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{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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| office              = [[Mayor pro tempore]] of <br /> [[Huntington Beach, California]]
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| term_end            = June 1, 2021
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'''Jacob Christopher''' "'''Tito'''" '''Ortiz''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|t|iː|t|oʊ|_|ɔːr|ˈ|t|iː|z}} {{respell|TEE|toh|_|or|TEEZ}}; born January 23, 1975) is an American former [[mixed martial artist]]. He is best known for his career with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC), where he is a former [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Champion]], having held the title from April 2000 to September 2003.<ref name=UFC>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/tito-ortiz |title=Tito Ortiz – Official UFC Fighter Profile |publisher=UFC|access-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/FOXSportsMMA/2006/12/30/Light_heavyweight_title_Chuck_Liddell_vs_Tito_Ortiz |title=Light heavyweight title: Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz |work=FoxSports.com |date=December 30, 2006 |first=Dave |last=Doyle |access-date=January 19, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131164957/http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/FOXSportsMMA/2006/12/30/Light_heavyweight_title_Chuck_Liddell_vs_Tito_Ortiz |archive-date=January 31, 2009 }}</ref> Along with fighters like [[Randy Couture]] and [[Chuck Liddell]], he was one of the sport's early stars. Ortiz ultimately became the biggest [[pay-per-view]] draw of 2006 for his fights with Liddell, [[Forrest Griffin]], and [[Ken Shamrock]].<ref>"Since Ortiz's returned to the UFC, he has blossomed into 2006's hottest consistent ticket seller and buyrate draw in the pay-per-view business."
{{cite web| title = The Iceman lets others handle the speculation| publisher = [[Fox Sports (United States)|Fox Sports]], [[MSN]]| year = 2006| url = http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/5890396| access-date = March 27, 2007| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090131165742/http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/5890396| archive-date = January 31, 2009}}</ref> On July 7, 2012, Ortiz became the ninth inductee into the [[UFC Hall of Fame]].

Ortiz is the CEO of [https://www.mmaoverload.com/brands/Punishment-Athletics.html Punishment Athletics MMA] equipment and clothing line, which is located in his hometown of [[Huntington Beach, California]].

On November 5, 2020, Ortiz was announced as one of the winners of the [[Huntington Beach, California|Huntington Beach]] City Council election, becoming Mayor [[pro tempore]].<ref name="election" /> Sworn into office on December 7, 2020, he resigned from the city council less than six months later on June 1, 2021.<ref name="resignation">{{cite news |last1=Goulding |first1=Susan |title=After a rocky half-year tenure, Tito Ortiz resigns from the Huntington Beach council |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2021/06/01/after-a-rocky-half-year-tenure-tito-ortiz-resigns-from-the-huntington-beach-council/ |access-date=June 1, 2021 |newspaper=[[The Orange County Register]] |date=June 1, 2021}}</ref>

Ortiz made his professional boxing debut on September 11, 2021, in a round one loss to fellow former UFC champion [[Anderson Silva]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/anderson-silva-vs-tito-ortiz-live-results-highlights/peynfx1n4qwn1cgjd9p8dg2rp|title = Anderson Silva vs. Tito Ortiz results: Silva needs only one punch to knock out Ortiz in first round| date=September 12, 2021 }}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Ortiz is of [[Mexican Americans|Mexican]] descent.{{better source needed|date=April 2024|reason=needs Mexico City's archived data}} At the age of nineteen, Ortiz met Paul Herrera, an assistant wrestling coach at [[Golden West College]]. Herrera encouraged Ortiz to attend Golden West, where he was a California junior college state champion and [[All-American]] for two consecutive years before transferring to [[California State University, Bakersfield]], where he continued wrestling but was never a full-time starter. Ortiz also trained with UFC fighter and fellow collegiate wrestler, [[Tank Abbott]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oyemag.com/tito.html |title=Tito Ortiz |access-date=October 26, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030411105931/http://www.oyemag.com/tito.html |archive-date=April 11, 2003 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2006/12/tito-ortiz-disccuses-troubled-past-drug-addiction|title=Tito Ortiz Discusses Troubled Past, Drug Addiction|work=MMAjunkie|date=December 29, 2006|access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.titoortiz.com/career.php|title=Tito Ortiz – Official Website Brands|access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref>

== Mixed martial arts ==
=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===
Ortiz's [[mixed martial arts]] debut was at ''[[UFC 13]]'' in 1997. Still in college, Ortiz competed as an amateur for no prize money or contracts. He beat Wes Albritton in an alternate bout by referee stoppage at 0:31 of the first round. He was selected to face [[Guy Mezger]] in the [[Light Heavyweight (MMA)|Light Heavyweight]] final after [[Enson Inoue]] could not continue due to injury. Despite dominating Mezger at first, Ortiz lost the fight at 2:00 in the first round by a [[guillotine choke]] submission. After returning with a [[Technical Knockout|TKO]] victory over Jeremy Screeton at ''West Coast NHB Championships 1'', Ortiz fought top ranked fighter and [[List of UFC champions#Tournament winners|UFC 12 Light Heavyweight Tournament Champion]] [[Jerry Bohlander]] at ''[[UFC 18]]''. Ortiz dominated the fight and won via TKO due to cut stoppage. Ortiz then avenged his loss to Mezger at [[UFC 19]] by TKO. Ortiz's post fight antics towards Mezger and the [[Lion's Den (mixed martial arts)|Lion's Den]] led to his long-running rivalry with the team's leader [[Ken Shamrock]].

Ortiz has credited [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[Bas Rutten]] for inspiration during his early days. Ortiz said; ''"I looked up to Bas Rutten. Bas was my idol. People were just so scared of fighting him, he was like the man. I thought that was what I need to do now. If I train as hard as he does then one day I'll be as good as him and two years later look where I am, I'm on top of the world. I've got to say thanks to him, (Bas) for helping me out by making me believe in dreams."''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sfuk.tripod.com/interviews_01/tito_interview2.html |title=UFC Middleweight Champion Tito Ortiz Interview Part 2|publisher=SFUK Articles and Interviews |date=May 1, 2001 |access-date=November 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429132504/http://sfuk.tripod.com/interviews_01/tito_interview2.html |archive-date=April 29, 2012 }}</ref>

In 1999, Ortiz fought [[Frank Shamrock]] for what is now known as the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship at ''[[UFC 22]]''. Despite controlling Shamrock for the majority of the fight, Ortiz ended up losing via submission due to strikes. Following the victory, Shamrock retired and vacated the championship. The [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] division was then officially renamed the [[Light Heavyweight (MMA)|Light Heavyweight]] (205&nbsp;lb) division and Ortiz was chosen, along with [[Wanderlei Silva]], as a top contender. Ortiz defeated Silva for the vacant Light Heavyweight Championship at ''[[UFC 25]]'' via unanimous decision. He went on to defend the Light Heavyweight Championship a then-record five times in the following three years, defeating [[Yuki Kondo]], [[Evan Tanner]], [[Elvis Sinosic]], [[Vladimir Matyushenko]] and Lion's Den head [[Ken Shamrock]].

At ''[[UFC 44]]'', after a near year-long layoff from the sport, Ortiz fought the new Interim Light Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture, who had defeated [[Chuck Liddell]] for the interim title at ''[[UFC 43]]'' in September 2003. Couture defeated Ortiz via unanimous decision. The loss ended Ortiz's near three-and-a-half-year title reign, which was the longest Light Heavyweight Championship reign until [[Jon Jones]] successfully defended the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight Championship]] for the sixth time on September 21, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/mma--ufc-165-jon-jones-alexander-gustafsson-050257025.html|title=UFC 165: Jon Jones survives five-round battle, beats Alexander Gustafsson via unanimous decision|date=September 22, 2013|work=Yahoo Sports|access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref><ref>[[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship#Light Heavyweight Championship]]</ref> Following his loss to Couture, Ortiz faced Chuck Liddell at ''[[UFC 47]]'', losing by [[Technical knockout|TKO]] in the second round. After six months off, Ortiz returned and took a unanimous decision victory over newcomer [[Patrick Côté (fighter)|Patrick Côté]] at ''[[UFC 50]]'' and a [[split decision]] over [[Vitor Belfort]] at ''[[UFC 51]]''.

