Reality check: Machida is technically impressive, much more so than Tito is or has ever been. His footwork, hand speed, and cardio are also noticeably faster than TODAY’s Tito Ortiz. Does that mean he’ll dominate him at 84? Not at all, it means he SHOULD. I enjoy watching all of this high-schoolers vehemently tout their fighter as the sure bet, knowing half of you will be strangely silent come the 25th.

I think the bottom line, is that Tito has higher aspirations than most fighters, fostering an ego that is largely undeserved today. The pretentious third-person references, the repeated claims to being a “smart businessman”, the preoccupation with being the ONLY fighter known for “breaking the mold”, his not-so-subtle obsession with PR friendly buzz words such as “family”, “fans”, “charity”, “kids”, etc.: all of these things scream of a man who is terrified of not being noticed, recognized, stroked, paid ridiculously; the list goes on. He strikes me as someone who constantly needs to be told how important he is. It’s all pretty damn sad.

I certainly don’t hate the man, hell I don’t even know him. I won’t be like everyone else on the site who, somehow, know beyond a shadow of a doubt who’ll win on the 24th. I will say that given my knowledge of the sport (judging by some previous posts, this is where I should sputter on about how long I’ve watched MMA, or throw in the name Jacob to illustrate that I’m in the “know” and know what Tito’s name is - that’ll convince people that I’m MMA-smart….ecch…) I would certainly bet against the Vegas line and take Ortiz on the upset, ’cause let’s face it: they do happen.

On the other hand, it will be nice to see the crowd boo like mad at the end of a 15-minute snooze fest, and then cheer like banshees when Machida’s hand gets raised after a unanimous decision. Just the way I see it happening.

And guys, aren’t you just dying to hear the “fans” reaction after another disappointing Tito Ortiz gives his farewell speech (assuming Dana allows it), especially if he starts bashing the organization? I for one can’t wait.

He’s just crabby some times because Jenna gave him, well, crabs lol. A touch of herpes too I’m guessing. I jest, i jest. She’s totally respectable now that she’s out of porn.

I don’t really know what to think of Tito anymore. I agree with John when he says that Tito is a shadow of his former self. Tito in the past was a great fighter and fun to watch but now I am just not sure where his priorities lie. I also have to agree with John when he said that it will be a good thing when Tito’s name does not appear on a UFC fight card anymore.

I have to take Machida in this fight. His style is a lot like Liddell’s but Machida moves away much better than Liddell and Tito couldn’t take him down. Obviously Liddell has heavier punches. Machida is like Anderson Silva, he has very accurate punches. Tito is in for a long night.

As for the Hummer I can understand what Tito is talking about with paying taxes. If it were me I would tell them to just give me the money because I don’t want the vehicle. I think GSP can buy his own car.