Tito Ortiz returns to the UFC to fight the best; Mark Coleman would be just a 'warm up' (Video)
by MMAmania.com on Aug 5, 2009 3:19 PM EDT
Email
PrintWatch the video ... he gives "The Hammer" his due -- does not belittle him:
109 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Haha, that’s probably what Shogun and Bonnar said.
by Jeremyjackson on Aug 5, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
somone looks fat, he can’t beat the best he failed to evolve as a fighter, but it is nice to see the best division in MMA hav one of its founding fighters, i hate this guy so plz don’t call me nuthugger..
by guyverbob on Aug 5, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I owuld like to talk about someoone relevant like JOn JOnes:
“We’re going to be working with Greg Jackson of course and the entire team that works with Georges St. Pierre will be working with Jon Jones. I expect a lot from this kid man. This kid is the real thing. I trained with him this morning and I’ve trained with a lot of fighters; this kid is the real thing. I see a lot of St. Pierre in him.”
Firas Zahabi, commenting on the newest member of Tristar gym, Jon Jones.-BE
FYI: JOnes would BASH TITO!
by john G on Aug 5, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet, Jones is at Jackson’s camp now? The LHW division should be worried about that.
by Jeremyjackson on Aug 5, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
luiz cane vs jon jones ufc 105 lest do it, this time in the main card of course
by JoW on Aug 5, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, Jones is with Firas and GSP, but Jones will get to train with Jackson’s camp as well
by john G on Aug 5, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Johnny Bones is a good guy. But is he training primarily out of Tristar or Greg Jackson’s? I dont know if he’d get much out of training out of Tristar most the time, then a few weeks at Jacksons. I’d rather he stay full time at Jackson’s and only train with Firas when GSP comes down.
Off topic from the topic that is currently off topic (did I lose you there?) — Anyone hear about Ed Herman replacing Irvin vs Willy~G? I dont know how accurate that is, but I seen it on MMAPlayground
by Synyster on Aug 5, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, my mistake. The Jackson camp guys come up to Tri-star once in a while. Cool.
by Jeremyjackson on Aug 5, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, John you answered my question there. A young guy like Jones will improve no matter where hes at, but the quality of training partners is SO much better at Jackson’s. Training with GSP is great, but thats about it. Cote, Loiseau, and whoever else they have is great for the current stage that Jones is at, but he should definitely move to Jackson’s full time with Shad, Jardine, Marquardt, Carwin, Cerrone, Garcia.. (granted the last 2 may not help as much, but talent it talent)
by Synyster on Aug 5, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
If that is true Synyster that sounds like a gimme for Wilson and it definitaly won’t help his fight get promoted to the main card. Having that dude on the undercard should be a crime. I would bet he is way up there on the list of most Fight/Sub/KO of the night honors. Wilson ALWAYS brings it, when he doesn’t gas. ;-) War Wilson!
by BNF on Aug 5, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s no question that Bones will be dominant, I just hope he stays exciting.
by rockwell on Aug 5, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Synyster you are right about TriStar, but Firas & his brother are one of the best trainers out there hands down. As a trainer Firas can do wonders w/a new cat like Jones. I am sure Jones will be a top 5 eventually but still has a lot of work to do. He’s a young cat that is already impressive bu so was GSP when he got KO’s by Serra. I need to see Jones a couple more times before I start praising him.
by neeko on Aug 5, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Firas hasnt proven anything! The only fighter he trains worth a damn is GSP, and GSP was aways great! If Firas can take a guy like JOnes to thhe next level, then we can start calling Firas GREAT!
by john G on Aug 5, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Firas is a good guy and excellent trainer. I have no prob with you since you seem to like Arlovski, but I don’t like when people talk shit about someone they don’t know and have never met or have ever worked with.
