The fight game is an odd thing, and I always forget that.
Years ago, as a fan, I never liked Tito Ortiz. Not even a little bit. But a long time, close friend knew Tito and told me what a good guy he was, and how his tv persona was just that, a calculated image for the fight game, which he was deeply embedded in, and how he earned a living in a very short window of time. I didn't doubt my friend, he's straight up and had been in the game a long time, and when I watched Ortiz as a coach on TUF, I got it. Great coach/trainer, which was a stark comparison to the other coach, Ken Shamrock, whom I had always liked.
As I watched, Shamrock might have been the worst coach I've ever seen. Off the charts fighting ability, but couldn't relate knowledge to anyone in any way, not even a little. Ortiz really surprised me in his knowledge, teaching style and personal demeanor. I always try to remember those things when I see guys come into the limelight of the UFC or any other fight venue that I watch or am part of, but somehow I always forget.
Wasn't a fan of McGregor, I like the way he fights but not a fan of him, and I really don't like Bisping at all, not one little bit - but I don't know a damn thing about either of them except for what I read and see.......on the internet and television. Those are two, top notch, holy sources, they couldn't possibly stear me wrong, because, hey, I know about these things.
I wonder how any of us would be depicted in the fight game for money? I don't know if we'd orchestrate it or be a victim of it. I don't think we'd care as long as we were maximizing our earning potential and winning more than losing. Just a thought.