Tito Ortiz News

VIDEO | Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen rip at one another during Bellator 170 press conference
Russell Ess - January 20, 2017
https://youtu.be/exrCogOOuRs MMA legend Tito Ortiz is set to have his last fight on Saturday, January, 21 as he is set to take on former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170 at The Forum in California.

Chael Sonnen: I would have stopped Tito Ortiz from being champion
bjpenndotcom - January 20, 2017
This Saturday, former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen will step into the cage to fight former UFC champion Tito Ortiz in a highly anticipated Bellator MMA showdown. Ahead of the fight, Ortiz and Sonnen’s beef has been very publicized. In addition to their ongoing war of words leading up to their fight, Ortiz and Sonnen once met on the wrestling mat over a decade ago, where Sonnen defeated Ortiz.

VIDEO | Very emotional Chael Sonnen explains why beating Tito Ortiz is everything
Russell Ess - January 12, 2017
MMA legends Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen are set to compete in the Octagon at Bellator 170 on January 21.

Tito Ortiz explains why he's retiring from MMA
bjpenndotcom - January 5, 2017
On January 21st, UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz will step into the cage for the final time when he squares off against former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen for a highly anticipated grudge match. Ahead of the fight, both men have continued to trade verbal jabs at one another, with both men promising to leave the other a bloody mess come January 21st.

Tito Ortiz offers to help Carla Esparza keep her TUF motorcycle
bjpenndotcom - December 3, 2016
Earlier this week, unfortunate news surfaced that former UFC women’s strawweight champion Carla Esparza was looking to sell the Harley Davidson motorcycle she won on The Ultimate Fighter season 20, which also saw her crowned as the first ever UFC women’s strawweight championship. Esparza took to Instagram to explain the situation:

Tito Ortiz reveals fight with Chael Sonnen will be his last
bjpenndotcom - December 3, 2016
While Tito Ortiz is currently gearing up for his Bellator 170 scrap with Chael Sonnen on January 21st, Ortiz has kept the fact that the fight will be his last under wraps, until now. Earlier this year, Sonnen celebrated the end of his two year suspension handed down by the NSAC. Following the end of his suspension, it didn’t take long for Sonnen to announce that he was ending his retirement, and had signed an exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. In addition, it didn’t take long for Sonnen to call out former UFC champion Tito Ortiz for a fight, which was eventually booked for January 21st in Inglewood California.

Tito Ortiz catches heat for homophobic comments towards Chael Sonnen
bjpenndotcom - November 5, 2016
On January 21st, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, and former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen will step into the cage under the Bellator MMA banner in a highly anticipated matchup. When Sonnen celebrated the end of his two-year suspension several months ago, it was announced that he was coming out of retirement, and had already signed an exclusive multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. In addition, Sonnen called out former UFC champ Tito Ortiz for his first Bellator MMA fight. Ultimately, the pair were booked to fight in the main event of Bellator 170 on January 21st, a date targeted by Ortiz due to the fact that it’s just two days before his birthday.

VIDEO | Tito Ortiz responds to Chael Sonnen's claim that he is going broke
Chris Taylor - October 21, 2016
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen recently told TMZ that his upcoming Bellator 170 opponent Tito Ortiz was going broke. “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” did not take well to Sonnen’s comments and quickly fired back at Chael by releasing the following video on his Instagram:

Tito Ortiz eyes big name opponents for final fight
bjpenndotcom - August 31, 2016
As Tito Ortiz’ historic 19 year MMA career comes to a close, the Huntington Beach Bad Boy can’t help but look for the biggest fight possible before he steps away from the sport. While it’s been almost exactly a year since his submission loss to Liam McGeary, Ortiz is looking to step back into the cage sooner rather than later.

Tito Ortiz gives his take on why the UFC is worth $4 billion
Russell Ess - May 23, 2016
Former UFC light heavyweight champion and current Bellator fighter Tito Ortiz has had a very interesting relationship with UFC President Dana White. Ortiz and White had many disputes over the years and once almost settled their differences regarding contract issues in a boxing match but that never ended up actually happening.

Heated| Footage of Tito Ortiz and Muhammed Lawal Confrontation at Bellator 149 Fan Fest
bjpenndotcom - February 22, 2016
https://youtu.be/yYXtqts7PnI Things heat up at a friendly Fan Fest Event when ‘King Mo’ steps up to Tito Ortiz and the two get heated as Lawal presses the situation.

PHOTO | Tito Ortiz wins big with Bellator 149 bet
bjpenndotcom - February 20, 2016
Last night in the co-main event of Bellator 149 Kimbo Slice and Dada 5000 had their highly anticipated grudge match. Ultimately, Slice was awarded the win after Dada 5000 hit the ground from apparent exhaustion. Dada 5000 was then taken out of the cage via a stretcher. While the reaction from the MMA community wasn’t exactly a good one, Tito Ortiz managed to win big with a bet he placed on Kimbo Slice.

Tito Ortiz cited for battery in Las Vegas
bjpenndotcom - February 12, 2016
News surfaced late Friday evening that former UFC champion Tito Ortiz had been cited for misdemeanor battery outside of a Las Vegas nightclub. The situation in question was with a woman over a cell phone which lead to Ortiz allegedly getting physical in an attempt to take the phone. When police arrived at The Cromwell hotel, Ortiz was not placed under arrest and was issued a citation.

Tito Ortiz is on team Trump: “It’s Just Not The Mexicans We Have To Worry About. It’s The Muslims, It’s The Radicals”
Russell Ess - January 29, 2016
Current Bellator MMA fighter Tito Ortiz is always one to stir up some good talk. The former UFC light heavyweight champion spoke with In The Loop on SportsRadio 610 on Friday and gave his opinion on the presidential race, and is giving his support to Donald Trump. CBS Houston reported on Ortiz’s political views.

LOL! Tito Ortiz and Bellator employees stuck in elevator
bjpenndotcom - January 29, 2016
We are stuck elevator. HELP!!!! A video posted by titoortiz1999 (@titoortiz1999) on Jan 29, 2016 at 7:52am PST