by theCloser on Aug 6, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
john, chill out my friend why u always gotta come here and talk about my boi!…
by RoBerto on Aug 6, 2009 7:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Tito is like a shark with a sense of blood in the water when the old timers are put in front of him. I would like to see him fight Forrest again or Rampage, I think he would beat Rampage but lose to Forrest. Both would have the potential to be very close fights and they would be BIG draws
by RamJ on Aug 5, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
but him and rampage r butt buddies so they wud never fight..
by guyverbob on Aug 5, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw an interview where Page was told that Tito said he would fight him if the money was right. Page had this look of shock and hurt and said, “Oh uhh I din’t know he said that.”
by Jon on Aug 5, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
And so were Liddell and Ortiz back in the day. Look at what happened, hehe!
by Syd on Aug 5, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Well he’s always been cocky, and in all honesty Coleman is definitley a tune up fight; but given his time off, the surgery, the ring rust factor and the fact that Coleman’s actually not doing all that bad lately; he could get upset if he’s not careful. Coleman might be an old man but he’s not going to get rag dolled like Ken Shamrock, 2 completely different people.
by M1Globalcansuckmyballs(Formerly ODHGC) on Aug 5, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
Yes. Tito always talks trash, but it’s not in his best interest in this case. He is coming off a long layoff and is going to look like an ass again if he struggles against Coleman. He should keep the disrespect to a dull roar until he sees how well this fight goes, IMO. I guess if things don’t go as expected he could always get back to selling sweat-soaked handwraps to mongoloids.
by Jeremyjackson on Aug 5, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Tito didn’t disrespect anybody much less Mark Coleman. He said that there aren’t any warmup fights in the UFC and that Coleman had good fights against Rua and Bonnar. Also, that he was a friend who tito really liked and got along with. I would hardly call that disrespect.
by Adam T. on Aug 5, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m saying he shouldn’t START talking trash in this case. And if a fight is arranged with Coleman, he invariably will. It just seems like Tito is bitching when he’s matched up with Chuck and Machida, and whining if the guy he’s fighting isn’t a big enough name. I am impressed with his demeanor so far though.
by Jeremyjackson on Aug 5, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
mature point JJ…not that I would expect any less from ya…
by McArthur on Aug 5, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats double talk right there, you two are at war I can tell. Locked in a hate fueled epic battle of words. I can read between the lines.. I see the truth
by M1Globalcansuckmyballs(Formerly ODHGC) on Aug 5, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Just like you guys, I was surprised with Tito’s demeaner. It seems like he had a few just before the interview just to sound humble for once.
If he keeps this up, I may even cheer for him.
by UFC Champ on Aug 5, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Well you can’t really blame Tito if he’s cocky as fuck. It’s in his blood. That’s how he is.Let’s just hope he improves his striking because his ground game is already good to me…
by Syd on Aug 5, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
he might…if Tito can put him on his back Coleman will get Shamrocked…I see this happening in rnd 2 if not sooner…oh ya wait…Coleman doesn’t get tired, he “plays possum”….LMAO!!
by McArthur on Aug 5, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats right and dont’ forget it; if he gets tired in rd 2 it’s just an act, don’t believe what you see. But seriously, Colemans a tougher fight than a lot of people like to give him credit for.
by M1Globalcansuckmyballs(Formerly ODHGC) on Aug 5, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
lmao nice 1 McArthur…..wel i may aswel take this time to gloat on my BIG winnings due to my prediction that Coleman would beat Bonnar via UD, GSP to beat Alves via UD and Brock to TKO Mir…man i was happy watching UFC 100..all the way to the bank…
cant wait to see Tito fight again i cant help but love the guy no matter what stupid things he says!
by Randy for Couture on Aug 5, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
For sure. Shammy and the Hammer are night and day.
Coleman has weapons but Tito is getting fed the right opponent for UFC re-entry. Tito has some real risk against a Jon Jones (creative striking and wrestling galore – lil’ experience) or Bahna Cane. These guys could give him a tune up but with the risk of getting KTFO.
Coleman not so much. But he is tough and experienced.