In February 2005, Ortiz took time away from the UFC and was offered deals with several promotions, including [[PRIDE Fighting Championships]] and the [[Don King (boxing promoter)|Don King]]-backed [[World Fighting Alliance]]. Ortiz and fellow fighter [[Fabiano Iha]] even hired investment banker Stan Medley to take a new league, The Xtreme Fighting Championship, public. But none of these endeavors came to fruition. Ortiz opted to try his hand at professional wrestling, signing with [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] as a guest referee.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wrestlingjournal.netfirms.com/wj200504.html |title=Wrestling Journal 2.4.1 (April 2005) |work=Wrestlingjournal.netfirms.com |date=April 2005 |access-date=January 19, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20090201140011/http://wrestlingjournal.netfirms.com/wj200504.html |archive-date=February 1, 2009 }}</ref>

In November 2005, UFC president [[Dana White]] announced Ortiz and Ken Shamrock would coach ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 3]]'' reality TV series on [[Spike TV]], which premiered in April 2006. Ortiz's first fight in his return occurred at ''[[UFC 59]]'' on April 15, 2006, against previous ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 1]]'' winner [[Forrest Griffin]]. Ortiz won via split decision (30–27, 28–29, and 29–27). This fight earned him his first ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFC59">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmascene.com/ufc/events/ufc-59-fight-card/|title=UFC 59 Fight Card – Main Card & Prelims Lineup|publisher=mmascene.com|author=MMAscene Team|date=2006-04-16|access-date=2025-01-18}}</ref>

His next fight was against UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock at ''[[UFC 61]]'' on July 8, 2006, a match which was to conclude a main rivalry on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 3]]''. Shamrock lost in the first round by TKO due to strikes (elbows) by Ortiz.This fight earned him another ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFC61">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/ufcnews/100-ufcs-ago-revisiting-ufc-66-liddell-vs-ortiz-ii/|title=100 UFCs Ago - Revisiting UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz II|publisher=mmascene.com|author=BJ Penn Dot Com|date=2013-10-29|access-date=2025-01-18}}</ref>

On August 25, 2006, at the ''[[UFC 62]]'' weigh-ins, Dana White announced a rematch between Ortiz and Shamrock for October 10, 2006, on Spike TV, as the main event of [[Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter]]. Ortiz beat Shamrock for the third time in this fight, which was stopped in the first round due to strikes. On December 30, 2006, at ''[[UFC 66]]'', Ortiz's rematch with Chuck Liddell (for the UFC [[Light Heavyweight (MMA)|Light Heavyweight]] championship) ended in defeat via referee stoppage in the third round.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-66-review-ice-age-continues-as-liddell-beats-ortiz-2 |title=UFC 66 REVIEW: ICE AGE CONTINUES AS LIDDELL BEATS ORTIZ |work=MMAWeekly.com|date=December 30, 2006 |access-date=October 20, 2010}}</ref> This fight earned him a ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="Shamrock3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailynews.com/2014/11/14/bellator-131-tito-ortiz-with-life-under-control-looks-to-take-out-stephan-bonnar/|title=Bellator 131: Tito Ortiz, with life under control, looks to take out Stephan Bonnar|publisher=dailynews.com|author=Brian Martin|date=2017-08-28|access-date=2025-01-18}}</ref>

He then fought against undefeated ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 2]]'' winner [[Rashad Evans]] on July 7, 2007, at ''[[UFC 73]]''. Ortiz took charge of the fight from the outset, taking Evans down and controlling him. In the second round Ortiz once again took control and nearly submitted Evans before the culmination of the round. The fight ended in a draw after Ortiz was penalized for grabbing the fence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=8207 |title=Monday Morning Reverie: True Champions |work=Sherdog.com |date=July 9, 2007 |last=Sloan |first=Mike |access-date=January 19, 2009}}</ref> Ortiz's last fight on his contract with the UFC was a unanimous decision loss to the then undefeated [[Lyoto Machida]] at [[UFC 84]] on May 24, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-84-results-and-live-play-by-play-2 |title=UFC 84 Results and Live Play-by-Play |work=MMAWeekly.com |date=May 24, 2008 |access-date=January 19, 2009}}</ref> All three judges scored the fight 30–27 to Machida.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaopinion.com/2008/05/27/are-judges-favoring-the-lyoto-machida-style/ |title=Are Judges Favoring the Lyoto Machida Style? |first=Brandt |last=DeLorenzo |work=MMAOpinion.com |date=May 27, 2008 |access-date=January 19, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203042139/http://www.mmaopinion.com/2008/05/27/are-judges-favoring-the-lyoto-machida-style/ |archive-date=February 3, 2009 }}</ref> Ortiz came close to submitting Machida in the third round with a triangle choke before transitioning to an armbar.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sherdog.com |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ufc-84-ill-will-play-by-play-12885 |title=UFC 84 'Ill Will' Play-by-Play |work=Sherdog.com |date=May 24, 2008 |access-date=January 19, 2009}}</ref> However, Machida managed to escape and survived the round, winning a unanimous judges' decision. The fight concluded Ortiz's stay with the promotion as he chose not to re-sign, citing his frustration with UFC president Dana White as a major factor in the decision.<ref>{{cite web|first=Damon |last=Martin |url=http://mmaweekly.com/ortiz-confirms-he-will-not-return-to-ufc-2 |title=Ortiz Confirms He Will Not Return To UFC |work=MMAWeekly.com |date=May 29, 2008 |access-date=July 23, 2011}}</ref>

=== Outside the UFC ===
After leaving the UFC, Ortiz was approached by multiple promotions, including the now defunct [[Elite Xtreme Combat]], [[Affliction Clothing|Affliction]] and the American Fight League. However, a clause in his old UFC contract forbade him from signing with or fighting for any other organization until approximately April–June 2009. Until his return to the UFC, Ortiz was considered the biggest free agent on the market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaopinion.com/2008/10/20/free-agency-in-mma-tito-and-antwain/ |title=Free Agency in MMA: Tito and Antwain |date=October 20, 2008 |first=Curtis |last=Clontz |work=MMAOpinion.com |access-date=January 19, 2009}}</ref>

On October 6, 2008, Ortiz underwent back surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada.<ref>{{cite web|first=James |last=Iannotti |url=http://mmamania.com/2008/10/09/mma-quick-quote-tito-ortiz-back-surgery-a-success/ |title=MMA Quick Quote: Tito Ortiz back surgery a success |work=MMAmania.com |date=October 10, 2008 |access-date=January 19, 2009}}</ref> According to his website, he had been experiencing back pain since his fight with [[Randy Couture]].

On Wednesday, December 17, 2008, [[Affliction Entertainment]] announced that Ortiz would be part of the broadcast team for the [[Affliction: Day of Reckoning]]. Ortiz had said he would fight again in August 2009, but this did not occur.

=== Return to the UFC ===
As part of his comeback to the UFC, Ortiz began training with his original [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] and [[Judo]] instructor Cleber Luciano (a student of [[Royler Gracie]]). Ortiz originally briefly trained with Luciano back in 1997, when he was still a student at [[Golden West College]].<ref>[http://www.cleberjiujitsu.com/ Cleber Luciano Jiu-Jitsu]. URL accessed on October 23, 2009.</ref>

On July 17, 2009, both Ortiz and Dana White stated that the pair had made amends.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmamania.com/2009/07/17/ufc-quick-quote-tito-ortiz-came-to-amends-with-dana-white-possible-return-in-fall-2009/|title=UFC Quick Quote: Tito Ortiz 'came to amends' with Dana White (Update)|first=Jesse|last=Holland|work=MMAmania.com|date=July 17, 2009|access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref> One week later, White announced that he re-signed Tito.<ref>{{cite web|author=November 10, 9 |url=https://twitter.com/danawhiteufc |title=D White (@danawhiteufc) op Twitter |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref> Ortiz stated he is returning for a six-fight deal he and White have worked out. White officially announced Ortiz's return in a conference call on July 31, 2009. White mentioned that "everyone wants to see Tito fight" and "Tito will retire in the UFC." [[Mark Coleman]] was named as Ortiz's opponent for his return to the octagon at [[UFC 106]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/ufc-post-fight-press-conference-notes-19004|title=UFC 101 Post-Fight Press Conference Notes|website=Sherdog}}</ref>
However, Coleman pulled out of this bout due to a second-degree tear of his [[Medial collateral ligament|MCL]], and was replaced by [[Forrest Griffin]].

Due to an illness to [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[Brock Lesnar]], Ortiz's fight with Griffin was promoted to the headliner of [[UFC 106]]. Griffin won the fight via split decision, showing superior striking ability.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=23331|title=The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC)|access-date=July 12, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091029104204/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=23331|archive-date=October 29, 2009}}</ref> Whilst Ortiz was able to secure takedowns in the first and second rounds, Griffin showed considerable improvement since their first fight and kept the fight standing throughout the third, leading to the split decision victory.

