Tito Ortiz

"The People's Champ"

21-12-1★ 6bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Boxing 0-1Grappling 4-2

Last fight: Win vs Alberto Rodriguez · Submission · Dec 7, 2019

21-12-1 · 15 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Chael SonnenSUB · R1 2:03

BellatorBellator 170: Sonnen vs Ortiz·January 21, 2017

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Tito Ortiz holds a professional MMA record of 21-12-1. Ortiz has won 21 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Ortiz lands 2.41 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 2.96 takedowns per 15 minutes. Ortiz also has 6 recorded Grappling bouts. Ortiz also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: January 21, 2017. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jan 23, 1975
Age: 51
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California, United States

Career history

WIN
vs Alberto Rodriguez
Combate 51: Tito vs. Alberto· Dec 7, 2019· Catchweight· 21-12-1 vs 9-6
SUB
WIN
vs Chuck Liddell
Liddell vs. Ortiz 3· Nov 24, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 20-12-1 vs 22-9
TKO
R1 · 4:24
WIN
vs Chael Sonnen
Bellator 170: Sonnen vs Ortiz· Jan 21, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 19-12-1 vs 28-15-1
SUB
R1 · 2:03
LOSS
vs Liam McGearyTitle bout
Bellator 142: Dynamite· Sep 19, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 18-12-1 vs 11-0
SUB
R1 · 4:41
WIN
vs Stephan Bonnar
Bellator 131: Tito vs Bonnar· Nov 14, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 18-11-1 vs 15-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alexander Shlemenko
Bellator MMA: Bellator 120· May 16, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 17-11-1 vs 51-8
SUB
R1 · 2:27
LOSS
vs Forrest Griffin
UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen II· Jul 8, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 16-11-1 vs 19-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Rogerio Nogueira
UFC 140: Jones vs Machida· Dec 10, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 16-10-1 vs 20-5
TKO
R1 · 3:15
LOSS
vs Rashad Evans
UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz· Aug 6, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 16-9-1 vs 16-1-1
TKO
R2 · 4:48
FOTN
WIN
vs Ryan Bader
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· Jul 2, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 16-8-1 vs 12-2
SUB
R1 · 1:56
SOTN
LOSS
vs Matt Hamill
UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· Oct 23, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 15-8-1 vs 9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Forrest Griffin
UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2· Nov 21, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 15-7-1 vs 17-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Lyoto Machida
UFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 15-6-1 vs 13-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
DRAW
vs Rashad Evans
UFC 73: STACKED· Jul 7, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 15-5-1 vs 10-0-1
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Chuck LiddellTitle bout
UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2· Dec 30, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 15-5 vs 21-3
TKO
R3 · 3:59
FOTN
WIN
vs Ken Shamrock
UFC · Ortiz vs Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter· Oct 10, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 26-12-2
TKO
R1 · 2:23
KOTN
WIN
vs Ken Shamrock
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals· Jul 8, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 26-11-2
TKO
R1 · 1:18
WIN
vs Forrest Griffin
UFC 59: Reality Check· Apr 15, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 12-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Vitor Belfort
UFC 51: Super Saturday· Feb 5, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 12-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Patrick Cote
UFC 50: The War of 04· Oct 22, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Chuck Liddell
UFC 47: IT'S ON· Apr 2, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 15-3
TKO
R2 · 0:38
LOSS
vs Randy CoutureTitle bout
UFC 44: Undisputed· Sep 26, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 12-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ken Shamrock×6Title bout · Title win #6
UFC 40: Vendetta· Nov 22, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 25-8-2
TKO
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Vladimir Matyushenko×5Title bout · Title win #5
UFC 33: Victory In Vegas· Sep 28, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 10-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Elvis Sinosic×4Title bout · Title win #4
UFC 32: Showdown In The Meadowlands· Jun 29, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 4-5-1
TKO
R1 · 3:32
WIN
vs Evan Tanner×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFC 30: The Battle On The Boardwalk· Feb 23, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 23-3
TKO
R1 · 0:32
WIN
vs Yuki Kondo×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 29: Defense Of The Belts· Dec 16, 2000· Light Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 29-9-3
SUB
R1 · 1:52
WIN
vs Wanderlei Silva×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3· Apr 14, 2000· Light Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 11-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Frank ShamrockTitle bout
UFC 22: There Can Be Only One Champion· Sep 24, 1999· Light Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 19-7-2
TKO
R4 · 4:42
WIN
vs Guy Mezger
UFC 19: Young Guns· Mar 5, 1999· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 22-8-2
TKO
R1 · 9:56
WIN
vs Jerry Bohlander
UFC 18: Road To The Heavyweight Title· Jan 8, 1999· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 9-3
TKO
R2 · 2:31
WIN
vs Jeremy Screeton
California Regional· Dec 8, 1998· 2-1 vs 0-2
SUB
WIN
vs Wes Albritton
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force· May 30, 1997· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:31
LOSS
vs Guy MezgerTitle bout
UFC 13: The Ultimate Force· May 30, 1997· 13 Lightweight· 1-1 vs 13-5-2
SUB
R1 · 2:00

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle WrestlingNo-Gi Grappling

2000Bronze · ADCC · -99 kg
Champion · California Community College State · California junior college state championships
All-American · Junior College All American · California junior college
4th Place · State HS · California high school
Golden West College · Wrestling Folkstyle · c.1994-1996
California State University, Bakersfield · Wrestling Folkstyle
Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

Team Punishment · Huntington Beach, California, United States Founder
RVCA Training Center · Costa Mesa/Huntington Beach, California, United States Former

Coaches

Cleber Luciano · Grappling coach
Saul Soliz · Striking coach
Freddie Roach · Boxing coach
Paul Herrera · Wrestling coach

Training partners

David "Tank" Abbott

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (15 fighters)

Punch power92

Kick power90

Punch speed89

Kick speed87

Accuracy87

Takedowns96

Ground striking96

Submissions94

Chin90

Body strength90

Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-12-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.41per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.38per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.96per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed57%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 15-11-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.41per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.38per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.96per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed57%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Tito Ortiz sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Tito Ortiz has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×4★ KO of the Night ×1★ Submission of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 5 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Tito Ortiz earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1652▲9
Peak: 1871Nov 22, 2002
Rated fights: 35

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Frequently asked questions

When does Tito Ortiz fight next?

Tito Ortiz has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Tito Ortiz's record?

Tito Ortiz's professional MMA record is 21-12-1.

Who is Tito Ortiz fighting next?

Tito Ortiz's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Tito Ortiz fight last?

Tito Ortiz most recently fought Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170: Sonnen vs Ortiz on Saturday, January 21, 2017, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Tito Ortiz fight in?

Tito Ortiz fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Tito Ortiz have?

Tito Ortiz has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Tito Ortiz won?

Tito Ortiz has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Tito Ortiz?

Tito Ortiz is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Tito Ortiz weigh?

Tito Ortiz weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Tito Ortiz's reach?

Tito Ortiz has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Tito Ortiz?

Tito Ortiz is 51 years old (born Jan 23, 1975).

Where is Tito Ortiz from?

Tito Ortiz is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY