UFC 132’s Tito Ortiz: I made Ryan Bader a "stepping stone" on my comeback trail

Following an upset submission victory over Ryan Bader at Saturday’s UFC 132 event, Tito Ortiz quickly moved into his post-fight “gravedigger” routine to celebrate the win.

Admittedly, though, his five-year winless streak likely meant some newer fans …

Following an upset submission victory over Ryan Bader at Saturday’s UFC 132 event, Tito Ortiz quickly moved into his post-fight “gravedigger” routine to celebrate the win.

Admittedly, though, his five-year winless streak likely meant some newer fans had no idea what they were watching. For veteran fans, it was a trip down memory lane.

But saying he’s now healthy and committed to fighting top competition, the 36-year-old would-be stepping stone said he simply turned the tables on the once high-flying Bader.