On December 5, it was announced Ortiz would coach the [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz|11th season]] of ''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]'', with the opposing coach being Chuck Liddell. He was scheduled to fight Liddell again for the third time at the end of the season and later pulled out of the bout.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.uk/news/viewarticle.php?id=4113 |title=Fighters Only Magazine - the World's Greatest MMA Magazine - News - Article Title |access-date=November 2, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420034648/http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.uk/news/viewarticle.php?id=4113 |archive-date=April 20, 2010 }} FightersOnlyMagazine.com</ref> On April 7, 2010, UFC president Dana White said Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 was scheduled to be the main event for [[UFC 115]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/04/07/dana-white-tito-ortiz-chuck-liddell-definitely-main-event-for/|title=Dana White: Tito Ortiz-Chuck Liddell 'Definitely' Main Event for UFC 115 |publisher=mmafighting.com |access-date=April 7, 2010}}</ref> However, on April 12, 2010, the UFC confirmed the main event for the card was Liddell vs. [[Rich Franklin]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://115.ufc.com|title=UFC 115|publisher=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]|access-date=April 12, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130816143856/http://115.ufc.com/|archive-date=August 16, 2013}}</ref>

Ortiz fought [[Matt Hamill]] on October 23, 2010, at [[UFC 121]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/07/22/tito-ortiz-to-face-matt-hamill-at-ufc-121|title=Tito Ortiz to Face Matt Hamill at UFC 121|author=Mike Chiappetta|date=July 22, 2010|publisher=MMA Fighting}}</ref> Hamill was Ortiz's first overall pick during Season 3 of the Ultimate Fighter. Ortiz lost the fight via unanimous decision.

UFC President Dana White hinted at Tito Ortiz's possible release from the UFC in a post-fight interview after UFC 121<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.askmen.com/specials/2010_top_49/32-dana-white.html |title=Dana White – Top 49 Men – AskMen |publisher=Uk.askmen.com |access-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref> stating that 'We all know what happens when guys lose four fights in the UFC'. There had been no official statement to confirm this, however. On November 7, in a response to a fan via his Twitter, Ortiz stated that he would again fight in the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/titoortiz |title=Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) op Twitter |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref>

Ortiz was expected to face [[Antônio Rogério Nogueira]] on March 26, 2011, at [[UFC Fight Night 24]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21822/antonio-rogerio-nogueira-vs-tito-ortiz-headlines-ufc-fight-night-24-in-seattle.mma |title=Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz headlines UFC Fight Night 24 in Seattle |publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 21, 2010}}</ref> UFC president Dana White said that he had expected to cut Ortiz loose from the UFC after his loss to Hamill, but decided to give him one last chance against Nogueira.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-president-dana-white-this-is-tito-ortizs-last-stand |title=UFC President Dana White: This Is Tito Ortiz's Last Stand |publisher=MMAWeekly.com|date=November 17, 2010}}</ref> Ortiz received a cut above his eye and a [[concussion]] while training for his fight with Nogueira and was forced to withdraw. He was replaced by [[Phil Davis (fighter)|Phil Davis]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22541/tito-ortiz-out-phil-davis-faces-antonio-rogerio-nogueira-at-ufc-fight-night-24.mma |title=Tito Ortiz out, Phil Davis faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24 |access-date=February 20, 2011 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=February 19, 2011}}</ref>

Ortiz took on [[Ryan Bader]] on July 2, 2011, at [[UFC 132]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/tito-ortiz-takes-on-ryan-bader-at-ufc-132-on-july-2|title=Tito Ortiz Takes on Ryan Bader at UFC 132 on July 2 &#124; MMAWeekly.com|date=March 21, 2011}}</ref> Coming in as a heavy underdog, with his UFC career on the line (despite stating that in his previous 5 fights, he'd been plagued by injury), Ortiz dropped Bader with strikes and submitted him using a [[guillotine choke]] at 1:56 of the first round, thus securing his first victory since 2006 and saving his UFC career. The victory earned him a $75,000 [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|"Submission of the Night"]] bonus award.<ref name="UFC132">{{Cite web|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/03/tito-ortiz-revives-career/|title=Submission victory helps to revive veteran Tito Ortiz's career|publisher=lasvegassun.com|author=Ray Brewer|date=2011-07-03|access-date=2025-01-18}}</ref>

[[File:TitoOrtiz2.png|thumb|Ortiz in June 2008]]

In a rematch against [[Rashad Evans]] on August 6, 2011, at [[UFC 133]], in which he replaced an injured [[Phil Davis (fighter)|Phil Davis]] on two weeks' notice, Ortiz lost in the second round by TKO via strikes, despite nearly finishing Evans in round one with a guillotine. Despite the loss, this fight earned him a $70,000 ''[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFC133">{{Cite web|url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/evans-gets-tough-test-ortiz-ufc-133-sets-031405752.html|title=Evans gets by tough test in Ortiz at UFC 133, sets up a title shot|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|author=Steve Cofield|date=2011-08-11|access-date=2025-01-18}}</ref>

Ortiz faced [[Antônio Rogério Nogueira]] on December 10, 2011, at [[UFC 140]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mrosko |first=Geno |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/9/9/2415770/ufc-140-tito-ortiz-vs-antonio-rogerio-nogueira-booked-for-dec-10-in |title=UFC 140: Tito Ortiz vs Antonio Rogerio Nogueira booked for Dec. 10 in Toronto |publisher=MMAmania.com |date=September 9, 2011 |access-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref> He lost the fight via TKO in the first round. He would state after the fight that he had suffered a neck injury before the fight, but decided to fight anyway in the hope of bringing the fans a victory.

Ortiz then stated he would retire after his next fight, the last of his contract, against [[Forrest Griffin]] at [[UFC 148]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Guillen |first=Adam |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/2/2677933/tito-ortiz-wants-to-fight-chuck-liddell-or-forrest-griffin-on-fourth |title=UFCs Tito Ortiz wants to retire on July 4 weekend, targets Chuck Liddell or Forrest Griffin |date=January 2, 2012 |publisher=MMAmania.com |access-date=November 7, 2012}}</ref>

Ortiz faced [[Forrest Griffin]] for a third time on July 7, 2012, at [[UFC 148]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/3/20/2886598/forrest-griffin-vs-tito-ortiz-3-ufc-148-july|title=Tito Ortiz Vs. Forrest Griffin III Set For July's UFC 148, and will appear on the main card along with Vitor Belfort vs Wanderlei Silva |work=bloodyelbow.com |date=March 20, 2012}}</ref> Ortiz was inducted into the [[UFC Hall of Fame]] prior to his final bout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29570/tito-ortiz-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame-on-afternoon-of-final-fight-at-ufc-148.mma|title=Tito Ortiz inducted into UFC Hall of Fame on afternoon of final fight at UFC 148|work=mmajunkie.com|date=July 7, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710115635/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29570/tito-ortiz-inducted-into-ufc-hall-of-fame-on-afternoon-of-final-fight-at-ufc-148.mma|archive-date=July 10, 2012}}</ref> He lost in a $75,000 ''Fight of the Night'' winning performance (despite landing 2 knockdowns and 2 takedowns to Griffin's zero).<ref name="UFC148">{{Cite web|url=https://bayarea.sbnation.com/2012/7/8/3144409/ufc-148-bonuses-fight-of-the-night-submission-knockout|title=UFC 148 Bonuses: Tito Ortiz Vs. Forrest Griffin Wins Fight Of The Night|publisher=sbnation.com|author=Bill Hanstock|date=2012-07-08|access-date=2025-01-18}}</ref>

=== Brief retirement ===
Following his loss to Griffin, Ortiz retired from MMA and started up a management company, Primetime 360 Entertainment & Sports Management Inc. The management team would pick up Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino as its first high-profile client.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/417533/Tito-Ortiz-launches-MMA-management-company|title=Tito Ortiz launches MMA management company|date=August 20, 2012 |access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref> He came out of retirement to fight in Bellator MMA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/tito-ortiz-fight-quinton-rampage-jackson-bellator-011822417.html|title=Tito Ortiz back to fight Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson – in Bellator|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|date=July 31, 2013}}</ref>

On February 14, 2014, Tito Ortiz stepped down as manager for [[Cristiane Justino|Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmanuts.com/news/tito-ortiz-steps-managing-cris-cyborg/|title=Tito Ortiz Steps Down From Managing Cris Cyborg |publisher=mmanuts.com|author=Dave Walsh |date=February 14, 2014|access-date= February 14, 2014}}</ref>

=== Bellator MMA ===
On July 31, 2013, it was announced that Ortiz would come out of retirement to face former training partner and fellow former UFC Light heavyweight Champion [[Quinton Jackson]] on November 2, 2013, at [[Bellator MMA: Season Nine#Bellator CVI|Bellator 106]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/tito-ortiz-signs-with-bellator-meets-rampage-jackson-on-pay-per-view-nov-2|title=Tito Ortiz signs with Bellator, meets 'Rampage' Jackson on pay-per-view Nov. 2 |work=MMAJunkie.com|date=July 31, 2013}}</ref> However, on October 25, it was announced that Ortiz suffered a neck injury and had to pull out of his fight with Jackson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://topmmanews.com/2013/10/25/tito-ortiz-fractures-neck-bellator-ppv-now-free-on-spike-tv/|title=Tito Ortiz Fractures Neck; Bellator PPV Now Free on Spike TV |work=TopMMANews.com|date=October 25, 2013}}</ref> Despite having to deal with another injury, Ortiz said that he would still focus on a return to the cage<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/30/bellators-tito-ortiz-expects-full-recovery-return-to-gym-in-six-weeks/|title=Bellator's Tito Ortiz expects full recovery, return to gym in six weeks|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 30, 2013}}</ref> and then [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]] President [[Bjorn Rebney]] said that they still wanted to see Ortiz compete in their organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/03/bjorn-rebney-says-bellator-sticking-by-tito-ortiz-despite-injury/|title=Bjorn Rebney says Bellator sticking by Tito Ortiz despite injury|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=November 3, 2013}}</ref>

