Affliction collapse, Tito Ortiz to the UFC and more on ESPNs 'MMA Live' (Video)

by MMAmania.com on Jul 31, 2009 6:06 AM EDT

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Early in the morning for me. I hope Tito loses his first fight. Not a fan.

by johjohn on Jul 31, 2009 6:17 AM EDT reply actions

that was a great episode. rashads face was priceless.

by mmagirl on Jul 31, 2009 7:23 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed.

“How many martial arts have you mastered”
Torres – “None”

Plus, I’m liking Rashad more than in the past.

Nice episode.

by izx on Jul 31, 2009 7:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, a guy I know from the gym here in Albuquerque knows Rashad and said he’s always a class act and a generally easygoing guy. I think that’s starting to come out. I thought him grabbing his package against Forrest was a little unprofessional, but I got over it pretty quick. This episode makes me like Rashad a lot more. I hope he makes Rampage look bad.

by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 31, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

finnaly rashad shows a likable personality

by matthew on Jul 31, 2009 8:17 AM EDT reply actions

I’ve listened to some of his pro mma radio interviews and he really doesn’t seem like a bad guy. Hilarious impression that he does of his mother. Gets carried away with the smack talk sometimes, but its part of selling the fight I guess.

by O damn he got caught on Jul 31, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Rashad is likable. His Tyson impersonation was great!

by LMAO on Jul 31, 2009 9:16 AM EDT reply actions

Good episode. Rashad did pretty good. That Tyson impression was great. I wonder if Vitor will be facing Rich Franklin. That is an interesting match up. I wonder why Vitor would move up in weight. It does make for an exciting match up however. Franklin was such a great middleweight fighter so that would say a lot for Vitor if he could win. If Vitor DOES fight Franklin, would Hendo still be on the card? I can’t think of anybody good fights for Hendo at UFC 103 whether it be at 185 or 205. Any ideas?

by RyanHobbs on Jul 31, 2009 9:22 AM EDT reply actions

I don’t think they’d match Vitor up against Rich, Vitor vs Dan makes more sense since Dan still has a shot at the 185 lbs title. Rich fighting at 205 now already said he didn’t want to drop back down to 185.

by O damn he got caught on Jul 31, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Dan has done enough to earn a title shot, but would not object at all to a Vitor vs Hendo #1 contendership bout.

by O damn he got caught on Jul 31, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions

I would like to see Vitor vs Hendo as well. Based on the weight classes, I wouldn’t think that Vitor would fight Franklin but I would love to see it being as it would be a great stand up battle. If Vitor fights Dan, I hope its at UFC 103. That still leaves no opponent for Franklin. I say give him Luiz Cane. Sure, he doesn’t have much drawing power, but with the Cro Cop Dos Santos fight and the return of Vitor Belfort, it would be solid.

by RyanHobbs on Jul 31, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions

is rashad’s dad chinese b/c all he does is squint all the time LOL. to quote chris tucker from rush hour, he’s blackanese!!!

by bobby o'shea on Jul 31, 2009 9:40 AM EDT reply actions

RASHAD FOR PRESIDENT!! I love rachad he is such a mommas boy… we love you big guy… go kick that criminals ass and get back to the title… RASHAD FOREVER!!!!!

by ricky on Jul 31, 2009 10:51 AM EDT reply actions

It amazing how all these super rich guys come in and try and replicate what the UFC does and fail …just shows its not all just about the money!

by Boxing Bags on Jul 31, 2009 11:01 AM EDT reply actions

its even sadder when if they used there money properly they could have done well. you pay guys like rothwell 250k for a fight but have no advertising or promotion. how do you expect people to pay for a ppv card where most of the guys on it arent even known in the US? afflictions handing of there fite cards made elite xc seem like geniuses.

by bobby o'shea on Jul 31, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions

If Wandy doesn’t fight Bisping, I’d like to see Bisping vs Cote. I think theyre at a much more similar level of competition, and Cote like Hendo is known for his KOs, so it’ll be a good test to see how Bisping handles another Heavy handed KO artist.

by jaime on Jul 31, 2009 12:08 PM EDT reply actions