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Tito Ortiz Biography

Tito Ortiz is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on January 23, 1975 in Huntington Beach, California, United States. American mixed martial arts artist, and an ex- UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.

Both he and He and Randy Couture were pivotal figures in the UFC’s rise in popularity. were key players in the UFC’s rise in popularity.

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.

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 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 TKO victory over Jeremy Screeton at West Coast NHB Championships 1, Ortiz fought top ranked fighter and 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 led to his long-running rivalry with the team’s leader Ken Shamrock.

Three sons were born to him who were named Journey, Jacob and Jesse with actress and film star He had three sons named Journey, Jacob and Jesse with adult film actress Jenna Jameson, whom he was married to from 2006-2013. He then began dating model Amber Miller in 2014., whom he was married between 2006 and 2013. Then, he began dating the model Amber Miller in 2014.

NameTito Ortiz
First NameTito
Last NameOrtiz
OccupationMma Fighter
BirthdayJanuary 23
Birth Year1975
Place of BirthHuntington Beach
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignCapricorn
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseKristin Ortiz
Children(s)Jesse Jameson Ortiz, Journey Jette Ortiz, Jacob Ortiz

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In May 2005, Ortiz made an appearance for the professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). On May 15, 2005, at 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 Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes. The conclusion of the match saw Ortiz knock out Jarrett with a right hook after Jarrett shoved him, which allowed Styles to hit his “Spiral Tap” for the pinfall victory and claim the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. 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 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. On October 23 at Bound for Glory Ortiz refereed the match for the title between Jarrett and Rhino, a last minute replacement for Nash. The matched ended with Ortiz knocking out America’s Most Wanted (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.

Tito Ortiz Net Worth

Tito Ortiz is one of the richest Mma Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tito Ortiz's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was coached by Stephen Neal at Cal State Bakersfield.

He was named director of Punishment Athletics MMA equipment as well as clothing line.

Jacob Christopher “Tito” Ortiz (/ˈ t iː t oʊ ɔːr ˈ t iː z / ; born January 23, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist, currently signed to the Combate Americas promotion. Ortiz is best known for his stints with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000, to September 26, 2003, and Bellator MMA. 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.

Net Worth$20 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeMMA Fighter
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

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-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.

Ortiz was married to his first wife, Kristin, for 5 years. They have a son, Jacob. In 2006, he began dating former adult film star Jenna Jameson. He cancelled a November 12, 2006, appearance as the guest of honor at the United States Marine Corps birthday ball at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, when the Corps refused to let him bring Jameson as his guest. On November 30, 2006, in an interview on The Howard Stern Show, Ortiz stated that he was in love with Jameson, that she was no longer acting in pornography, and that they were in a monogamous relationship.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Tito Ortiz height 6 ft 2 in Tito weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 2 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

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 division was then officially renamed the Light Heavyweight (205 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.

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. 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. All three judges scored the fight 30–27 to Machida. Ortiz came close to submitting Machida in the third round with a triangle choke before transitioning to an armbar. 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.

Who is Tito Ortiz Dating?

According to our records, Tito Ortiz married to Kristin Ortiz . As of December 1, 2023, Tito Ortiz’s is not dating anyone.

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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). 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. 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 championship) ended in defeat via referee stoppage in the third round.

Facts & Trivia

Tito Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tito Ortiz celebrates birthday on January 23 of every year.

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.

Is Tito Ortiz still married to Jenna?

TITO ORTIZ said divorce to porn star Jenna Jameson was a “blessing in disguise” after the UFC icon married a ring girl. Ortiz and Jameson – real name Jenna Marie Massoli – began dating in 2006 but split up seven years later. The MMA legend was granted full custody of his twin boys Jesse and Journey.

What is the net worth of Tito?

Net Worth:$20 Million
Date of Birth:Jan 23, 1975 (47 years old)
Gender:Male
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Profession:Mixed Martial Artist, Coach, Actor

Why did Tito get kicked out season 11?

I was having trouble training, hitting mitts, and wrestling on The Ultimate Fighter. That’s why they pretty much fired me,” Ortiz discussed. “What I can do? I have to get the surgery so I can get back and fight again.”

Who is Tito Ortiz wife?

Kristin Ortiz

Who has custody of Jenna Jameson kids?

Jameson and Ortiz welcomed twin boys Jesse and Journey, 10, in 2009 before their split in March 2013 after more than six years together. Per the terms of their custody arrangement, Ortiz was granted full custody of their boys, whom he raises alongside his son Jacob from a previous relationship.

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