Ortiz faced Bellator Middleweight champion [[Alexander Shlemenko]], in a match up at Light Heavyweight, in his Bellator debut on May 17, 2014, at [[Bellator 120]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/tito-ortiz-vs-alexander-shlemenko-tabbed-for-bellator-pay-per-view-in-may|title=Tito Ortiz vs Alexander Shlemenko tabbed for Bellator pay-per-view in May|publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=April 13, 2014}}</ref> He won via first round arm-triangle choke submission.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/bellator-120-results-photos-tito-ortiz-chokes-alexander-shlemenko-unconscious|title=Bellator 120 results: Tito Ortiz chokes Alexander Shlemenko unconscious|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 17, 2014}}</ref> In his victory speech, he was dismissive of the UFC for the company's attempts to remove him from their history, calling it "bullshit" and stated that he will "live in the MMA memory forever".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/17/5727744/bellator-120-results-tito-ortiz-submits-alexander-shlemenko-rips-into|title=Bellator 120 results: Fired up Tito Ortiz submits Alexander Shlemenko; rips into UFC|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=May 17, 2014}}</ref>

Ortiz faced fellow UFC Hall of Famer [[Stephan Bonnar]] on November 15, 2014, at [[Bellator 131]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Tito-OrtizStephan-Bonnar-Will-BrooksMichael-Chandler-Set-for-Nov-15-Bellator-73373|title=Tito Ortiz-Stephan Bonnar, Will Brooks-Michael Chandler set for Nov. 15 Bellator|publisher=sherdog.com|date=September 5, 2014}}</ref> He won via split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/bellator-131-tito-vs-bonnar-live-video-stream-and-official-results|title=Bellator 131 results: Ortiz takes split from Bonnar, Brooks wins undisputed title|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=November 16, 2014}}</ref>

On June 19, 2015, it was announced that Ortiz would face [[Liam McGeary]] for the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/6/23/8817101/liam-mcgeary-didnt-expect-to-face-tito-ortiz-for-first-title-defense|title=Liam McGeary didn't expect to face Tito Ortiz for first title defense|first=Luke|last=Thomas|date=June 23, 2015|website=MMA Fighting}}</ref> The match eventually took place on September 19, 2015, at [[Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1|Bellator 142: Dynamite 1]]. Ortiz lost the fight via inverted triangle choke in the first round.

In his fourth fight for the promotion, Ortiz faced fellow UFC veteran [[Chael Sonnen]] on January 21, 2017, in the main event at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 170|Bellator 170]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/chael-sonnen-vs-tito-ortiz-set-for-jan-21-in-california|title=Chael Sonnen vs. Tito Ortiz set for Jan. 21 in California as Bellator 170 headliner|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 18, 2016}}</ref> Before the fight Ortiz announced this would be his last mixed martial arts fight. He won via rear-naked choke in first round.

=== Third bout against Chuck Liddell ===
In August 2018, it was announced by [[Golden Boy Promotions]] that Ortiz would be coming out of retirement to face his rival [[Chuck Liddell]] in a third fight. The fight took place on November 24, 2018, at [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|The Forum]] in [[Inglewood, California]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/15/17979960/chuck-liddell-vs-tito-ortiz-3-proposed-fight-card-released|title=Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3 proposed fight card released |publisher=mmafighting.com |access-date=November 14, 2018}}</ref> Ortiz won the fight by knockout in the first round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/11/liddell-vs-ortiz-3-results-tito-ortiz-knocks-out-chuck-liddell|title=Tito Ortiz gets revenge on Chuck Liddell with vicious knockout in trilogy|date=November 25, 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=November 25, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Combate Americas ===
In April 2019, it was announced the Ortiz had signed a multi-fight agreement with the [[Combate Americas]] promotion. Later, Ortiz revealed that the contract covers three fights and two years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/11/20/20974908/tito-ortiz-teases-possible-cain-velasquez-fight-combate-americas-mma|title=Tito Ortiz teases possible fight against Cain Velasquez in Combate Americas |author=Adam Guillen Jr.|publisher=mmamania.com|date=November 20, 2019}}</ref> The time of his promotional debut was set for the fall of 2019.<ref name=titocombate>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/26615205/tito-ortiz-unretires-signs-combate-americas%3fplatform=amp|title=Tito Ortiz unretires, signs with Combate Americas|work=ESPN|date=April 27, 2019|access-date=May 14, 2019}}</ref> On July 9, 2019, it was announced that Ortiz's debut opponent would be former [[WWE Championship|WWE Champion]] and Combate Americas President [[Alberto Del Rio|Alberto El Patrón]] in a 210-pound Catchweight bout at Combate Americas event in Hidalgo, Texas on December 7, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/combate-americas/tito-ortiz-to-fight-former-pro-wrestler-alberto-del-rio-in-combate-americas-debut/|title=Tito Ortiz to fight former pro wrestler Alberto Del Rio in Combate Americas debut|work=BJPenn.com|date=July 9, 2019|access-date=July 9, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/07/tito-ortiz-will-fight-ex-wwe-superstar-alberto-del-rio-at-210-pound-catchweight/amp|title=Tito Ortiz will fight ex-WWE superstar Alberto Del Rio at 210-pound catchweight|work=MMAJunkie.com|date=July 10, 2019|access-date=July 10, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Tito-Ortiz-vs-Alberto-El-Patron-Booked-for-Combate-Americas-Event-in-Hidalgo-Texas-on-Dec-7-163273|title=Tito Ortiz vs. Alberto El Patron Booked for Combate Americas Event in Hidalgo, Texas, on Dec. 7|author=Tristen Critchfield|publisher=sherdog.com|date=October 7, 2019}}</ref> Ortiz won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/tito-ortiz-makes-quick-work-of-alberto-el-patron-with-first-round-submission-at-combate-americas/|title=Tito Ortiz makes quick work of Alberto El Patron with first-round submission at Combate Americas|publisher=cbssports.com|date=December 7, 2019}}</ref> On February 26, 2020, it was announced that the result had been temporarily overturned to a no decision by the Texas State Athletic Commission for reasons that have not yet been disclosed.<ref name=titonc>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/tito-ortiz-win-overturned-texas-combate-americas-alberto-el-patron/amp|title=Tito Ortiz's submission win over Alberto El Patron for Combate Americas changed to 'no decision' in Texas|work=MMAJunkie.com|date=February 26, 2020|access-date=January 26, 2020}}</ref> However, on February 28, it was announced that Ortiz consumed muscle relaxers, so the issue had been resolved and the result was turned back to a win for Ortiz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/tito-ortiz-combate-americas-win-over-alberto-el-patron-restored-no-contest-mma|title=Tito Ortiz's Combate Americas win over Alberto El Patron restored after temporary no contest|work=MMAJunkie.com|date=February 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/3/24/21191886/tito-ortiz-muscle-relaxers-brief-overturning-win-alberto-del-rio-mma-news|title=Tito Ortiz: 'Muscle relaxers' caused brief overturning of win over Alberto El Patron|first=Harry|last=Davies|date=March 24, 2020|website=Bloody Elbow}}</ref>

== Professional wrestling ==

=== Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ===

==== Sporadic appearances (2005) ====
In May 2005, Ortiz made an appearance for the professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). On May 15, 2005, at [[Hard Justice (2005)|Hard Justice]] Ortiz served as special guest referee in the [[NWA World Heavyweight Championship]] title match between champion [[Jeff Jarrett]] and challenger [[A.J. Styles]] at the behest of [[List of authority figures in professional wrestling|Director of Authority]] [[Dusty Rhodes]]. The conclusion of the match saw Ortiz knock out Jarrett with a [[Hook (boxing)|right hook]] after Jarrett shoved him, which allowed Styles to hit his "[[A.J. Styles#In wrestling|Spiral Tap]]" for the [[Pin (professional wrestling)|pinfall]] victory and claim the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2005/1116212539.shtml|title=Hard Justice PPV Results – 5/15/05 – Orlando, Florida (Jarrett vs. AJ)|first=Adam|last=Martin|date=May 15, 2005|access-date=April 19, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Ortiz returned to TNA on the edition of October 1 of ''[[TNA Impact!]]'' and the following week he was revealed as the special guest referee for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship match between Jeff Jarrett and [[Kevin Nash]] at the [[Bound for Glory (2005)|Bound for Glory]] pay-per-view, in a segment, where he grabbed the number one contender Nash in a rear naked choke in order to prevent him from brawling with Jarrett.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/tnaimpact/tnaimpact2005/1128225867.shtml|title=iMPACT! Results – 10/1/05 – (Spike TV debut; 4 matches and surprises)|first=Ryan|last=Droste|date=October 2, 2005|access-date=April 19, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/tnaimpact/tnaimpact2005/1128832370.shtml|title=iMPACT! Results – 10/8/05 (Team 3D vs. AMW & Triple Threat X Match)|first=Ryan|last=Droste|date=October 9, 2005|access-date=April 19, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> On October 23 at Bound for Glory Ortiz refereed the match for the title between Jarrett and [[Rhino (wrestler)|Rhino]], a last minute replacement for Nash. The matched ended with Ortiz knocking out [[America's Most Wanted (professional wrestling)|America's Most Wanted]] ([[Chris Harris (wrestler)|Chris Harris]] and [[James Storm]]), two of Jarrett's associates who attempted to interfere in the match, and then counted the pinfall for Rhino to crown him the new NWA World Heavyweight Champion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2005/1130122788.shtml|title=Bound for Glory PPV Results – 10/23/05 – Orlando (New World Champ)|first=Adam|last=Martin|date=October 23, 2005|access-date=April 19, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>

