Last night, UFC owner Lorenzo
Fertitta answered live questions on Twitter with topics ranging from his
son attending college, UFC invading India, Nate Diaz drug test, buying Dana out
and much more.
Below are the transcripts from the entire Twitter discussion:
Lorenzo Fertitta
Traveling round the world for two weeks and now I have #insomnia wtf!
aguilarruperto Saso
have @ChuckLiddell call you and sing you a lullaby.
Lorenzo Fertitta
I'm on it don't know if he can sing
Tooze2480 Matt
Next time I'll travel around the world for you OK? ;-)
Lorenzo Fertitta
sleep for me too
Lorenzo Fertitta
If I put #TUFBRAZIL on UFC.com for free will you watch it with subtitles?
Lorenzo Fertitta
Great response on #TUFBRAZIL airing on UFC.com you got it real time. We've got
serious talent on this show. Reminds me of tuf 1
Kendell Wyatt
When will it air??
Lorenzo Fertitta
march
nj1660 NJ
yes, but make sure ed soares isn't doing the subtitles
Lorenzo Fertitta
that's fumny
Alf
Do you make a conscious effort to remain in the background of the UFC?
Lorenzo Fertitta
seriously yes
Chris Soteriou
I have a question. Whose the bold guy who drops the f bombs. Just kidding, he's
a champ. Don't lose him. @danawhite
Lorenzo Fertitta
my best friend
Scott Alan Zolnowski
is it true you may buy Dana out of his spot with @ufc?? Who would run it?
Lorenzo Fertitta
nope
Big D
does @danawhite ever have a day off?
Lorenzo Fertitta
Neva eva
Kyle Robertson
what do you think about Nick Diazs testing positive for weed?
Lorenzo Fertitta
disappointed cause I really like him
Daniel Stern
will the @ufc accept nick diaz back after his suspension?
Lorenzo Fertitta
yup
Jenny_R14 Jenny
what's Ur take on the Diaz situation? Is testing positive for weed reallythat
bad?
Lorenzo Fertitta
government rules are the rules not mine
Sam Blackburn
Oh and please show Nick Diaz some leniency, they shouldn't be testing for
marijuana anyway, not a performance enhancer.
Lorenzo Fertitta
not our issue it's the Nevada state athletic commission
lakersdeeonly1 eddie
can Diaz fight in brazil?
Lorenzo Fertitta
have to respect Nevada decision
Daniel Stern
will the @ufc accept nick diaz back after his suspension?
Lorenzo Fertitta
yes
jruless316 joe
how are u feeling bout Diaz drug test coming back pos.?
Lorenzo Fertitta
He will be back
airbrown79
At what point does Diaz push it too far to come back? How is this not that
point?
Lorenzo Fertitta
really like the kid just needs to get it together. I'm a sap for real fighters
nicholas pattimore
do you think nick Diaz will fight again?
Lorenzo Fertitta
after his suspension
Christopher Williams
will Condit defend the interim WW title before he fights GSP?
Lorenzo Fertitta
don't know yet
Chris Roach
who so u think deserves the interim title shot? I say give it either to
Hendricks or Ellenburger if he wins?
Lorenzo Fertitta
both legit Ellenberger has Diego to deal with first no joke
Daniel Stern
what is your thoughts on @CarlosCondit performance?
Lorenzo Fertitta
pretty damn smart
Nico
Do you train any martial arts?
Lorenzo Fertitta
bjj, muay Thai, taco bell
Guy de Peso
Thoughts about Bisping leaving his training camp for a new one!!?
Lorenzo Fertitta
his deal I like that kid
Tiago Arantes
sonnen vs anderson will be in Brazil?
Lorenzo Fertitta
think so
matt Gri
i heard rumors of a TUF Canada a while back. any truth to this?
Lorenzo Fertitta
yes
Keifer
would you consider signing tim sylvia back in the UFC
Lorenzo Fertitta
nope
Michael Keyes Jr
What is your all time favorite UFC fight?
