From $100,000 to $20m – The Rise of Tito Ortiz in UFC
10/10/2024 09:49 AM
Tito Ortiz is a former UFC fighter who dominated the promotion in the early 2000s, and here is all you need to know about the MMA Fighter-turned-Boxer, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Tito Ortiz facts
| Birth Place | Huntington Beach, California |
| Father's Name | Samuel Ortiz |
| Mother's Name | Joyce |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
| Net Worth | $20 million (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | To be updated; Last UFC fight – $325,000 |
| Age | 50 |
| Date of Birth | January 23, 1975 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | American |
| MMA Debut | May 30, 1997 |
| MMA Record | 21-12-1 |
| Divisions | Heavyweight/Light-Heavyweight |
| Achievements | Former UFC light-heavyweight champion |
| Partner | Amber Nichole Miller (since 2013) ; Jenna Jameson (former partner) and Kristin Ortiz (ex-wife) |
| Children | Jesse Jameson Ortiz, Journey Jette Ortiz and Jacob Ortiz |
| Endorsements | GDOGE Coin |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Tito Ortiz has been a part of the fight game for four decades. The 46-year old is set to make a venture into Boxing as well.
Last Updated: 12-09-2021
Tito Ortiz Net Worth and Payouts
Tito Ortiz has a net worth of $20 million. This is primarily due to his UFC career, as well as his political career.
Ortiz’s biggest payday was at UFC 132 against Ryan Bader. He made a whopping $525,000 for his unanimous decision win.
At UFC 47, the first known record of his disclosed payday, Ortiz earned $125,000 for an L against Chuck Liddell.
Tito Ortiz MMA career and UFC record
Tito Ortiz made his MMA debut at UFC 13 in May 1997. He took on Wes Albritton and earned a TKO victory in the very first round. However, he suffered a submission defeat that very night against Guy Mezger via. submission.
He exacted revenge against Mezger at UFC 19, 2 years later in a first-round TKO win. Ortiz then suffered his second defeat against Frank Shamrock at UFC 22, before going on a six-match winning streak that included a light-heavyweight title win.
Ortiz defended the title 5 times before losing to Randy Couture at UFC 44 in September 2003. Following a loss to Chuck Liddell in his next fight, Ortiz went on a 5-fight winning streak before losing to Chuck Liddell, once again, at UFC 66 in December 2006.
Ortiz then hit a very rough patch. He managed to win just one of his next 8 fights, which included 6 losses and 1 draw.
He was able to break his duck, only after joining Bellator. He earned back-to-back wins over Alexander Shlemenko and Stephan Bonnar.
Following a loss to Liam McGeary at Bellator 142, Ortiz beat Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170 before finally exacting his revenge over Chuck Liddell at Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs Ortiz 3.
Ortiz’s last win was over Alberto El Patron aka Alberto del Rio via. submission in the first round (back in December 2019).
Ortiz’s MMA record reads 21 wins, 12 losses and 1 draw.
Tito Ortiz Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Tito Ortiz was born on the 23rd of January, 1975 in Huntington Beach, California to parents Samuel Ortiz and Joyce. He has three older half-brothers. Ortiz owns a clothing line and he also ventured into trading. Tito Ortiz bought a luxurious villa and he also entered farming.
He had a difficult childhood, and never really got along with his parents.
Ortiz was married to Kristin from 2000 to 2005. He has a son with Kristin, named Jacob. He then began dating former pornstar Jenna Jameson in 2006. They were in a relationship for 7 years before splitting in 2013.
With Jameson, Ortiz has twins – Jesse Jameson Ortiz and Journey Jett Ortiz.
He then began dating model Amber Nichole Miller in 2013. The pair have been going strong for 8 years.
Ortiz endorses a cryptocurrency called GDOGE.
FAQs about Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz has a net worth of $20 million.
Tito Ortiz was born on the 23rd of January, 1975.
Tito Ortiz was born in Huntington Beach, California.
Tito Ortiz is 50 years old.
Tito Ortiz made his UFC debut on the 30th of May, 1997 at UFC 13.
Tito Ortiz is in a relationship with model Amber Nichole Miller.
Tito Ortiz has three children.
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