Tito Ortiz

Jacob Christopher Ortiz also known as Tito Ortiz (born January 23, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). While with the UFC, he was the Light Heavyweight Champion from April 14, 2000, to September 26, 2003. Ortiz became one of the sport's early-on stars, becoming the biggest pay-per-view draw of 2006 Outside of MMA, Ortiz is the CEO of the Punishment Athletics mixed martial arts equipment and clothing line. Ortiz is also opening up his own MMA training gym called Team Punishment Training Center (assisted by Muay Thai champion Rick Krogmann) located in Huntington Beach, CA. Jacob Ortiz was born to Samuel and Joyce Ortiz. He received his nickname "Tito," which means tyrant from his father when he was a year old. Joyce has three sons from a previous marriage. His mixed heritage (Mexican father, American mother) is reflected in his ring entrances as he bears both Mexican and American flags. Ortiz began wrestling in his sophomore year at Huntington Beach High School under coach Paul Herrera, finishing fourth in the state high school championships as a senior. Ortiz continued his wrestling career at Golden West College, winning a California state junior college title. Following his stint at Golden West, Ortiz wrestled at Cal State Bakersfield. Ortiz trained with future NCAA, World and Super Bowl champion Stephen Neal.  Ortiz was married to his first wife, Kristin, for nearly 10 years. The couple has a son named Jacob together.In 2006, he began dating former porn star Jenna Jameson,[43] whom he met on Myspace. Ortiz cancelled a November 12, 2006 appearance as the guest of honor at the United States Marine Corps birthday ball at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, when the Corps refused to let him bring Jameson as his guest. On November 30, 2006, in an interview on The Howard Stern Show, Ortiz stated that he was in love with Jameson, that she was no longer acting in pornography, and that they were in a monogamous relationship.Ortiz announced in August 2008 that he and Jameson were expecting twins together in April 2009.[48] On March 16, 2009, Jameson gave birth to twin boys, Jesse Jameson and Journey Jette.

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Jenna Jameson Says Goodbye to Her Kids

Jenna Jameson
Says Goodbye To Her Twins

Jenna Jameson is a mess ... so much so her kids are now under the sole care of their dad.Sources close to Jenna tell TMZ ... Tito Ortiz had major concerns about Jenna's ability to care for their… READ MORE >

Tito Ortiz -- Forrest Griffin Is a TERRIBLE Role Model

Tito Ortiz
Forrest Griffin Is a TERRIBLE Role Model

Tito Ortiz is coming out swinging against the guy that beat him into retirement -- telling TMZ, Forrest Griffin's use of testosterone before the fight sets a terrible example for kids ... and UFC… READ MORE >

- 301 days ago
Tito Ortiz -- Taps Out In Oxycodone Fight

Tito Ortiz
Taps Out In Oxycodone Fight

Former UFC champ Tito Ortiz is backing down in his war with an alleged drug-fueled stalker ... TMZ has learned. TMZ broke the story ... Ortiz had filed a request for a restraining order against… READ MORE >

- 340 days ago
Jenna Jameson's Friend -- I'm No Drug Pusher ... Tito Ortiz Is Out to Get Me!

Jenna Jameson's Friend
I'm No Drug Pusher ... Tito's Out to Get Me!

Tito Ortiz went behind Jenna Jameson's back to file for a restraining order against the porn legend's close friend ... telling filthy lies to the judge in the process -- so says the friend.TMZ… READ MORE >

- 354 days ago
Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson: We're TERRIFIED Of Our Crazy Friend

Tito Ortiz, Jenna Jameson
WE'RE TERRIFIED Of Our Crazy Friend

UFC legend Tito Ortiz and his retired porn star fiancee Jenna Jameson rushed to court, asking a judge to protect them from a friend who is allegedly drug and alcohol fueled and has stolen from… READ MORE >

- 358 days ago
UFC Champ Rashad Evans Flashes a CAST!! Gets Pins to Repair Injured Thumb

UFC's Rashad Evans
Flashes a CAST!! Gets Heavy Metal Repair

Former UFC champ Rashad Evans has some new hardware ... as in the metal pins he had inserted to repair his injured right hand!The ex light-heavyweight title holder walked out of Katsuya in… READ MORE >

- 645 days ago
Tito Ortiz -- I Smashed Up My Rolls Royce Phantom

Tito Ortiz -- I Smashed Up My Rolls Royce Phantom

UFC fighter Tito Ortiz -- and his super-expensive Rolls Royce Phantom -- were involved in a 3-car collision in Costa Mesa, CA this weekend ... and while no one was hurt, Tito says he cried anyway.… READ MORE >

- 669 days ago
Tito Ortiz Nude Photo Scandal -- I've Been Hacked

Tito Ortiz Nude Photo Scandal -- I've Been Hacked

Someone posted a full-frontal naked photo of MMA fighter Tito Ortiz through his Twitter page moments ago ... but Tito insists it was the work of a hacker. The photo surfaced just a few hours ago… READ MORE >

- 722 days ago
Jenna & Tito -- Birthday Party in Vegas

Jenna & Tito -- Birthday Party in Vegas

Further cementing the fact their relationship is just fine ... Jenna Jameson and hubby Tito Ortiz hit up Chateau Nightclub and Sugar Factory American Brassiere Restaurant in Las Vegas last night… READ MORE >

- 775 days ago
Tito Ortiz -- WRECKED at Celeb Race Practice

Tito Ortiz -- WRECKED at Celeb Race Practice

Tito Ortiz crashed his Toyota Scion, not once ... but TWICE … during a practice run for the 2011 “Fueled by Fame” Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race yesterday. The former UFC champ… READ MORE >

- 779 days ago