==== Return and Aces & Eights (2013) ====
{{Quote box | quote = My time at TNA was great. They treated me really well. Dixie Carter was really, really good to me. During the time I was there, I got a chance to meet Hulk Hogan. I was really happy with that, but I mean, right now my main career is fighting. I mean, I love to fight, and that's what I wanna do. That's with Bellator.|align=right |width=40%|source=-Tito Ortiz, in his September 2014 interview with Submission Radio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0915/581027/tito-ortiz-talks-his-time-with-tna/|title=- Tito Ortiz Talks His Time With TNA, Beef With Dana White, If Bellator Brawl Was Real, Stephan Bonnar |publisher=wrestlinginc.com | access-date=August 25, 2015 |date=September 14, 2014 |author= Raj Giri}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|certain=y|date=May 2017}}}}

Ortiz returned to TNA on August 1, 2013, revealing himself as the man behind the cryptic #August1Warning [[Twitter|tweets]] and [[YouTube]] videos and staring down the [[Aces & Eights]] and [[The Main Event Mafia]], which included his [[Bellator MMA: Season Nine#Bellator CVI|Bellator 106]] opponent [[Quinton Jackson]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72418.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 8/1: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Aries vs. Styles, TNA Champ vs. X Champ, Mystery Reveal closes the show|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> The following week, Ortiz returned to explain his reason for being in TNA, but he was interrupted by [[Kurt Angle]] who declared his respect for Ortiz, and later [[Mark LoMonaco|Bully Ray]] who declared his disrespect for both men.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72573.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 8/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of pre-DWI Angle & Sabin vs. Team 3D main event, BFG Series continues, Tito Ortiz|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> On August 15 at [[Hardcore Justice (2013)|''Impact Wrestling: Hardcore Justice'']], Ortiz was picked by Jackson to sub for Angle in the Main Event Mafia to take on Aces & Eights, which Ortiz left up in the air before he was again interrupted and insulted by Bully Ray. During the main event of the evening, Ortiz turned on Jackson by hitting him with a hammer and allowed Ray to win the [[TNA World Heavyweight Championship]] from [[Chris Sabin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72716.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 8/15: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Hardcore Justice" Impact – TNA Title cage match, BFG Series matches, more|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> The following week, Ortiz officially joined Aces & Eights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_72883.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT RESULTS 8/22: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of "Hardcore Justice Night 2" – Mafia vs. A&E loser leaves town, Old Styles, BFG Series, "Brooke" reintroduced|website=www.pwtorch.com}}</ref> However, on ''[[No Surrender (2013)|Impact Wrestling: No Surrender]]'', it was announced that Bellator MMA had pulled Ortiz from TNA programming due to his upcoming PPV fight with [[Rampage Jackson]], thus removing him from Aces & Eights. Ortiz has since parted ways with TNA.

== Boxing ==
Ortiz made his professional boxing debut against former [[UFC Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Champion]] [[Anderson Silva]] on September 11, 2021. He lost via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/08/ufc-anderson-silva-tito-ortiz-triller-boxing-match-sept-11/amp|title=UFC legends Anderson Silva, Tito Ortiz meet in Triller boxing match on Sept. 11|work=MMA Junkie|author=Farah Hannoun, Mike Bohn|date=August 11, 2021|accessdate=August 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Marrocco|first=Steven|date=September 11, 2021|title=Anderson Silva knocks out Tito Ortiz in 81 seconds in Triller boxing match|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/9/11/22669135/anderson-silva-knocks-out-tito-ortiz-in-81-seconds-in-triller-boxing-match|access-date=September 12, 2021|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref>

== Acting ==
Ortiz made a cameo in the 2008 comedy ''[[Zombie Strippers]]'' as the bouncer of the Rhino. In addition, he has a cameo in [[Jet Li]]'s ''[[Cradle 2 the Grave]]'', as well as co-starring in ''[[The Crow: Wicked Prayer]]''. Ortiz was a playable character in the 2000 video game ''[[Razor Freestyle Scooter]]''. Tito also played a minor role in Turkish film ''[[Valley of the Wolves: Iraq]]'', and briefly appeared in [[Korn]]'s music video "Got the Life", as well as portraying American symbol [[Uncle Sam]] in the band [[Seether]]'s music video for the song "[[Truth (Seether song)|Truth]]."  He portrayed Det. Pierce in ''[[Trauma Center (film)|Trauma Center]]''.

He also appeared on ''[[Hell's Kitchen (U.S. TV series)|Hell's Kitchen]]'' where he sat at the chef's table. He also appeared on ''[[MADtv]]''. Tito played an MMA fighter named Derek Petrov on an episode of ''[[CSI: NY]]'' titled "Clean Sweep", which aired on January 6, 2012, on [[CBS]]. In 2017, Ortiz co-starred in the film ''[[Boo 2! A Madea Halloween]]''.

== Huntington Beach City Council (2020–2021) ==
=== Election ===
In 2020, Ortiz ran for a [[city council]] seat in his hometown of Huntington Beach, with the intention of eventually becoming the mayor. (Huntington Beach does not elect mayors directly, but the mayor is chosen from among city councilmembers.) On November 5, 2020, Ortiz was elected as one of the winners of the open seats.<ref name="election">{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/dana-white-congratulates-tito-ortiz-201435043.html|title=Dana White congratulates Tito Ortiz on winning election in California|work=Yahoo.com|date=November 5, 2020|access-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref> On December 7, 2020, Ortiz was sworn in as Mayor Pro Tempore of Huntington Beach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2020/12/08/after-one-night-on-the-job-tito-ortiz-is-mayor-pro-tem-of-huntington-beach/|title=UFC legend Tito Ortiz is mayor pro tem of Huntington Beach|last1=Goulding|first1=Susan Christian|publisher=[[The Orange County Register]]|date=December 8, 2020|access-date=December 23, 2020}}</ref>

=== Tenure ===
On November 30, 2020, Ortiz led a [[2020 United States anti-lockdown protests|"curfew breaker" protest]] against COVID-19 regulations on the Huntington Beach pier.<ref>{{cite news |last=Zidan |first=Karim |date=December 17, 2020 |title=Tinfoil gloves: why has MMA become a breeding ground for QAnon? |language=en-GB |work=[[The Guardian]] |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/dec/17/qanon-mma-ufc-tito-ortiz |access-date=December 17, 2020 |issn=0261-3077 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512231627/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/dec/17/qanon-mma-ufc-tito-ortiz |archive-date=May 12, 2021}}</ref>

In January 2021, Ortiz recognized Andrew Diaz for contributions to his personal life.[https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/310804-andrew-diaz]

In May 2021, it surfaced that Ortiz had filed for unemployment in February 2021 despite not being unemployed or underemployed.<ref>{{cite news |title=Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz filed for unemployment against city |last=Szabo |first=Matt |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-05/huntington-beach-mayor-pro-tem-tito-ortiz-unemployment |date=May 5, 2021 |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516013106/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-05-05/huntington-beach-mayor-pro-tem-tito-ortiz-unemployment |archive-date=May 16, 2021}}</ref>

Ortiz resigned from the city council on June 1, 2021 after less than six months in office.<ref name="resignation" />

=== Political positions ===
Ortiz is a longtime supporter of President [[Donald Trump]]. As a tribute to Trump's slogan "[[Make America Great Again]]", Ortiz chose "Make Huntington Beach Safe Again" as his campaign slogan for the 2020 election.<ref name="election2">{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/former-ufc-champ-tito-ortiz-wins-city-council-seat-in-huntington-beach-162038895.html|title=Former UFC champ Tito Ortiz wins city council seat in Huntington Beach|work=Yahoo.com|date=November 4, 2020|access-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref> Ortiz has stated his skepticism to [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]], calling it "the flu," and a form of "population control."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theringer.com/2020/11/3/21547743/tito-ortiz-huntington-beach-donald-trump-election-city-council|title=The Ultimate Fighting Councilman|work=The Ringer|date=November 3, 2020|access-date=November 9, 2020|first=Bryan|last=Curtis}}</ref> He has also declared his support for law enforcement, legal immigration and the [[Second Amendment to the United States Constitution|second amendment]].<ref name="election2" />

