411mania just released this interview between one of their editors and former UFC champion Tito Ortiz covering topics including his future with the UFC, a possible fighter’s union, his upcoming fight with Rashad Evans, as well as life with Jenna Jameson by his side.  A bullet point recap of the interview:

• -In preparation for his fight with Rashad, he isn’t changing much with his training routine except bringing in a couple of wrestlers into the camp.
• -He wouldn’t be surprised if the fight turns into a wrestling match.  (let’s cross our fingers not)
• -How the bad blood started:  At UFC 69 Tito says to Rashad before his fight, “Good luck in your fight and watch what you say about me.”  Rashad’s response, “I’m not gonna watch what I say about you. I’ll say whatever I want.”
• -If he beats Rashad, he thinks he might get to fight the winner of Liddell vs. Silva.  (Tito, you better pray Wandi wins that one)
• -Tito and Quinton are friends and have been training together for the past 10 years.
• -Tito would entertaining the idea of a fight with Rampage IF the money was right, ie, a multi-million dollar fight.
• -He says Chuck Liddell is Dana’s puppet.
• -He fully supports the creation of a fighter’s union in order to secure greater revenue for mixed martial artists.
• -He would even entertain the idea of being a union rep or president if nominated.
• -Punishment Athletics company started in 1999 with $500.
• -Jenna Jamision is the love of his life.
• -Jenna has been very helpful in his business ventures.
• -He has one more fight on his UFC contract after the Rashad Evans fight.

For the full interview on 411mania, click here

Thursday, June 28th, 2007 | File under Interview Recaps, MMA Fighters