Fighter

Tito Ortiz

"The People's Champ"

21-12-1★ 6bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Boxing 0-1Grappling 4-2

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Tito Ortiz holds a professional MMA record of 21-12-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 34 bouts on record. Tito 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, Tito Ortiz lands 2.59 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 2.47 takedowns per 15 minutes. Tito Ortiz also has 6 recorded Grappling bouts. Tito Ortiz also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: July 8, 2012. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1975-01-23
Age: 51
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California, United States

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

UFC careerRecord: 19-12-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.59per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.88per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.47per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed54%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

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

★ FOTN ×4★ KOTN ×1★ SOTN ×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 our model's estimate of what Tito Ortiz earns per fight.

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Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1641▲9
Peak: 1862Nov 22, 2002
Rated fights: 34

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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 Forrest Griffin at UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II on Sunday, July 8, 2012, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

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 United States.

CAREER SUMMARY