Tito Ortiz, born January 23, 1975, is a retired American mixed martial artist and former politician renowned for his impact on the UFC and MMA. A former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Ortiz held the title from 2000 to 2003, solidifying his reputation as one of the sport’s earliest and most marketable stars. His high-profile bouts with Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin, and Ken Shamrock made him the biggest pay-per-view draw in 2006, reflecting his influence in popularizing MMA. Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on July 7, 2012, Ortiz’s legacy endures as a pioneer and trailblazer in the sport.
Full Name: Jacob Christopher “Tito” Ortiz
Nickname: “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy”
Date of Birth: January 23, 1975
Place of Birth: Huntington Beach, California, USA
Nationality: American
Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight Class: Light Heavyweight
Fight Record: 21 Wins, 12 Losses, 1 Draw
UFC Achievements: Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, UFC Hall of Fame Inductee (2012)
Notable Rivalries: Fought against Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin, and Ken Shamrock
Date | Opponent | Result | Event |
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8 Dec, 2019 | A. El Patron | W (Submission, R1, 3:10) | Combate Americas: Tito vs. Alberto |
24 Nov, 2018 | C. Liddell | W (KO, R1, 4:24) | Golden Boy MMA: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 |
21 Jan, 2017 | C. Sonnen | W (Submission, R1, 2:03) | Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz |
19 Sep, 2015 | L. McGeary | L (Submission, R1, 4:41) | Bellator 142: Dynamite (Championship) |
15 Nov, 2014 | S. Bonnar | W (Split Decision, R3, 5:00) | Bellator 131: Tito vs. Bonnar |
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