Lorenzo Fertitta
the fight I just saw in brazil for #TUFBRAZIL and Hughes trigg #2
jakewithey
Would you consider buying K-1?
Lorenzo Fertitta
No
icrow MMA
can you please bring Mayhem miller back? Dana's not saying anything about it
Lorenzo Fertitta
he looked terrible against Bisping
RichBigCheese Rich
Who's the next Hall of Famer?
Lorenzo Fertitta
good question will know soon. Any ideas
JimboHmptns J.B. Szurko
Are we suppose to buy PPV's because they are most relevant or most exciting?
Lorenzo Fertitta
no cause your a fightfan
Adam hodgson
Who in your opinion is the best p4p fighter ??
Lorenzo Fertitta
as
Anthony Scardera
who will forest griffin fight next?
Lorenzo Fertitta
tito
Scott Alan Zolnowski
That was messed up shit!!
What those dip shit hackers did!
Lorenzo Fertitta
I swear we are not bad guys just don't want peeps stealing our product. Seems
reasonable right
Pete D.
new York on track to be finalized this year or you think hiccups still exist?
Lorenzo Fertitta
hiccups yes #culinary union
BenGYrampage
who's on more roids you now or coleman in PRIDE days?
Lorenzo Fertitta
funny im lean homie
jakewithey
And the old Fedor question. Would you recruit him fo rthe right price? Even at
middleweight?
Lorenzo Fertitta
sure
Ben Walker
who is Lorenzos favourite fighter???
Lorenzo Fertitta
chuck liddell
Jon Smith
JDS VS Overeem on big summer card?
Lorenzo Fertitta
memorial day weekend vegas
Sergey Naumov
do you interested in Hector Lombard and Alexander Shlemenko in UFC??
Lorenzo Fertitta
yes
Dustin Dockter
any truth to a future Jon jones Anderson silva super fight possibility?
Lorenzo Fertitta
maybe
gustavo
how much u benching ?
Lorenzo Fertitta
340
Alf
do you think Dana should reign Chael Sonnen in a bit and stop the UFC becoming
like the WWE
Lorenzo Fertitta
we never tell guys what to say
haven arnet
whats next for frank mir :D
Lorenzo Fertitta
Cain
Yukon Cornelius
Which schools are Nicco (Lorenzo's son) considering attending
Lorenzo Fertitta
USC sending letters handwritten, Michigan called, Idaho, unr and he's a frosh
not to bad
Monty
what channel will get the UFC in the UK when the ESPN deal is up??
Lorenzo Fertitta
not happy with espn
Amar Karia
ESPN is stopping MMA gaining maximum traction in the UK. Need a station with
more views gain traction then Big Fight PPV.
Lorenzo Fertitta
agreed
Stevie_McN
why are UK fans always just an afterthought?
Lorenzo Fertitta
can't get a tv deal that makes sense
MelbHashtag Melbourne
when can we see the UFC in Melbourne Australia ?
Lorenzo Fertitta
need government approval
Yann Bicep
I can't wait to see it ! What about #TUFEUROPE in France? :)
Lorenzo Fertitta
coming soon just have to get France to recognize the sport
Yann Bicep
At least bring the UFC this Year to France would a perfect compromise :)
Lorenzo Fertitta
need ministry of sport to approve
EuropeanMMA
Where in Europe are you looking to have shows in the next 5 years?
Lorenzo Fertitta
Spain, Milan, paris
Simone Anghileri
UFC in italy?Is it going to happen?
Lorenzo Fertitta
2013
Da-Prato Stéphan
when a @ufc in china or india?
Lorenzo Fertitta
2013
Watts Krackinov
why TUF India when there are several other markets with exponentially deeper
talent pools?
Lorenzo Fertitta
big market
Lorenzo Fertitta
Finally tired sleep time