In January 2021, Ortiz was refused service at a TK Burgers restaurant for not wearing a mask, and posted his experience on [[Instagram]]. Ortiz has since apologized, saying "We understand that this is a small business and we don't want to ruin our business."<ref>{{cite news |last=Szabo |first=Matt |date=January 19, 2021 |title=Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz apologizes after criticizing TK Burgers |url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2021-01-19/huntington-beach-mayor-pro-tem-tito-ortiz-apologizes-after-criticizing-tk-burgers |url-status=live |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |location= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516125738/https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2021-01-19/huntington-beach-mayor-pro-tem-tito-ortiz-apologizes-after-criticizing-tk-burgers |archive-date=May 16, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2021}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
[[File:Tito Ortiz - November 2014.jpg|thumb|Ortiz with girlfriend Amber Nichole Miller and two of his sons in November 2014]]

=== Relationships and children ===
Ortiz was married to his first wife, Kristin, for five years, and they divorced in 2005.<ref name="miller" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/04/tito-ortizs-wife-defends-him-says-she-never-experienced-any-domestic-violence |title=Tito Ortiz's Ex Wife Defends Him – Says She never Experienced Any Domestic Violence |access-date=June 2, 2011 |publisher=radaronline.com |date=April 27, 2010}}</ref> They have a son.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/nov/18/ortiz-set-end-hiatus-return-where-he-belongs/?fighting |title=Tito Ortiz set to end hiatus, return to where he belongs Former light heavyweight champ hopes fill his old shoes, starting Saturday against Forrest Griffin |access-date=April 27, 2010 |publisher=LASVEGASSUN.com |date=November 18, 2009}}</ref> In 2006, he began dating former adult film star [[Jenna Jameson]].<ref name=TampaTribune>[http://www.ringsport.page.tl/UFC-h-s-Ortiz-Still-Man-Of-People.htm "UFC's Ortiz Still Man of People"], by Anwar S. Richardson, ''[[The Tampa Tribune]]'', reprinted on Ring Sport K1. Retrieved February 13, 2007.</ref><ref>{{cite journal |url= http://www.usmagazine.com/news/jenna-jameson-confirms-she-is-pregnant |title= Exclusive: Jenna Jameson Confirms She's Pregnant |access-date= August 26, 2008 |journal=[[US (magazine)|Us]] |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080826070049/http://www.usmagazine.com/news/jenna-jameson-confirms-she-is-pregnant <!--Added by H3llBot-->|archive-date= August 26, 2008}}</ref>

In 2014, Ortiz began dating model Amber Nichole Miller. The two had worked together in the UFC as a fighter and Octagon Girl respectively.<ref name="miller">{{cite web|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sdut-bellator-131-tito-ortiz-focus-on-family-title-hope-2014nov07-story.html|title= MMA star Tito Ortiz fights for his family |work=San Diego Union-Tribune|date=November 7, 2014|first=Stephanie|last=Loh|access-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref> The pair married on November 11, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barrera |first=Sandra |date=2022-11-17 |title=Tito Ortiz says 'I do' and adieu to Huntington Beach home, selling it for $4 million |url=https://www.ocregister.com/2022/11/16/tito-ortiz-says-i-do-and-adieu-to-huntington-beach-home-selling-it-for-4-million/ |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=Orange County Register |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2025, Tito announced that he is the mystery third [[Lorenzo Fertitta|Fertitta]] Brother, providing him with a controlling interest in TKO and UFC.

=== Legal issues ===
Ortiz was arrested on [[DUI]] charges in Los Angeles on January 6, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-mma-fighter-tito-ortiz-arrested-dui-20140106,0,7274422.story#axzz2pdFYvNba|title=MMA fighter Tito Ortiz arrested on suspicion of DUI after L.A. crash|author=Los Angeles Times|date=January 6, 2014|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref><ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20190120144120/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/celebrities/ex-ufc-champ-tito-ortiz-arrested-for-suspected-dui/2014/01/06/69c669b2-76f8-11e3-a647-a19deaf575b3_story.html Washington Post]''</ref> He was sentenced to three years probation, an undisclosed fine, and an obligation to enroll in an alcohol education program.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/tito-ortiz-handed-three-years-probation-for-dui-charge | title=Tito Ortiz Handed Three Years Probation For DUI Charge | publisher=Fight of the Night | date=May 1, 2014 | access-date=May 4, 2014 | author=Henderson, Jason}}</ref>

=== Poker ===
While Ortiz describes his [[poker]] playing as a hobby, and in March 2017, he placed 22nd in the $5,300 No Limit Hold'em ''[[PokerStars]]'' Championship Main Event in Panama.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PokerStars Championship Panama, No Limit Hold'em - PokerStars Championship Main Event (Event #16) |url=https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=432203 |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=The Hendon Mob |language=en}}</ref> Additionally, he has appeared on Shark Cage, Live at the Bike, and a number of private tournaments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pokerstars.com/en/blog/tournaments/pca/2015/pca-2015-mma-legend-tito-ortiz-is-up-for-153191.shtml|title=PCA 2015: MMA legend Tito Ortiz is up for a new fight|first=2015 12:53 PM In PokerStars Caribbean|last=Adventure|date=January 7, 2015|website=PokerStars}}</ref>

=== Tito's Cantina ===
In late summer 2023, Ortiz opened Tito's Cantina Tequila Bar & Grille in [[Cape Coral, Florida|Cape Coral]], Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |last=George |first=Robyn |date=September 6, 2023 |title=New Cape Coral restaurant features tacos, tequila and UFC legend Tito Ortiz |url=https://www.news-press.com/story/life/food/2023/09/06/titos-cantina-opens-in-cape-coral-with-tacos-tequila-and-tito-ortiz/70761782007/ |access-date=2025-06-04 |website=The News-Press |language=en-US}}</ref> 

