Paras Pande is a UFC author at EssentiallySports who is pursuing his graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication. An ardent follower of the UFC, he has been covering the sport for 2 years now. Before joining the team at EssentiallySports, Paras gained expertise as an MMA writer whilst working with Sportskeeda. Being a sports lover from a young age, Paras decided to combine his two interests of writing and sports. As he is a wrestling enthusiast, MMA was something that immediately attracted him. From Cain Velasquez and Brock Lesnar to Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor, he follows everyone. However, Paras brazenly calls Stipe Miocic the UFC GOAT. Apart from writing, he is a voracious reader who loves the work of J. R. R. Tolkien.

Popular social media platform Twitter has found a brand new owner in the billionaire businessman, Elon Musk. The Tesla owner first invested a whopping sum to acquire 9.2% of the share. But the latest development has seen a complete takeover by Musk, which could bring some changes. The 50-year-old businessman has been quite vocal about everything he hopes to fix with the platform. He even teased to kick start his own social media website, but instead of that, he choose to get involved with Twitter. This move has attracted both naysayers and supporters, who voiced their opinions, which includes a former UFC [https://www.ufc.com/] champion, Tito Ortiz. TITO ORTIZ SHOWERED WORDS OF PRAISE ON ELON MUSK Ortiz took to Twitter to celebrate the news of this massive move by Musk and he even dubbed Musk a ‘freedom fighter’. Ortiz once held the light-heavyweight gold and became one of the first ‘stars’ of the promotion. Also Read: Elon Musk’s Net Worth Compared to Top 5 Richest Boxers in History, Including Floyd Mayweather [https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-elon-musks-net-worth-compared-to-top-5-richest-boxers-in-history-including-floyd-mayweather/] In the following tweet, he took a page out of former president Donald Trump’s book to praise the billionaire by making use of his famous slogan. TITO ORTIZ’S TIME AWAY FROM UFC SAW HIM DABBLE IN VARIOUS THINGS The former UFC [https://www.ufc.com/] champion hasn’t been the same since leaving the promotion back in the day. With a string of losses and little chances of climbing back to the top, Ortiz left the promotion for Bellator back in 2012. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-news-ufc-274-date-time-venue-tickets-and-livestream/] However, this move did not see him pick up the world title, although he did rack up some notable wins. He was then seen making a brief return to MMA with the ‘Golden Boy Promotions’ MMA event, which took place in 2018 against UFC Legend & arch-nemesis Chuck ‘The Iceman’ Liddell. Tito Ortiz [https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1065033186.jpg]INGLEWOOD, CA – NOVEMBER 24: Tito Ortiz celebrates his win after one round against Chuck Liddell during the Light Heavyweight bout at The Forum on November 24, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) The 47-year-old dabbled in the world of politics but shortly dashed out of the same citing personal reasons. Ortiz was last seen in a boxing match against one of the greatest mixed martial artists in Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva. The bout did not go as he anticipated, as ‘The Spider’ made quick work of the former champ. Do you agree with Tito Ortiz? Share your thoughts below. 

The billionaire businessman has found another supporter in former UFC champion,
as one more Hall of Famer has offered his support. Learn more.

Ayank Chourasia is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. He has been writing
since 2016 across various fields, having done his BBA from T.I.M.E. He regularly
keeps tabs on games like Dota 2, Valorant, and CS. He is an old-school RPG lover
with a knack for FPS titles such as DOTA 2, Valorant, and CS, and has in-depth
knowledge about the entire professional eco-system. The die-hard fan of Dr
Disrespect is also an avid supporter of 100Thieves, Astralis and OG. Ayank is an
up-and-coming rapper, who hopes to make his mark in the world with his rhymes.

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Ayank_Chourasia.png

Ayank Chourasia

1233947582

YouTube video player

iframe

strong

blockquote

script

figcaption

figure

UFC Hall-of-Famer Channels Donald Trump in His Strong Message to Elon Musk
Amidst $44 Billion Twitter Takeover

Khabib Nurmagomedov Sums Up Abdulrashid Sadulaev’s Dominance at 2024 World
Wrestling Championship Against David Taylor in One Line

Why Is Derrick Lewis Fight Canceled at UFC Edmonton?

UFC Rumors: Islam Makhachev Gets $2B Arena as Arman Tsarukyan Fight Finalized

What Happened to Sharaputdin Magomedov’s Eye? Is the UFC Star Blind?

