Tito Ortiz: podcast appearances and interviews

Jacob Christopher Ortiz, known as Tito Ortiz, is an American former mixed martial artist, politician, and professional boxer. He is recognized for his career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he held the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship from April 2000 to September 2003. Ortiz was one of the sport’s early stars alongside fighters such as Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell. His popularity peaked with pay-per-view events in 2006 featuring matches against notable opponents like Liddell, Forrest Griffin, and Ken Shamrock, making him the sport’s top pay-per-view draw that year. In recognition of his contributions to mixed martial arts, Ortiz was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame as the ninth member on July 7, 2012. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Ortiz has engaged in politics; he was elected as Mayor pro tempore of Huntington Beach on November 5, 2020, and was sworn into office on December 7, 2020. However, he resigned from the city council less than six months later, on June 1, 2021. In addition to his MMA career, Ortiz expanded into professional boxing, making his debut on September 11, 2021, in a match against Anderson Silva, which he lost in the first round.