== Championships and accomplishments ==

=== Mixed martial arts ===
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[UFC Hall of Fame]] ([[UFC Hall of Fame#Pioneer wing|Pioneer Wing]], Class of 2012)
**[[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]] (One time)
***Five successful title defenses
***Second most championship fights in the Light Heavyweight division (9)
***Second most championship rounds fought in the Light Heavyweight division (28)
***Second [[List of UFC champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|most successful Light Heavyweight title defenses in UFC history]] (5)
***Second most consecutive successful Light Heavyweight title defenses in [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] history (5)
***Second most wins in UFC Light Heavyweight division championship fights (6)
**[[UFC 13]] Light Heavyweight Tournament Runner-Up
**[[Bonus Awards|Fight of the Night]] (Four times) <small>vs. [[Forrest Griffin]] 1, [[Chuck Liddell]] 2, [[Rashad Evans]] 2 and [[Forrest Griffin]] 3</small><ref name="UFC59"/><ref name="UFC61"/><ref name="UFC133"/><ref name="UFC148"/>
**[[Bonus Awards|Knockout of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Ken Shamrock]] 3</small><ref name="Shamrock3"/>
**[[Bonus Awards|Submission of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Ryan Bader]]</small><ref name="UFC132"/>
**'''[[List_of_UFC_encyclopedia_award_recipients|UFC Encyclopedia Awards]]'''
***[[List_of_UFC_encyclopedia_award_recipients|Fight of the Night]] (Eight times) {{small|vs. [[Guy Mezger]] 1, [[Frank Shamrock]], [[Wanderlei Silva]], [[Yuki Kondo]], [[Ken Shamrock]] 1, [[Randy Couture]], [[Chuck Liddell]] 1 and [[Vitor Belfort]]}}<ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 162|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 175|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 180|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 184|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 198|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 202|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 207|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 211|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref>
****Tied ([[Randy Couture]]) for most [[List_of_UFC_encyclopedia_award_recipients#Fighters_with_the_most_awards|Encyclopedia Fight of the Night Awards]] (8)
****Most combined Encyclopedia/Official Fight of the Night Awards in UFC history (12)
***[[List_of_UFC_encyclopedia_award_recipients|Knockout of the Night]] (Two times) {{small|vs. [[Guy Mezger]] 2 and [[Evan Tanner]]}}<ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 172|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last= Gerbasi|first= Thomas|date= 2011-10-17|title= UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship|location= New York|publisher= DK|page= 185|isbn=978-0756683610}}</ref>
****Tied ([[Chuck Liddell]]) for most [[List_of_UFC_encyclopedia_award_recipients#Fighters_with_the_most_awards|Encyclopedia Post-Fight Awards]] (10)
**Tied ([[Ryan Bader]]) for third most wins in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (15) <small>(including pre-modern era)</small>
**Most control time in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (1:22:51)<ref name="ufclhw">{{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/en/career?fighter_status=0&weight_class=LHW|title=UFC Records - Light Heavyweight|website=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]|access-date=2023-07-29}}</ref>
**Second most top control time in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (1:05:02)<ref name="ufclhw"/>
**Fifth most significant strikes landed in UFC Light Heavyweight division history (1241)<ref name="ufclhw"/>
**'''UFC.com Awards'''
***2005: [[2005 in UFC#2005 UFC.com awards|Ranked #3 Fight of the Year]] {{small|vs. [[Vitor Belfort]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.tv/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051214101430/http://www.ufc.tv/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2005-12-14|title=Ten Best – he Top UFC fights of 2005 (archive link no longer loading as of Dec 2024 but Gerbasi personally provided the text of the article via @tgerbasi)|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 12, 2005|quote=3 - Tito Ortiz W3 (split) Vitor Belfort – February 5 - UFC 51}}</ref>
***2006: [[2006 in UFC#2006 UFC.com awards|Ranked #5 Fight of the Year]] {{small|vs. [[Forrest Griffin]] 1}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=4144|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108115733/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=4144|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-01-08|title=Ten Best – The Top UFC Fights of 2006|date=January 5, 2007|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
***2011: [[2011 in UFC#2011 UFC.com awards|Upset of the Year]] {{small|vs. [[Ryan Bader]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2011-upset-year|title=Ten Best - 2011 Upset of the Year|date=January 4, 2012|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref> & [[2011 in UFC#2011 UFC.com awards|Ranked #8 Submission of the Year]] {{small|vs. [[Ryan Bader]]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2011-submission-year|title=Ten Best - 2011 Submission of the Year|date=January 5, 2012|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>
*'''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''
**1999 Fight of the Year <small>vs. [[Frank Shamrock]] on September 24</small>
*'''[[Sherdog]]'''
**Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/10/Imagining-an-MMA-Hall-of-Fame-The-ShooIns-71497|title=Imagining an MMA Hall of Fame: The Shoo-Ins|work=Sherdog|access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref>
*'''[[Fighting Spirit magazine|Fighting Spirit Magazine]]'''
**2006 Fight of the Year <small>vs. [[Forrest Griffin]] on April 15</small>
*'''fightmatrix.com'''
**2014 Comeback Fighter Of The Year<ref>{{Cite web |title=MMA Awards |url=https://www.fightmatrix.com/fightmatrix-awards/ |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=Fight Matrix |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Professional wrestling ===
*'''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Gimmick|Worst Gimmick]] (2013) <small>[[Aces & Eights]]</small><ref name="WON13">{{cite journal| last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = January 27, 2014 | title = Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more | journal = [[Dave Meltzer#Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more | page=35}}</ref>

=== Submission grappling ===
*'''Abu Dhabi Combat Club'''
**[[ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship#ADCC 2000|2000 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships −99&nbsp;kg bronze medalist]]

=== Amateur wrestling ===
*'''[[California Community College Athletic Association]]'''
**[[California Community College Athletic Association|CCCAA]] State Champion (1995, 1996)
**[[California Community College Athletic Association|CCCAA]] [[All-American]] (1995, 1996)
**[[California Community College Athletic Association|CCCAA]] All-State Selection (1995, 1996)
*'''[[California Interscholastic Federation]]'''
**[[California Interscholastic Federation|CIF]] All-State Selection (1993)

== Mixed martial arts record ==
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|ko-losses=5
|sub-wins=5
|sub-losses=2
|dec-wins=6
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 21–12–1
| [[Alberto Del Rio|Alberto El Patrón]]
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Combate Americas 51: Tito vs. Alberto
| {{dts|2019|December|7|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:10
| [[McAllen, Texas]], United States
| {{Small|Catchweight (210 lbs) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–12–1
| [[Chuck Liddell]]
| KO (punches)
| [[Golden Boy Promotions#Liddell vs. Ortiz 3|Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3]]
| {{dts|2018|November|24|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:24
| [[Inglewood, California]], United States
| {{Small|Heavyweight bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 19–12–1
| [[Chael Sonnen]]
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 170|Bellator 170]]
| {{dts|2017|January|21|format=mdy}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:03
| [[Inglewood, California]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 18–12–1
| [[Liam McGeary]]
| Submission (inverted triangle choke)
| [[Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1|Bellator 142: Dynamite 1]]
| {{dts|2015|September|19|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:41
| [[San Jose, California]], United States
| {{small|For the [[List of Bellator champions#Light Heavyweight Championship|Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship]].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 18–11–1
| [[Stephan Bonnar]]
| Decision (split)
| [[Bellator 131]]
| {{dts|2014|November|15|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[San Diego, California]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–11–1
| [[Alexander Shlemenko]]
| Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| [[Bellator 120]]
| {{dts|2014|May|17|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:27
| [[Southaven, Mississippi]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–11–1
| [[Forrest Griffin]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[UFC 148]]
| {{dts|2012|July|7|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| {{nowrap|16–10–1}}
| [[Antônio Rogério Nogueira]]
| TKO (punches and elbows to the body)
| [[UFC 140]]
| {{dts|2011|December|10|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:15
| [[Toronto]], Ontario, Canada
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–9–1
| [[Rashad Evans]]
| TKO (knee to the body and punches)
| [[UFC 133]]
| {{dts|2011|August|6|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:48
| [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–8–1
| [[Ryan Bader]]
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| [[UFC 132]]
| {{dts|2011|July|2|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:56
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
| {{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–8–1
| [[Matt Hamill]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[UFC 121]]
| {{dts|2010|October|23|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Anaheim, California]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–7–1
| [[Forrest Griffin]]
| Decision (split)
| [[UFC 106]]
| {{dts|2009|November|21|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–6–1
| [[Lyoto Machida]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[UFC 84]]
| {{dts|2008|May|24|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| {{nowrap|15–5–1}}
| [[Rashad Evans]]
| Draw (unanimous)
| [[UFC 73]]
| {{dts|2007|July|7|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Sacramento, California]], United States
| {{small|Ortiz was deducted one point in round 2 for grabbing the fence.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–5
| [[Chuck Liddell]]
| TKO (punches)
| [[UFC 66]]
| {{dts|2006|December|30|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:59
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
| {{small|For the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]]. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–4
| [[Ken Shamrock]]
| TKO (punches)
| [[Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter]]
| {{dts|2006|October|10|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:23
| [[Hollywood, Florida]], United States
| {{small|Knockout of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–4
| [[Ken Shamrock]]
| TKO (elbows)
| [[UFC 61]]
| {{dts|2006|July|8|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:18
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–4
| [[Forrest Griffin]]
| Decision (split)
| [[UFC 59]]
| {{dts|2006|April|15|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Anaheim, California]], United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–4
| [[Vitor Belfort]]
| Decision (split)
| [[UFC 51]]
| {{dts|2005|February|5|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–4
| [[Patrick Côté (fighter)|Patrick Côté]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[UFC 50]]
| {{dts|2004|October|22|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 10–4
| [[Chuck Liddell]]
| KO (punches)
| [[UFC 47]]
| {{dts|2004|April|2|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:38
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 10–3
| [[Randy Couture]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[UFC 44]]
| {{dts|2003|September|26|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
| {{small|Lost the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–2
| [[Ken Shamrock]]
| TKO (corner stoppage)
| [[UFC 40]]
| {{dts|2002|November|22|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
| {{small|Defended the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]]. Broke the record for the most consecutive UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title defenses (5)}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–2
| [[Vladimir Matyushenko]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[UFC 33]]
| {{dts|2001|September|28|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Paradise, Nevada]], United States
| {{small|Defended the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–2
| [[Elvis Sinosic]]
| TKO (punches and elbows)
| [[UFC 32]]
| {{dts|2001|June|29|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:32
| [[East Rutherford, New Jersey]], United States
| {{small|Defended the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–2
| [[Evan Tanner]]
| KO (slam)
| [[UFC 30]]
| {{dts|2001|February|23|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:30
| [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
| {{small|Defended the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–2
| [[Yuki Kondo]]
| Submission (neck crank)
| [[UFC 29]]
| {{dts|2000|December|16|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:51
| [[Tokyo, Japan]]
| {{small|Defended the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–2
| [[Wanderlei Silva]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[UFC 25]]
| {{dts|2000|April|14|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Tokyo, Japan]]
| {{small|Won the vacant [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 4–2
| [[Frank Shamrock]]
| TKO (submission to punches)
| [[UFC 22]]
| {{dts|1999|September|24|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 4
| align=center| 4:42
| [[Lake Charles, Louisiana]], U.S.
| {{small|For the [[UFC Light Heavyweight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1
| [[Guy Mezger]]
| TKO (punches)
| [[UFC 19]]
| {{dts|1999|March|5|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 9:56
| [[Bay St. Louis, Mississippi]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
| [[Jerry Bohlander]]
| TKO (cut)
| [[UFC 18]]
| {{dts|1999|January|8|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 14:31
| [[New Orleans, Louisiana]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–1
| Jeremy Screeton
| TKO (submission to knees)
| West Coast NHB Championships 1
| {{dts|1998|December|8|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:16
| [[Los Angeles, California]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 1–1
| [[Guy Mezger]]
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| rowspan=2|[[UFC 13]]
| rowspan=2|{{dts|1997|May|30|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:00
| rowspan=2|[[Augusta, Georgia]], United States
| {{small|[[UFC 13|UFC 13 Lightweight Tournament]] final. Ortiz replaced an injured [[Enson Inoue]].}} 
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Wes Albritton
| TKO (punches)
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:31
| {{small|[[UFC 13|UFC Lightweight Tournament]] alternate bout.}}
{{end}}
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tito-Ortiz-158|title=Tito|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=November 25, 2018}}</ref>

