Joe Soto: 'It would suck to lose to a dirt bag like Joe Warren'

by James Kimball on Sep 2, 2010 3:28 PM EDT

Quoteworthy:

"I think I'm a lot better rounded that he is. This isn't a wrestling, this is MMA. We don't know whose wrestling is going to be better until we get in there. I'm more well rounded - I'm going to kick his ass. It's going to take a different opponent for me to lose this belt - not Joe Warren. I've grown a lot in this sport, but I feel like I haven't gotten the opportunity to use all of my tools. Maybe Joe Warren will push me to use all of those tools. It would suck to lose to him; I never want to lose to a dirt bag like that."

With Bellator 27 set to take place tonight from the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Texas, the promotion recently distributed a few quality quotes from their current featherweight champion Joe Soto. And by quality I mean unfiltered thoughts designed to get a rise out of challenger Joe Warren. Soto will put his title and undefeated record up against Warren who burst onto the MMA scene with his upset of "Kid" Yamamoto at DREAM.9 last year. Let's get some predictions on this intriguing battle of wrestlers.

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Joe Warren Definitely Has an Attitude Problem.

But I wouldn’t call him (or anyone else) a dirtbag. I’d like to see Soto win, and I think he has more tools to do so.

Shogun's knee will explode for the final time when Rashad shoots for the takedown.

by G Squat on Sep 2, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

Interested to know, what makes you say he has attitude problems.

I dont follow Bellator very closely.

by WallyBallz on Sep 2, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

His "attitude problem" is that he's very cocky

almost Koscheck like during the TUF time. I like Warren but it doesn’t get a little hard to like him at times.

* "Standing in the ring in whatever condition I'm in is my way of life."
* "I don't think the injury was the cause for my defeat, I lost being in 100% condition at fight day. It's possible that Santiago might have been injured as well, I lost because my best was insufficient, only mortifying thoughts remain now. I think I would've entered the ring even if I lost one of my legs, I'm a fighter who fights, not with technique, but with heart."
--Kazuo Misaki

by Onemansyn on Sep 2, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

The best part is like Mo lawal when he clowns on all

these guys that joe rogan and the likes call world class wrestlers. They point their noses up so far high, it’s fucking comical. But yea he’s an abrasive dude – watch their interview on insideMMA when they spent the whole time going back n forth.

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by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Sep 2, 2010 4:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Warren has small man complex

"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger

Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"

- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors

by O damn he got caught on Sep 2, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I saw that, too. He's a prick.

Then again, I didn’t like him before that either :)

What’s funny was even bighead Tito said he would lose to Soto after saying Matt Hammil has no “e-kil-lib-ium”.

by Swedish Chef smerdy herdy verdy on Sep 2, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Warren's attitude is a product of his success

He always did very well as a wrestler, and has dont great thus far in his mma carrer. He seems to be getting more confident with every fight, and you can tell in his interviews. He really does need an ass whooping, but I am afraid Soto will not pull it off. Warren is too strong and there will be nothing Soto can do to counter the wrestling Warren brings.

by DeRbHeAn on Sep 2, 2010 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

warren is a boring ass fighter with his fake tap bs from team quest

I hope soto gogoplat`s him when he starts to dry hump

My Top MMA Talents

1. Jon ''Bones'' Jones
2. Anthony ''Showtime'' Pettis
3. Phil ''Mr. Wonderful'' Davis
4. Terry Etim
5. Patricio ''Pitbull'' Freire

by robinhorobson on Sep 2, 2010 5:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Dont be fooled

On tv he appears to be cocky, I think that is in part to act out which is obviously workin.I workout at Ultimate Fitness in Sac. to stay in shape not to fight.Joe Warren is there alot; he is one of the nicest guys in the gym.Kids will come in and he rolls with em. He talks and interacts with everyone wether you are just someone looking to stay in shape, or a aspiring fighter,or are a parent waiting to pick your kid up he is a very nice guy,all the stuff on tv is a act to stand out.

by WE NEED A DEFENSIVE MINDED CENTER on Sep 2, 2010 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

well his fighting style is sorry but true not a act

laying and praying like his life depends on it, never go for subs and tap and than deny it.

My Top MMA Talents

1. Jon ''Bones'' Jones
2. Anthony ''Showtime'' Pettis
3. Phil ''Mr. Wonderful'' Davis
4. Terry Etim
5. Patricio ''Pitbull'' Freire

by robinhorobson on Sep 2, 2010 5:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

i dnt live far from there....i actually want t join but heard it like 200 a month.....is that correct?

by blakc_guy on Sep 2, 2010 7:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

What time is this starting tonight?

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by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Sep 2, 2010 5:18 PM EDT reply actions

laying and praying ?

huh,you are correct about the tap crap but i think Warren for a wrestler stays pretty busy on top and feet,he has so much heart fighting a stud like pitbull sick and getting the crap beat outta you and come back thats pretty good stuff.Dont forget he has what 6 fights look where he is at pretty impressive.Oh i just saw your list that explains alot.You think Warren is boring or sorry what about Phil Davis omg he is boring

by WE NEED A DEFENSIVE MINDED CENTER on Sep 2, 2010 5:31 PM EDT reply actions