Just because I know it would stir up a lot of debate I’m hoping for Vera vs Ortiz by next Feb pending they both win.
by Big Zino on Aug 5, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yo Big Zino, check your email. AND FN WAR TITO!!!!!!
by BOW on Aug 5, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Jon Jones and Cane would not give Tito a ‘tune-up’. They would tune HIM up.
by Jeremyjackson on Aug 6, 2009 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey ODHGC, sorry if you’re ironic comment on greasegate went over my head on an earlier thread. There are so many idiots who think BJ would have won that it’s hard to distinguish irony from genuine stupidity. I’m glad you’re not one of those simple minded ignorants.
by 2TimePennConqueror on Aug 5, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
It would be really funny if Mark Coleman knocks him out! HAHAHAHA I hope he does!
by edwin on Aug 5, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
respect man ,glad ur back in ufc was always a fan of yours u always give 100% tito ground n pound round 2..
by gerry on Aug 5, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions
COLEMAN BY UD!!!THEN BRING ON COLEMAN VS. SHOGUN 3!!!
by d*locc on Aug 5, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions
Tito is ok in my book, even though I can see his BS a mile away, he was a good TUF coach and that goes a long way with me, any card he’s ever fought on has been a great card and Ive never missed a fight, now having said that. I think it’s the casual fans that really think Tito is the sh*t because of his name recognition. IMO he’s just a gate keeper and anyone with great hands and good takedown defense will beat the living hell outta him.
by DAVE A on Aug 5, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
Completely agreed Dave A, especially about the TUF thing, I really had a lot of disdain for Tito until I saw what a dedicated coach and human being he was for those TUF fighters, call me sentimental I guess. I don’t know it’s probably just me hoping but, I would like to think Tito has started to evolve and can do more now with the back surgurey, cmon we saw him almost complete a triangle against a BJJ black belt. It’s weird I don’t know why I hope that he is evolving because I do not really ever root for him either haha.
by Edgecrusher71 on Aug 5, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
‘Sentimental’ (agreed! lol) yeah with the exception of Couture, Liddell fights, I secrectly root for Tito most of the time (dont tell anyone). Titos hands have gotten somewhat better over the years, but his footwork sucks. I think his conditioning will be better without the back pain which is a major key for his style of fighting… he should be able to handle Coleman. Both are sentimental favorites for me, don’t know who I’m going to root for yet… ’’arrrgh’’
by DAVE A on Aug 5, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
And the winner by Knockout at 27 seconds of the very first round…Mark Coleman!!!! I would laugh and be happy
by hahahahahlolhahaha on Aug 5, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions
in that case you have an extremely weak sense of humor
by McArthur on Aug 5, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
nonono, hold on Mac wait a second here.. who WOULDN’T laugh if Coleman KO’d Tito 27 seconds into rd 1?? Imagine the traffic on that thread!
by M1Globalcansuckmyballs(Formerly ODHGC) on Aug 5, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
im happy tito is back, and his fight with mark, if it happens will be a good fight for both guys. i want to see him fight rampage pretty bad, and i think it will closer then people would expect, and also i want to see him and jardine go at it.
by Blazy J on Aug 5, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
tito would lose to babalu, moussassi, and probably southworth or frank shamrock at this point. he prob went to the ufc cause they gave him some more money and promised to give him some tomato cans like they used to.
by antoni hardonk = ratings on Aug 5, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
Welcome back Tito, the one thing I can say about Tito is he’s a smart business man, he puts the differences aside and he knows where the $$$ is at and where the competition is at. Good luck against Coleman.
by Ed C on Aug 5, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions
Surprisingly Tito actually has bigger balls than Fedor.
by UFC Champ on Aug 5, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Tito is better than a gatekeeper at LHW. Stephan Bonner might be a gatekeeper at this point. But if you look at the most recent LHW Champs (Machida, Rashad, Griffin), Tito basically gave Machida his only scare to date in the UFC, went to a draw with Rashad, and beat Griffin.
