this is a complete shame on him on this one for his third time. But for five years? I think thats getting a little drastic. I mean, the guy has a license to smoke marijuana.
In my eyes, I dont see it as a stimulant to make you a better fighter. Im not saying this is ok to do, or anything like that, but five years is a little drastic. And I see Jon Jones just get a slap on the wrist from getting a felony and wrecking into a car, or wrecking into a girl who was pregnant and (has) 72 public appearances at a 'Boys and Girls' club and 18 months probation. I just scratch my head about that, going 'this is crazy'. And theres so many other instances that happen. I mean, as far as Anderson Silva. He only gets popped for a year for doing steroids, which is an enhancement drug for mixed martials. It just doesnt make any sense. I dont know. Im glad I dont have to deal with it. Im glad its never been a problem that Ive had. So I just gotta sit back and let the athletic commission do their job. I dont agree with it, but I sure dont agree with any athlete using any type of drugs, whether it does help you or doesnt, during training, during fights.
On if Cybrog can get down to 135 lbs to fight Ronda Rousey
Well if Ronda ever wants to fight. Cris told Ronda shed cut down to 135 to fight and Ronda wont do it. So she said she wants to get more fights under her belt. So they keep feeding 135-pounders to Ronda and Cris is just (gonna) keep dominating at 140-145, until Ronda finally says 'ok, well fight'. So we're just waiting for Ronda to step up.
If Tito gives Holly Holm a shot against Ronda
Submission in two minutes.
If retirement crossed Titos mind during the post-fight speech at Bellator Dynamite
Never. No. I have one more fight. I make really, really, really, really good money and I love it. This is fun, I like to fight, and I dont know, I fulfil everything that is given to me. I had a contract with four fights on it, I'm gonna have one more fight to finish up four fights and Ill fulfil it. There was no idea of retiring at all. It would be nice. Maybe it is time, but I think one more good fight. My bodys right, my mind's right, everythings just firing on all cylinders and I like the way life is right now, and its fun again to do it. Like I said, I lost to the champion. It wasnt like I lost to a nobody. I look back on it, and should I have picked an easier fight? Should I have fought a Kimbo, or a Ken Shamrock, or a Frank Shamrock? No. I fought the best man and he was better than me that night. But it wasnt like I got dominated. Wasnt like he was gonna knock me unconscious. No, I fought him and I made a mistake.
On if this loss to Liam was one of Titos toughest losses in years
It was one of the toughest losses in years, 'cause I put so much into it and everything at home was so perfect, and I felt like I was gonna win. It was hard, it was really hard. It took a couple of weeks, you know, it took all the way until now. I took a couple of weeks to kind of lick my wounds and understand that things happen for a reason. I think I feel better after a loss than I would if I won. It'd be nice to win, but still I gotta be challenged in my life like this to understand that just 'cause everything is perfect, dont mean that life is going to end up perfect. But I can make it as perfect as possible for my kids and my family, and thats number one. And so long as Im happy doing it, that makes most sense. But I took it hard, I took it really hard. But I just...I already got back into the gym, I started doing weights and speed bag work. So I wanna keep my shape, I want to compete again, and I dont know - does that spring Shamrock fight happen. I mean, do one of those other super-fights happen where someone wants to watch it? 'Cause I mean, Im not going to get my title shot anymore. I have one more fight on my contract, so lets make a spectacle of it and lets get somebody that I can kill almost.
On what his Motivation would be for his next fight, considering he won't be getting another title shot
I guess draw the fight out and make it 15 minutes of just pure punishment and entertain the fans that go watch it. Let them all go out and see a beating unfold in front of them.
Jones never lost via cut, ko, submission, or doctor stoppage either. Fedor lost every other way possible besides dq.
