Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader @ UFC 132

Vitor Belfort · 03-21-2011, 01:55 PM

Tito Ortiz is ready to step back in the Octagon. He will have a tough test ahead of him when he does, as he has agreed to face Ryan Bader at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in July. Sources close to the fight confirmed the bout to [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] on Monday.

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Stoo · 03-21-2011, 01:57 PM

A good gimme fight for Bader. But he should be developing his stand up if he wants to improve and doesnt need another takedown contest

Vitor Belfort · 03-21-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoo

A good gimme fight for Bader. But he should be developing his stand up if he wants to improve and doesnt need another takedown contest

yea if he improves his striking he will be a force to be wrecking with. He is pretty strong and is a good wrestler. He needs to train with freddie roach to improved his stand up. Look at how gsp has improved. Striking and his wrestling is a scary combo.

Stoo · 03-21-2011, 02:18 PM

His stand up will never be elite level like Reem or Anderson in MMA terms. Should be focusing on being the next Hendo/Chuck type imo.

Im not expecting him to work behind the jab or shoulder roll combined with axe kicks. Simply not going to happen. But he should concentrate and doing more than swinging for the fences with his right hand. Chuck was a counter striker primarily and Hendo is wild sometimes but is quite patient when throwing bombs.

Rob_Floyd · 03-21-2011, 02:20 PM

When will Tito finally just fuck off and stop taking up valuable space on cards?

Vitor Belfort · 03-21-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob_Floyd

When will Tito finally just fuck off and stop taking up valuable space on cards?

fuck it let him be a stepping stone for bader. If he wants to keep fighting and get smashed then let him do it. I know dana would enjoy watching that happen.

demzor · 03-21-2011, 02:27 PM

Poor Tito
At least give the guy someone he can take down...

How can he expect to beat Bader?

Vitor Belfort · 03-21-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by demzor

Poor Tito
At least give the guy someone he can take down...

How can he expect to beat Bader?

Tito is a good wrestler himself. I wouldn't underestimate him if i was bader. He is capable of giving bader a beating via ground and pound.

Flash Jab · 03-21-2011, 02:30 PM

Hopefully Tito's last fight. Can't stand the guy, and people are sleeping on Bader.

demzor · 03-21-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Vitor Belfort

Tito is a good wrestler himself. I wouldn't underestimate him if i was bader. He is capable of giving bader a beating via ground and pound.

Bader is just a better Tito

Tito has no chance

Thom · 03-21-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob_Floyd

When will Tito finally just fuck off and stop taking up valuable space on cards?

I don't mind seeing Tito lose again. Hopefully, this will be the last time.

jimmie · 03-21-2011, 04:35 PM

What the fuck is Tito going to do here ? This isnt Jon Jones old Tito is going to shoot doubles from a million feet away, Bader will stuff it like its nothing and proceed to beat him up similar to the Chuck Liddell fights.

scurlaruntings · 03-21-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Vitor Belfort

Tito is a good wrestler himself. I wouldn't underestimate him if i was bader. He is capable of giving bader a beating via ground and pound.

Tito WAS a good wrestler. His knee's are shot to fuck. A wrestler with no knee's is like tits on a bull. Look at how useless Coleman and Randleman when their knee's went. Tito has no chance whatsoever. He's on a hiding to nothing.

sugarngold · 03-21-2011, 05:11 PM

I'd be surprised if Tito can make it through training without injuring himself. Most likely this bout will turn into Bader vs Forrest by fight night.

achillesthegreat · 03-21-2011, 06:44 PM

I thought his blend of boxing and wrestling would be much better against Hamill and he would be fit. Truth is, he is old. He isn't in that great shape. He is not Frankie Edgar or someone like that. Bader is stronger with more power. I fear youth will win the day unless Ortiz can turn back the hands of time and use sharp boxing blended with intelligent wrestling.

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Vitor Belfort Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,712 vCash: 1000	Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader @ UFC 132 Tito Ortiz is ready to step back in the Octagon. He will have a tough test ahead of him when he does, as he has agreed to face Ryan Bader at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in July. Sources close to the fight confirmed the bout to [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] on Monday. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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Stoo RIP T-Dog East Side VIP Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14,943 vCash: 1000	Re: Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader @ UFC 132 A good gimme fight for Bader. But he should be developing his stand up if he wants to improve and doesnt need another takedown contest
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Stoo RIP T-Dog East Side VIP Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14,943 vCash: 1000	Re: Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader @ UFC 132 His stand up will never be elite level like Reem or Anderson in MMA terms. Should be focusing on being the next Hendo/Chuck type imo. Im not expecting him to work behind the jab or shoulder roll combined with axe kicks. Simply not going to happen. But he should concentrate and doing more than swinging for the fences with his right hand. Chuck was a counter striker primarily and Hendo is wild sometimes but is quite patient when throwing bombs.
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Rob_Floyd Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 4,981 vCash: 847	Re: Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader @ UFC 132 When will Tito finally just fuck off and stop taking up valuable space on cards?
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demzor Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 573 vCash: 1363	Re: Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader @ UFC 132 Poor Tito At least give the guy someone he can take down... How can he expect to beat Bader?
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03-21-2011, 02:30 PM	#9
Flash Jab The Outlaw - Last Stand East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 10,913 vCash: 100	Re: Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader @ UFC 132 Hopefully Tito's last fight. Can't stand the guy, and people are sleeping on Bader.
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jimmie P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 15,233 vCash: 1000	Re: Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader @ UFC 132 What the fuck is Tito going to do here ? This isnt Jon Jones old Tito is going to shoot doubles from a million feet away, Bader will stuff it like its nothing and proceed to beat him up similar to the Chuck Liddell fights.
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sugarngold RIDDUM East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mutantville, North Carolina Posts: 9,360 vCash: 200	Re: Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader @ UFC 132 I'd be surprised if Tito can make it through training without injuring himself. Most likely this bout will turn into Bader vs Forrest by fight night.
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achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,198 vCash: 1000	Re: Tito Ortiz to fight Ryan Bader @ UFC 132 I thought his blend of boxing and wrestling would be much better against Hamill and he would be fit. Truth is, he is old. He isn't in that great shape. He is not Frankie Edgar or someone like that. Bader is stronger with more power. I fear youth will win the day unless Ortiz can turn back the hands of time and use sharp boxing blended with intelligent wrestling.
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