I think he is a little limited by his lack of great stand-up, but I am curious to see how much better he can or will be with his back 100%. He should be able to wear out Coleman. After that there are a number of interesting match-ups: Jon Jones, Rua if he gets beaten by Machida. If he looks good in these fights, the rematches with Forrest/Rashad loom.
Glad he is back and he is a factor. Would not be totally surprised if he works his way back into contention. Would love to see him fight Rampage, but it won’t be for the title because no one is beating Machida any time soon.
by revjames13 on Aug 5, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
Well put revjames13. I’m very excited to see Tito back in the UFC again or just fighting for that matter. The guy always brings it, great cardio and tough as hell. He will steamroll Coleman.
by Adam T. on Aug 5, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
y does’nt anyone ever realize how much better rashad and forest hav gotten, tito only fought them wen they were up and commers..
by guyverbob on Aug 5, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Tito says the same thing about Rashad and Griffin but the difference is, I think Rashad and Griffin really improved when the won the belt and Tito can no longer handle either of these guys, they would win… decisively.
by DAVE A on Aug 5, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree dave, it annoys me wen tito says he beat rashad and that he can hangwith the big dogs, its a joke..
by guyverbob on Aug 5, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Bonnar would have to win fights to be a gatekeeper. See in the WW division Marcus Davis is a great example wins 2 loses 1
wins again. I like Bonnar but he needs a W in the worst way.
Tito vs Rampage would end badly. If tito had insomnia that would be a good fight for him.
by Big Zino on Aug 5, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
Bonner’s takedown defense looked like a Junior Varsity Wrestlers level. Bonner’s not gate keeper status right now, he’s trying to workup to that status. Bonner was off for a long time I think the UFC will give him a couple of more fights at the very least, hes one of their posterboys and needs time to get back into the fight game much like Mir needed time.
by DAVE A on Aug 5, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh there you are Adam G. You said this on an earlier thread:
“do you make up quotes all the time or what. watch penn say tonight on the countdown "Im not looking past Florian, not at all, BUT im gonna beat him, im gonna beat the next guy, and the next guy, and if GSP’s still around, we’ll see, what goes around comes around . . ." . . . . . . Sounds exactly like "I am never going back up to 170″ huh, exactly the same . . . tard! ODHGC is fooling me to, friggin panzy”.
Go to Youtube and search for the video called: “message to Kenny” and you will hear your little brat of yours say exactly that: “I am never going back to 170”. After that you may come back here and apologize for your ignorance and stupidity. It’s not my fault if your little man says one thing and the contrary the next day.
You fail.
by 2TimePennConqueror on Aug 5, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoever mentioned Tito vs. Vera. Great idea.. I would love to see that. I would be pulling for Tito.. Here is to hoping he fares will in his return.
by stompgrASS on Aug 5, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
You guys are trippin who think Tito sucks. First off, I’m not a fan at all. But this dude is the closest fighter ever to beating Machida,he beat Griffin, and tied Evans.
by Josh H. on Aug 5, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
Did you see the forest fight? I would say he was given that fight since it was in his backyard! I wouldn’t say he beat Forrest he got the Win!
by me on Aug 5, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
To this day, and for the rest of ‘em, I’ll never understand how ANYONE who actually watched the Griffin v Ortiz fight could honestly say that Tito won the fight.
The judges may have scored it for him, but come on.
by KS on Aug 5, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Can’t help but laugh when i saw the interviewer, he looks ridiculous.
by Lester The Pimp on Aug 5, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe he’s the torturer from Lethal Weapon? You know the one with the water and elecricity.
by Lester The Pimp on Aug 5, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
THATS IT!!! Struggling to remember who he reminded me of.
by McArthur on Aug 5, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHA! IT IS ENDO!! And Endo gets put to sleep in a triangle doesnt he? Too hilarious!
by Irishmikey on Aug 5, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree he looks like Endo…but when I first saw this, I thought of the bad guy from Big Trouble in Little China.
