“The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz's Professional MMA debut
Ortiz made his professional debut against Wes Albritton on May 30, 1997, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 13: Ultimate Force.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Wes Albritton who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Tito Ortiz beat Wes Albritton by KO/TKO at 0:31 of Round 1.
“The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Ortiz made his debut in the UFC against Wes Albritton on May 30, 1997, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 13: Ultimate Force having compiled a 0-0-0 professional MMA record.
Tito Ortiz beat Wes Albritton by KO/TKO at 0:31 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Ortiz has gone on to fight a total of 27 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-11-1.
Failed UFC title challenge: Tournament Championship loss to Guy Mezger
Ortiz lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Guy Mezger on May 30, 1997 at UFC 13: Ultimate Force.
Tito Ortiz lost to Guy Mezger by Submission at 3:00 of Round 1.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Ortiz took his next fight at on December 8, 1998, fighting against Jeremy Screeton on the of the regional circuit.
Tito Ortiz beat Jeremy Screeton by Submission at 0:16 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Ortiz returned to the UFC on January 8, 1999, fighting against Jerry Bohlander on the main card of UFC 18: The Road to the Heavyweight Title.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 2-1-0
Tito Ortiz beat Jerry Bohlander by KO/TKO at 14:31 of Round 1.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Middleweight Championship loss to Frank Shamrock
Ortiz lost his 1st middleweight title challenge, losing to Frank Shamrock on September 24, 1999 at UFC 22: Only One Can be Champion.
Tito Ortiz lost to Frank Shamrock by Submission at 4:42 of Round 4.
Winning the belt: UFC Vacant Middleweight Championship against Wanderlei Silva
Ortiz won the UFC Vacant Middleweight Championship defeating Wanderlei Silva on April 14, 2000 at UFC 25: Ultimate Japan 3.
This was Ortiz's 3rd UFC championship fight.
Tito Ortiz beat Wanderlei Silva by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Yuki Kondo
Ortiz defended his belt against Yuki Kondo on December 16, 2000 at UFC 29: Defense of the Belts.
This was Ortiz's first successful UFC middleweight title defence.
Tito Ortiz beat Yuki Kondo by Submission at 1:52 of Round 1.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Evan Tanner
Ortiz defended his belt for the 2nd time against Evan Tanner on February 23, 2001 at UFC 30: Battle on the Boardwalk.
Tito Ortiz beat Evan Tanner by KO/TKO at 0:32 of Round 1.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Elvis Sinosic
Ortiz defended his belt against Elvis Sinosic on June 29, 2001 at UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands.
This was Ortiz's first successful UFC light heavyweight title defence.
Tito Ortiz beat Elvis Sinosic by KO/TKO at 3:32 of Round 1.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Vladimir Matyushenko
Ortiz defended his belt for the 2nd time against Vladimir Matyushenko on September 28, 2001 at UFC 33: Victory in Vegas.
Tito Ortiz beat Vladimir Matyushenko by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Ken Shamrock
Ortiz defended his belt for the 3rd time against Ken Shamrock on November 22, 2002 at UFC 40: Vendetta.
Tito Ortiz beat Ken Shamrock by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 3.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to Randy Couture
Ortiz lost his UFC Light Heavyweight title to Randy Couture on September 26, 2003 at UFC 44: Undisputed having previously made 3 title defences.
Tito Ortiz lost to Randy Couture by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Chuck Liddell
Ortiz lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Chuck Liddell on December 30, 2006 at UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz 2.
Tito Ortiz lost to Chuck Liddell by KO/TKO at 3:59 of Round 3.
When was Tito Ortiz's last win?
Ortiz's last win came against Alberto Rodriguez at Combate 51 on Saturday December 7, 2019. Tito Ortiz beat Alberto Rodriguez by Submission at 3:10 of Round 1.