Tag: Tito

Tito Ortiz Retirement: Who Are the Next 10 Stars That Will Hang ‘em Up?

It’s hard to imagine the era of “cage-fighting” in which Tito Ortiz made his name. Back then, when he made his mixed martial arts debut at UFC 13, the sport could still call itself “no holds barred” fighting, as it promote…

It’s hard to imagine the era of “cage-fighting” in which Tito Ortiz made his name. Back then, when he made his mixed martial arts debut at UFC 13, the sport could still call itself “no holds barred” fighting, as it promoted itself as a brutal, animalistic spectacle. Those were the men, back then, who entered […]

Tito Ortiz Believes He Would Rule over Current LHW Division in His Prime

Jon Jones may be the current UFC champion and future all-time great, but Tito Ortiz still holds the record as the longest reigning light heavyweight champion in UFC history. Sure, Ortiz is light years from being the fighter he once was, but some tend t…

Jon Jones may be the current UFC champion and future all-time great, but Tito Ortiz still holds the record as the longest reigning light heavyweight champion in UFC history. Sure, Ortiz is light years from being the fighter he once was, but some tend to forget just how dominant “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” was […]

Forrest Griffin on UFC 148: ‘If I Lose to Tito, I’m Going to Retire from Life’

With all the sudden changes going on with UFC cards lately, one fight that appears to be intact is the trilogy between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin at UFC 148.  It might not add any relevance toward the light-heavyweight division, but Ortiz and …

With all the sudden changes going on with UFC cards lately, one fight that appears to be intact is the trilogy between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin at UFC 148.  It might not add any relevance toward the light-heavyweight division, but Ortiz and Griffin remain fan favorites within the company. Griffin spoke to UFC.com about […]

UFC 148: The Greatest Hits of Tito Ortiz

For one of the longest running fighters in UFC history, it’s all coming to a close on July 7, 2012. Tito Ortiz will fight in the Octagon for the last time in a rubber match against Forrest Griffin at UFC 148. Ortiz began his career with the compa…

For one of the longest running fighters in UFC history, it’s all coming to a close on July 7, 2012. Tito Ortiz will fight in the Octagon for the last time in a rubber match against Forrest Griffin at UFC 148. Ortiz began his career with the company on May 30, 1997, fighting for free […]

Tito Ortiz: As His Career Comes to a Close, He Offers His One Regret

When a chapter closes in a person’s life, they often become reflective, looking back and taking stock on that certain period of time. Former UFC champion Tito Ortiz has become one of those people as his long and storied mixed martial arts career …

When a chapter closes in a person’s life, they often become reflective, looking back and taking stock on that certain period of time. Former UFC champion Tito Ortiz has become one of those people as his long and storied mixed martial arts career nears its end. The 37-year-old Ortiz will step into the Octagon for […]

Tito vs. Forrest or Wandy vs. Franklin: Which Is the More Useless Rematch?

Rematches are put together for a variety of reasons: A super close fight requires a do-over. A bad decision where one fighter clearly gets robbed is also a good reason. Sometimes injuries plague a card and sheer necessity takes over. And sometimes it&#…

Rematches are put together for a variety of reasons: A super close fight requires a do-over. A bad decision where one fighter clearly gets robbed is also a good reason. Sometimes injuries plague a card and sheer necessity takes over. And sometimes it’s just a mystery. The latter two reasons come into play when discussing […]