Tito Ortiz losses
Over 23 years as a professional, Tito Ortiz has compiled a 21-12-1 (15) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. He has twelve losses against ten different opponents, five of them in title fights.
12. Tito Ortiz loses to Liam McGeary via KO
On September 19, 2015 Tito Ortiz fought Liam McGeary for the Bellator light heavyweight title. Ortiz was 40 years old with a record of 18-11-1, and McGeary was 32 with a record of 10-0. Ortiz was on a 2-fight winning streak and McGeary was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. McGeary submitted Ortiz via inverted triangle choke in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
11. Tito Ortiz loses to Forrest Griffin in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On July 7, 2012 Tito Ortiz faced Forrest Griffin in a light heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Ortiz was 37 years old with a record of 16-10-1, and Griffin was 33 with a record of 18-7. Ortiz was on a 2-fight losing streak and Griffin was coming off a loss. Ortiz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Griffin.
10. Tito Ortiz loses to Antônio Rogério Nogueira via KO
On December 10, 2011 Tito Ortiz faced Antônio Rogério Nogueira in a middleweight bout. Ortiz was 36 years old with a record of 16-9-1, and Nogueira was 35 with a record of 19-5. Ortiz was coming off a loss and Nogueira was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nogueira stopped Ortiz via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Tito Ortiz loses to Rashad Evans in their 2nd fight via KO
On August 6, 2011 Tito Ortiz faced Rashad Evans in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ortiz was 36 years old with a record of 16-8-1, and Evans was 31 with a record of 15-1-1. Ortiz was coming off a win and Evans was on a 2-fight winning streak. Evans stopped Ortiz via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Tito Ortiz loses to Matt Hamill via unanimous decision
On October 23, 2010 Tito Ortiz faced Matt Hamill in a light heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 35 years old with a record of 15-7-1, and Hamill was 34 with a record of 9-2. Ortiz was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Hamill was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ortiz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hamill.
7. Tito Ortiz loses to Forrest Griffin in their 2nd fight via split decision
On November 21, 2009 Tito Ortiz faced Forrest Griffin in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ortiz was 34 years old with a record of 15-6-1, and Griffin was 30 with a record of 16-6. Ortiz was coming off a loss and Griffin was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ortiz lost via split decision. Went the distance with Griffin.
6. Tito Ortiz loses to Lyoto Machida via unanimous decision
On May 24, 2008 Tito Ortiz faced Lyoto Machida in a light heavyweight bout. Ortiz was 33 years old with a record of 15-5-1, and Machida was 29 with a record of 12-0. Machida was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Ortiz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Machida.
5. Tito Ortiz loses to Chuck Liddell in their 2nd fight via KO
On December 30, 2006 Tito Ortiz fought Chuck Liddell for the UFC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Ortiz was 31 years old with a record of 15-4, and Liddell was 37 with a record of 19-3. Ortiz was on a 5-fight winning streak and Liddell was on a 6-fight winning streak. Liddell stopped Ortiz via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Tito Ortiz loses to Chuck Liddell via KO
On April 2, 2004 Tito Ortiz faced Chuck Liddell in a middleweight bout. Ortiz was 29 years old with a record of 10-3, and Liddell was 34 with a record of 13-3. Both Ortiz and Liddell were coming off a loss. Liddell stopped Ortiz via KO in the 2nd round.
3. Tito Ortiz loses to Randy Couture via unanimous decision
On September 26, 2003 Tito Ortiz defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Randy Couture. Ortiz was 28 years old with a record of 10-2, and Couture was 40 with a record of 11-5. Ortiz was on a 6-fight winning streak and Couture was coming off a win. Ortiz lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Couture.
2. 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.
1. Tito Ortiz loses to Guy Mezger via KO
On May 30, 1997 Tito Ortiz fought Guy Mezger for the vacant UFC 13 Tournament lightweight title. Ortiz was 22 years old with a record of 1-0, and Mezger was 29 with a record of 12-4-2. Both Ortiz and Mezger were coming off a win. Mezger submitted Ortiz via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.