Best fights of Tito Ortiz
Over 23 years as a professional, Tito Ortiz has compiled a 21-12-1 (15) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tito Ortiz submits Yuki Kondo
On December 16, 2000 Tito Ortiz defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Yuki Kondo. Ortiz was 25 years old with a record of 5-2, and Kondo was 25 with a record of 29-8-3. Ortiz was coming off a win and Kondo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ortiz submitted Yuki Kondo via neck crank in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Tito Ortiz KOs Guy Mezger in their 2nd fight
On March 5, 1999 Tito Ortiz faced Guy Mezger in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ortiz was 24 years old with a record of 3-1, and Mezger was 31 with a record of 22-6-2. Both Ortiz and Mezger were on a 2-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Guy Mezger via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Tito Ortiz chokes out Alexander Shlemenko
On May 17, 2014 Tito Ortiz faced Alexander Shlemenko in a light heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 39 years old with a record of 16-11-1, and Shlemenko was 29 with a record of 51-7. Ortiz was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Shlemenko was on a 13-fight winning streak. Ortiz submitted Alexander Shlemenko via choke-out in the 1st round.
4. Tito Ortiz KOs Evan Tanner in 30 seconds
On February 23, 2001 Tito Ortiz defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Evan Tanner. Ortiz was 26 years old with a record of 6-2, and Tanner was 30 with a record of 23-2. Ortiz was on a 2-fight winning streak and Tanner was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Evan Tanner via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Tito Ortiz defeats Vladimir Matyushenko
On September 28, 2001 Tito Ortiz defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Vladimir Matyushenko. Ortiz was 26 years old with a record of 8-2, and Matyushenko was 30 with a record of 10-1. Ortiz was on a 4-fight winning streak and Matyushenko was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ortiz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Tito Ortiz KOs Ken Shamrock
On November 22, 2002 Tito Ortiz defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Ken Shamrock. Ortiz was 27 years old with a record of 9-2, and Shamrock was 38 with a record of 25-7-2. Ortiz was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Shamrock was coming off a loss. Ortiz stopped Ken Shamrock via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. Tito Ortiz loses to Frank Shamrock via KO
On September 24, 1999 Tito Ortiz fought Frank Shamrock for the UFC light heavyweight title. Ortiz was 24 years old with a record of 4-1, and Shamrock was 26 with a record of 18-7-2. Ortiz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shamrock stopped Ortiz via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Tito Ortiz draws with Rashad Evans
On July 7, 2007 Tito Ortiz faced Rashad Evans in a light heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 32 years old with a record of 15-5, and Evans was 27 with a record of 10-0. Ortiz was coming off a loss, while Evans was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
9. Tito Ortiz defeats Wanderlei Silva
On April 14, 2000 Tito Ortiz fought Wanderlei Silva for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. Ortiz was 25 years old with a record of 4-2, and Silva was 23 with a record of 11-2. Ortiz was coming off a loss, while Silva was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ortiz won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Tito Ortiz submits Ryan Bader
On July 2, 2011 Tito Ortiz faced Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 36 years old with a record of 15-8-1, and Bader was 28 with a record of 12-1. Ortiz was on a 3-fight losing streak and Bader was coming off a loss. Ortiz submitted Ryan Bader via guillotine choke in the 1st round.