Tito Ortiz

Tito Ortiz, competing at light heavyweight with a 19-12-1 professional record, is an orthodox-stance fighter standing 6'3" with a 74-inch reach. Over his career, Ortiz has operated as a well-rounded mixed martial artist, landing 2.59 strikes per minute with 46% accuracy while absorbing 2.88 per minute and defending 60% of incoming strikes.

His grappling approach has been central to his identity, averaging 2.47 takedown attempts per 15 minutes at 35% accuracy, though his 54% takedown defense reflects vulnerabilities against elite wrestlers. Submission work has been a secondary weapon, averaging 0.6 submissions per 15 minutes.

Notable recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Vladimir Matyushenko in September 2001, a loss to Randy Couture via unanimous decision in September 2003—one of the defining matchups of his career—and a knockout win over Ken Shamrock in October 2006. Ortiz has also suffered setbacks to Frank Shamrock via fourth-round TKO in 1999 and Forrest Griffin via split decision in 2009, illustrating the competitive depth he faced throughout his tenure in the sport.