by MM_Eh on Aug 5, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Give Tito his credit, he’s fought some of the best world in the men
Is that interviewer from Big Trouble in Little China?
by Dave on Aug 5, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions
I have been a fan of Tito’s for a while, which put me in the minority. I appreciated his ability to talk a great game and put himself over. But his legacy of injuries, outside distractions and lack of evolution will prevent him from being an elite fighter these days. He doesn’t really have to prove anything but there are some interesting matchups for him yet.
by Drake_Labatt on Aug 5, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions
Fact: Tito came the closest to beating Machida of anyone
Yes, he lost 99% of the fight…but he had Machida in a DEEP triangle, and should have finished but he sucks at BJJ
Fact: Tito BEAT Forrest and Rashad
People clown Tito, but they forget how he did against some of the division’s “elite”. He whopped on Forrest, and he beatdown Rashad (yes, I know it was a draw…but only because Tito grabbed the fence, he beat Rashad 2 rounds to 1 easy though).
Tito will do some damage…anyone with wrestling as good as his, will take guys down and his GnP is some of the best in MMA
by The Truthster on Aug 5, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions
Tito got lucky with the draw. If he had gone down instead of holding onto the fence he would have lost the fight. He cheated and still only managed a draw.
by NorthStar on Aug 5, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Tito whooped on Forrest for one round. Then he got owned in the stand-up. He will always be a tough out but he will never again be a top-5 fighter. Saying he “beat down Rashad” is ridiculous. If Tito doesn’t grab the fence he gets taken down and probably controlled for the rest of the round. I love it when people act like that rule exists for no reason.
by Jeremyjackson on Aug 6, 2009 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions
If you beat a guy in the last couple years, you beat him. We all know that Forrest and Rashad have improved, but so what? Perhaps Tito was not at his best when he fought them because if his back issues.
I’m not some big Tito fan, but a lot of people act like he’s a scrub or something when all recent evidence shows that he’s not. Machida has decapitated his last two opponents (Thiago Silva and Rashad) and made it look easy. Before that he fought Tito and it went the distance and Tito came within a c-hair of subbing him. Granted, Machida was winning that fight handily, but no one else has even made him break a sweat.
I think Tito is lacking the complete game that will get him the belt back, but in top condition he is absolutely a factor in the division. He’s got W’s over Wandy, Belfort, Griffin, and let’s face it he beat Rashad.
The only guy I see owning him is Machida. He is a factor against everyone else, whether he would beat them or not.
by revjames13 on Aug 5, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions
Word!
The only thing I’d disagree on is that Machida owned Ortiz. I don’t think anyone’s going to take my back on this but here’s the way I see it:
The UFC is supposed to be scored on "effective striking, grappling, aggression and octagon control". Regardless of how you score the striking and grappling, I’ve got to give aggression and octagon control to Tito (and most of Machida’s opponents). Machida’s style is to backpedal, make you constantly come forward then counter as soon as you throw or enter the pocket. Rashad is the same but Machida’s a little better at bouncing in and out of the pocket once in a while with a nice jab.
I understand Machida’s style and it’s smart, you tend to take less punishment than the sluggers. And if the UFC judges are going to give you points for running laps backward around the ring then you can’t blame Machida for it. But the way I see it, aggression and octagon control are demonstrated by the guy who’s coming forward and initiating the fight. In Machida vs. Ortiz this was 99% Ortiz. Ya Ortiz took more punishment but sometimes that’s the price you have to pay for initiating contact. I’m not saying Ortiz should have got the decision but if aggression would get scored a little higher by the judges then that fight gets a lot closer. As it stands now, the UFC needs to change the catch phrase to "effective striking, grappling and who’s face looks better after the round"
by H.I. McDunnough on Aug 5, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Thiago Silva, Rampage, Shogun, Machida, Henderson at 205. All these guys would kill Tito. Id throw in Rashad too as his striking is much better now.
