Ryan Rapaport sits down with Jose "Shorty" Torres, a trailblazer in MMA and a two-time world champion at Brave, to discuss his inspiring journey, his commitment to mentoring young athletes through the Team Shorty Foundation, and his upcoming fight at RIZIN's 10th Anniversary card. From his roots in Chicago to competing on the global stage, Shorty's story is one of resilience, giving back, and making an impact in and out of the cage. Takeaways ・ Shorty shares his commitment to empowering youth through the Team Shorty Foundation. ・ Mentorship plays a vital role in transforming underserved communities. ・ Competing at RIZIN’s Decade event is a dream come true for Shorty. ・ The importance of leveraging global branding while staying true to one’s roots. ・ Challenges MMA fighters face with financial security and unionization. ・ Shorty’s advocacy for fighter rights and post-retirement opportunities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jose "Shorty" Torres 01:15 The Team Shorty Foundation and Mentorship 03:40 Mentoring Athletes Worldwide 06:30 Shorty’s Relationship with Ronaldo “Lazy Boy” Rodriguez 09:00 Balancing Global Branding and Chicago Roots 12:15 Joining RIZIN for the 10th Anniversary Event 15:00 The Future of Flyweight MMA and Grand Prix Rumors 18:30 Advocating for Fighter Rights and Financial Security Follow Jose "Shorty" Torres on Instagram @joseshortytorres
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