== Pay-per-view bouts ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!No.
!Event
!Fight
!Date
!Attendance
!PPV Buys
|-
|1.
|[[UFC 33]]
|'''Victory in Vegas'''
|September 28, 2001
|9,500
|75,000
|-
|2.
|[[UFC 40]]
|'''Vendetta''' 
|November 22, 2002
|13,265
|100,000
|-
|3.
|[[UFC 44]]
|'''Undisputed''' 
|September 26, 2003
|10,400
|94,000
|-
|4.
|[[UFC 47]]
|'''It's On'''
|April 2, 2004
|11,437
|106,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 47: It's On! {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/ufc-47-its-on |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|5.
|[[UFC 50]]
|'''The War of '04'''
|October 22, 2004
|9,000
|40,000
|-
|6.
|[[UFC 51]]
|'''Super Saturday'''
|February 5, 2005 
|11,072
|105,000
|-
|7.
|[[UFC 66]]
|'''Liddell vs.''' '''Ortiz'''
|December 30, 2006
|13,761
|929,000
|-
|8.
|[[UFC 106]]
|'''Ortiz vs. Griffin 2'''
|November 21, 2009
|10,529
|375,000
|-
|9.
|[[UFC 133]]
|'''Evans vs. Ortiz'''
|August 6, 2011
|11,583
|310,000
|-
|10.
|Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3
|'''Liddell vs. Ortiz 3'''
|November 24, 2018
|7,839
|40,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/55145-golden-boy-promotions-liddell-vs-ortiz-3 |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| colspan="5" |'''Total PPV Buys:'''
|2,174,000
|}

== Submission grappling record ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:left;"<!-- width:150%; -->
|-
| colspan=8 style="text-align:center;" | '''7 Matches, 5 Wins (3 Submission), 2 Loss'''
|-
! Result
! Rec.
! Opponent
! Method
! text-center| Event
! Division
! Date
! Location
|-
|{{no2}}Lose||5–2||{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sean Alvarez]] || Points (2x0) || rowspan=3|ADCC 2000 || rowspan=3|Absolute&nbsp;|| rowspan=3|2000||rowspan=3| {{flagicon|UAE}} [[Abu Dhabi]]
|-
|{{yes2}}Win||5–1||{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Rodrigo Medeiros]] || Points (2x0)
|-
|{{yes2}}Win||4–1||{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Rumina Sato]] || Submission (North–south choke)
|-
|{{yes2}}Win||3–1||{{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hughes (fighter)|Matt Hughes]]* || Points (2x0) || rowspan=4|ADCC 2000 || rowspan=4|–99&nbsp;kg|| rowspan=4|2000||rowspan=4| {{flagicon|UAE}} [[Abu Dhabi]]
|-
|{{no2}}Lose||2–1||{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Ricardo Arona]] || Points (2x0)
|-
|{{yes2}}Win||2–0||{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Van Arsdale]] || Submission (Heel hook)
|-
|{{yes2}}Win||1–0||{{flagicon|UKR}} Rostylav Borysenko || Submission (Arm triangle choke)
|}
*For the bronze medal (3rd place).

== Professional boxing record ==
{{BoxingRecordSummary
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|ko-losses=1
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|dq-wins=
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{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Age
!Location
!Note
|-
|1
|{{no2}}Loss
|0–1
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Anderson Silva]]
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|1 (8), {{small|1:22}}
|[[Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort|Sep 11, 2021]]
|style="text-align:left;"|
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood|Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino]], [[Hollywood, Florida]], U.S.}}
|
|}

== Bibliography ==
*(2008) ''This is Gonna Hurt: The Life of a Mixed Martial Arts Champion.''<ref>{{cite book |title=This is Gonna Hurt:The Life of a Mixed Martial Arts Champion |last= Ortiz |first=Tito |author2=Shapiro, Marc |publisher=[[Simon & Schuster]] |year=2008 |isbn=978-1-4391-4974-4 |page=224}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Film ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope=col | Year
! scope=col | Title
! scope=col | Role
! scope=col class=sortable | Notes
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Cradle 2 the Grave]]'' || Cage Fighter || Cameo appearance
|-
| 2005 || ''[[The Crow: Wicked Prayer]]'' || Famine || Co-Starring
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Valley of the Wolves: Iraq]]'' || Major U.S. Official || Minor role
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Zombie Strippers]]'' || Bouncer of the Rhino || Cameo appearance
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Boo 2! A Madea Halloween]]'' || Victor || Co-Starring
|-
|rowspan=2|2019 || ''[[Above the Shadows]]'' || Attila ||
|-
| ''[[Trauma Center (film)|Trauma Center]]''|| Det. Pierce ||
|-
| 2023 || ''[[Operation Black Ops]]'' || Noah || Starring
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope=col | Year
! scope=col | Title
! scope=col | Role
! scope=col | Artist
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Got the Life]]'' || || [[Korn]]
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Truth (Seether song)|Truth]]'' || [[Uncle Sam]] || [[Seether]]
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope=col | Year
! scope=col | Title
! scope=col | Role
! scope=col class=sortable | Notes
|-
| 2007 || ''[[MADtv]]'' || Himself || 1 episode 
|-
| 2008 || ''[[The Celebrity Apprentice#Celebrity Apprentice 1 (season 7)|The Celebrity Apprentice]]'' || Contestant || Eliminated as Empresario project manager in ninth episode<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/tito-ortiz-eighth-the-celebrity-apprentice-candidate-fired-6627.php |title=Tito Ortiz the eighth 'The Celebrity Apprentice' candidate fired |last=Rocchio |first=Christopher |date=February 29, 2008 |website=realitytvworld.com |publisher= |access-date=May 28, 2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511104412/http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/tito-ortiz-eighth-the-celebrity-apprentice-candidate-fired-6627.php |archive-date=May 11, 2015 |quote=}}</ref>
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Hell's Kitchen (U.S. TV series)|Hell's Kitchen]]'' || Himself / Restaurant Patron & Former MMA Champion || Episode: "12 Chefs Compete" <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/hells-kitchen/8823407972383461112/seasons/10/episodes/12-chefs-compete-episode-8/d7628ae5-7bfa-33a8-b1c1-173b82538809 |title=Hell's Kitchen – Season 10 Episode 8 |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=peacocktv.com |publisher=[[Peacock (streaming service)]] |access-date=May 28, 2021 |quote= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528220507/https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/hells-kitchen/8823407972383461112/seasons/10/episodes/12-chefs-compete-episode-8/d7628ae5-7bfa-33a8-b1c1-173b82538809 |archive-date=May 28, 2021}}</ref>
|-
| 2012 || ''[[CSI: NY]]'' || Derek Petrov || Episode: "Clean Sweep"
|}

<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
=== Video games ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
! scope=col | Year
! scope=col | Title
! scope=col | Role
! scope=col class=unsortable | Notes
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2000
|''[[Razor Freestyle Scooter]]''
| rowspan="12"| Himself
|Playable character
|-
|''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship (video game)|Ultimate Fighting Championship]]''
| rowspan="4"| Playable character, cover athlete
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2002
|''[[UFC: Tapout]]''
|-
|''[[UFC: Throwdown]]''
|-
|2003
|''[[UFC: Tapout 2]]''
|-
|2004
|''[[UFC: Sudden Impact]]''
|rowspan="8"| Playable character
|-
|2009
|''[[UFC 2009 Undisputed]]''
|-
|2010
|''[[UFC 2010 Undisputed]]''
|-
|2012
|''[[UFC Undisputed 3]]''
|-
|2018
|''[[EA Sports UFC 3]]''
|-
|2020
|''[[EA Sports UFC 4]]''
|-
|2023
|''[[EA Sports UFC 5]]''
|}

== See also ==
*[[List of Bellator MMA alumni]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website}}
* {{Sherdog}}
* {{UFC}}
* {{ESPN MMA|2335472<!-- /tito-ortiz -->}}

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