by JJ on Aug 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
What a pompous ass! He thinks he’s so suave and intelligent. He really sounds like a moron most of the time.
by ducknow on Aug 5, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions
Coleman is not a warm up fight…look what he did to Shogun and he did just beat Bonnar. Tito is coming off a long layoff. I can almost see an upset.
by standupsprawl on Aug 5, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions
Also remember those rumors of Tito fighting Cro Cop a couple of months ago? I hope the UFC can do that fight. Fun fight.
by standupsprawl on Aug 5, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
Hopefully Tito gets back to the top. He’s a showman and people remember him. He’s one of those people that stands out from the crowd, so he’s good for the sport of MMA. He’s especially good for the UFC. If he comes back as an evolved fighter and trained with Greg Jacksons came and ATT, he will definitely get the kind of training he needs to take his career to the next level. Hopefully he doesn’t just train with a bunch of scrubs and think he’s going to win fights in the UFC. He needs to learn from GSP. Train with the best so you can become the best. Get it through your head TOTO!
by MMA ANALYST on Aug 5, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions
I CANT FUCKIN STAND TITO!! HE DYES HIS HAIR BLOND LIKE A FUCKIN WOMAN!! HE GOT FLAMES COMING OUT OF HIS ASS & HE SOWS THEM ON2 HIS SHORTS!!!
by d*locc on Aug 5, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions
I’m excited to see him back, and I think Coleman is a good first opponent. I definitely would have thought Bonnar was a good opponent, and Coleman beat him.
by Razzel on Aug 5, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone know when this fight is touted for?? Im really hoping its in the Uk id love to see tito live and wer pretty much due a nice card over here im sure the UK fans would welcome news that tito would be on such a card!!
Like him or hate him hes a tough guy and fights the best, yes he talks crap but to be fair hes in the fight game and hes not gony say im getting my ass whooped??!! i like his style and he does compete when hes in there, so he deserves his place in the ufc no doubt about it!!
by mo on Aug 5, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
i dont know whats worse. the fact that the interviewer has a foo man choo or that he is wearing a punihsment athletics shirt. that interview is about as genuine as a late night studio audience at a male enhancement infomercial. props to tito for coming back. he knows exactly what he is getting into. it will be interesting to see how far he can go now that he is healthy.
by day1er on Aug 5, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
He wouldn’t need a catchweight to fight Fedor, that Budda Belly puts him at 135.
by KS on Aug 5, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
thiage and shogun?? I see both of then having a tough time with tito, also hendo would be a close fight….tito doesnt get his due from a lot of fans on here!!
Im not a huge tito fan but i respect what he has done, and who he has fought, other than chuck and randy nobody has completely dominated him (including machida), yes he won decisively but couldnt finish him, which i guess tells you just how good chuck was in his prime!!! Plus if what tito said is true, he hasnt been 100% or close to it for a long time!!
I for one am looking forward to the next chapter in his career!
by mo on Aug 5, 2009 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
Nothing against Coleman or Tito but their fight better not be the main card when they fight. I do respect his words about his haters leaving his wife and kids out of it. Coleman will be a good test to see were he should go from there a close fight against Coleman should but him up against Bones go from old to young, a clear victory against the winner of Jardine and Silva, a loss Bonnar?
by Beaver on Aug 6, 2009 12:37 AM EDT reply actions
They didn’t make a big hooplah about bringing back one of the biggest draws in the sport to stick him on an undercard.
by Jeremyjackson on Aug 6, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions
If Tito and Dana can apologize to each other and make up. Then I can become friends with Mike and Ed.
by Crivas on Aug 6, 2009 9:45 AM EDT reply actions
Coleman can beat Tito so he should take a differant attitude than “He’s just a warm up”. I laugh when he loses!!!!!
by the spyder on Aug 6, 2009 11:15 AM EDT reply actions
Good decision Tito you will do good until u try to fight Anderson Silvabut glad to see ya back
by Ryan on Aug 13, 2009 4:01 PM EDT reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
