Morning Report: Tito Ortiz talks loss to lotioned up Liam McGeary and disappointing ratings for Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1

Tito Ortiz didn't have a great night at Bellator's tentpole Dynamite 1 event.

Ortiz hadn't been submitted since tapping to strikes to Frank Shamrock at UFC 22 in 1999, but that didn't stop Bellator light heavyweight champ Liam McGeary from slapping on a first-round reverse triangle last month in San Jose.

Ortiz didn't have much trouble wrestling McGeary to the mat, but he couldn't resist describing how well-lubricated the champ felt.

"The first little exchange and then going for the takedown I went for his legs and his legs felt ... I don't want to say slippery, but just super soft," Ortiz told Submission Radio. "I just let my arms slide up the side of him and I had to re-shoot again.

"A little baby lotion or lotion. He uses a lot of lotion on his legs. Everybody, I mean, not everybody, but most people put lotion on themselves so maybe he put a lot of lotion on prior. He caught me in a submission. He was the better man."

Long-suffering from neck and spine issues, Ortiz says fighting out of the submission just wasn't going to happen.

"I saw the lights going out super quick when it was locked," said Ortiz. "I wasn't going to get choked out on live television. That's for sure. Checkmate. What could I do? That was it. I wasn't going to go out. I've never gone out before. I'm not going to fight something that could hurt my neck more. He fought the best Tito Ortiz. I was ready."

Compounding the hurt for Ortiz? Dynamite only earned modest ratings averaging 800,000 viewers. The number was actually below the average of 892,000 viewers for Scott Coker's first year running the promotion.

Ortiz placed part of the blame on viewers favoring Saturday night college football, but saved plenty for Bellator's staff.

"I think Bellator or Spike or whoever was doing PR for it could have done a little bit better," said Ortiz. "I did all my own PR. I did more than 50 percent of it. For a fighter to do 50 percent of their own PR for an event? Somebody needs to step their game up. Bellator's still learning. They're getting better, but to compete against football ... that makes a big difference.

"I think [Coker] did an amazing job, all around. I think the gate was the biggest that Bellator's ever done. They sold over 14,000 tickets which was amazing. That's the big positive point they got out of it. And the fans were happy with it."

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MEDIA STEW

Octagon interviews with Daniel Comier and Alexander Gustafsson.

Highlights from DC vs. Gus and Ryan Bader vs. Rashad Evans.

UFC 192 presser highlights. (full presser here)

Dana White does his own damn backstage interview.

Sage Northcutt meets Joe Rogan.

UFC 193 promo starring Ronda Rousey's younger sister.

Long watches.

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TWEETS

See how the pros reacted to UFC 192.

Victory lap.

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— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) October 4, 2015

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— Ryan Bader (@ryanbader) October 4, 2015

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— Ruslan Magomedov (@MagomedovUFC) October 4, 2015

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— Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) October 4, 2015

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— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) October 4, 2015

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— Rose Namajunas (@rosenamajunas) October 4, 2015

Excited for church this morning pic.twitter.com/CYQrPkwli6

— Sage Northcutt (@sagenorthcutt) October 4, 2015

Wish I could stay a little bit longer in Houston I love it here ! But gotta get back to training #TeamPettis

— Sergio Pettis (@sergiopettis) October 4, 2015

Thanks to @Reebok for the gear @ufc #ufc192 #houston

— Derrick Lewis (@Thebeast_ufc) October 5, 2015

Better luck next time.

You know a lot of guys say well I got hurt so I lost. Ha we get hurt because the other guy beats us up. Lol not at our best but it's earned

— Shawn Jordan (@savageshawn) October 4, 2015

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— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) October 4, 2015

I would like to thank everyone who is worried sick about me today, I could not please you with its victory in all the will of God

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— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) October 4, 2015

Big congrats to Rose, sucks to lose but at least its against solid opponents. 2-2, still young in my career. Back in the gym Monday. #UFC192

— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) October 4, 2015

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— Frank Trevino (@SitkayanUFC) October 4, 2015

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— Chris Cariaso (@chriscariasomma) October 4, 2015

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— Viktor Pesta (@ViktorPesta) October 4, 2015

Beef.

I think Evens could have beaten Bader if he wasn't rusty..Don't matter much tho cause I want to brake my foot n both those asses b4 I retire

— Quinton Jackson (@Rampage4real) October 4, 2015

@RoseNamajunas kicks off the #UFC192 with a beautiful standing rear naked choke win over @AngieOverkill http://t.co/oFZ4zi1BVD #karmasucks

— Torque (@Torque1net) October 4, 2015

@Torque1net @rosenamajunas whoever's running your social media is very unprofessional, I'd check that shit

— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) October 4, 2015

@AngieOverkill Remember your last fight when you did a deal with us and bailed at the last min for another sponsor? THAT's Unprofessional!

— Torque (@Torque1net) October 4, 2015

@AngieOverkill Funny cause your manager drove a huge dump truck right over that story! Love the word hassle too! You have a lot to learn!

— Torque (@Torque1net) October 4, 2015

Watch out, Conor.

Amazing debut for @sagenorthcutt last night. pic.twitter.com/gkde1fhO8M

— Dana White (@danawhite) October 4, 2015

Five pounds.

This question is for my English speaking friends.... What is the difference between Nothing and Anything?

— Cris Cyborg (@criscyborg) October 5, 2015

Buds.

Thanks @BensonHenderson for letting me use your song Awesome God last night at UFC 192

— Sage Northcutt (@sagenorthcutt) October 4, 2015

Don't be silly, you're using your platform to share His word, love that!!! Congrats on the big 'W', keep it up!!! https://t.co/M6aNZDPA4L

— TheOnceAndFutureKing (@BensonHenderson) October 4, 2015

Me and @showtimepettis kicking it at #ufc192 watching my boy @joejitsu and @sergiopettis gather up... https://t.co/ZIQzvEqBaB

— TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) October 5, 2015

So proud of my brother @dc_mma what an amazing fight! Heart will and determination, what a real champ is made of. Give the man his respect.

— Luke Rockhold (@LukeRockhold) October 4, 2015

@SugaRashadEvans My brother didn't went our way tonight! that's okay we are fighters and keep doing so till the end! We come back stronger!!

— TyroneSpong (@Tyrone_spong) October 4, 2015

Oh, Johny.

Welcome to the middleweight division @JohnyHendricks #weightwatchers #weightcut #UFC192

— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) October 2, 2015

@arielhelwani @TWooodley guess who can make weight on a days notice, ...#TheOnceAndFutureKing #CallMyBluff

— TheOnceAndFutureKing (@BensonHenderson) October 2, 2015

Nailed it.

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— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) October 5, 2015

A screen shot from @FightValley and I'd like to note my Resting Bitch Face is on point

A photo posted by Miesha Tate (@mieshatate) on Oct 4, 2015 at 7:41pm PDT

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FANPOST OF THE DAY

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Welcome to the UFC Jarjis Danho!

Germany's top, and one of Europe's most feared HW prospect is on his way to the UFC.
Jarjis Danho has officially joined the ranks of the UFC! A fearsome former power-lifter, Danho might be an unknown name to MMA fans across the pond but is held in high-esteem in Europe and the Middle East.

Danho has become feared for his power, top-game and heavy hands. Holding a record of 6-0, he has managed to finish all of his fights prematurely including 2 submission (albeit both due to strikes).

Few fighters have made it to the UFC with only 6 fights, albeit Danho is not your average heavyweight and could be a great addition to a thin division in need of new faces.

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