Chael Sonnen Gives a Damning Verdict on Khamzat Chimaev vs. Bo Nickal

MMA Archives

MMA Archives - EssentiallySports

EssentiallySports

https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/es_circle_black_logo.png

title

The billionaire businessman has found another supporter in former UFC champion, as one more Hall of Famer has offered his support. Learn more.

description

link

UFC Hall-of-Famer Channels Donald Trump in His Strong Message to Elon Musk Amidst $44 Billion Twitter Takeover

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-former-ufc-champion-channels-donald-trump-in-his-strong-message-to-elon-musk-amidst-44-billion-twitter-takeover/

https://www.facebook.com/essentiallysports

https://www.facebook.com/ayank.legionpro/

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/elon-musk-image.jpg

twitter:card

twitter:creator

twitter:site

twitter:label1

twitter:data1

ReportingNews

ReportingNews Archives

ReportingNews Archives - EssentiallySports

<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tito Ortiz 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tito Ortiz is considered one of the most dominant fighters of the UFC light heavyweight division. Professionally fighting since 1997, 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' is one of the very rare fighters who made their professional MMA debut in the UFC.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Besides UFC, Ortiz has fought in Bellator, West Coast NHB Championships, Golden Boy Promotions, and Combate Americas. Now, he is set to dip his toes in the sport of boxing against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/anderson-silva/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anderson Silva</a>.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tito Ortiz: UFC Career</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ortiz made his UFC debut (also his professional MMA debut) on May 30, 1997, at the UFC 13 light heavyweight tournament. He claimed a TKO victory over Wes Albritton in the semifinals and then lost via submission (guillotine choke) in the final against Guy Mezger.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In his fight against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 25, Ortiz won via unanimous decision and claimed the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. He then successfully defended his title five times before losing it to Randy Couture at UFC 44. </span>

[caption id="attachment_487492" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-487492 size-full" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1065033186.jpg" alt="Tito Ortiz" width="1920" height="1280" /> INGLEWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Tito Ortiz celebrates his win after one round against Chuck Liddell during the Light Heavyweight bout at The Forum on November 24, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">His rivalry with Chuck Liddell is one of the most talked-about rivalries in UFC history. Ortiz and Liddell have clashed three times (the first two in the UFC), where Ortiz lost the first two bouts via T/KO. However, he successfully avenged his losses in their trilogy fight via KO at Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 in 2018.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In his UFC career, Ortiz has fought several elite fighters such as Ken Shamrock, Vitor Belfort, and Ryan Bader. His last fight in the UFC was a trilogy fight against another one of his rivals, Forrest Griffin, at UFC 148, where he lost via unanimous decision. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' has a UFC record of <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/2f732dd9210d301f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">15-11-1</a>.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tito Ortiz: Professional Boxing Debut</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ortiz will now step inside the boxing ring for the first time against UFC middleweight GOAT Anderson Silva. His bout against Silva will serve as the co-main event at the Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort boxing event on September 11, 2021.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tito Ortiz: Fighting Style</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' Ortiz is one of the best elite strikers of the light heavyweight division. Most of his victories have come via T/KO (10 out of 21). Moreover, he is ready to take the fight on the mat if needed, where he has been triumphant five times in his career.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tito Ortiz: Achievements</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ortiz has a spectacular professional MMA record of<a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tito-Ortiz-158" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 21-12-1</a> (10 T/KO and 5 Submissions). In his UFC career, Ortiz is a former light heavyweight champion and has four 'Fight of the Night,' one 'Submission of the Night,' and one 'Knockout of the Night' bonuses in his name. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Furthermore, on July 7, 2012, Ortiz became an inductee in the <a href="https://www.ufc.com/honors/ufc-hall-of-fame" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UFC Hall of Fame</a> (pioneer wing). </span>

[caption id="attachment_293686" align="aligncenter" width="800"]<img class="wp-image-293686 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200617181802/Tito-Ortiz.jpg" alt="Tito Ortiz" width="800" height="450" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) UFC Hall Of Fame Member, Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz visits "Mornings With Maria" at Fox Business Network Studios on December 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Tito Ortiz: Net Worth and Salary 2021</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">As per the <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/tito-ortiz-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Ortiz has a net worth of over $20 Million. As of September 2021, 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' has earned over $5,535,000 in his MMA career (<a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2017/01/22/tito-ortiz-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sports Daily</a>). </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">How to contact Tito Ortiz?</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/titoortiz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/titoortiz1999/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/titoortizhbbb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></span>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nickname</td>
<td> The Huntington Beach Bad Boy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>January 23, 1975</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Residence</td>
<td>Huntington Beach, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6'3"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reach</td>
<td>74"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight/Division</td>
<td>205 lbs / Light Heavyweight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> MMA Record</td>
<td>21-12-1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td> 3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td> $20 Million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Endorsements</td>
<td> NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Marital Status</td>
<td><a href="https://www.thewealthrecord.com/bio-wiki/tito-ortiz-net-worth-height-weight-age-girlfriend-wife-kids-2021-2022-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Divorced</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Ex-Wife Name</td>
<td> Kristin Ortiz (2000–2005)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Current Partner Name</td>
<td> Amber Nichole Miller</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Kids</td>
<td> Three (Jesse, Journey, and Jacob)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Tito Ortiz

Tito Ortiz 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Tito Ortiz is considered one of the most dominant fighters of the UFC light heavyweight division. Professionally fighting since 1997, &#8216;The Huntington Beach Bad Boy&#8217; is one of the very rare fighters who made their professional MMA debut in the UFC. Besides UFC, Ortiz has fought in Bellator, West Coast NHB Championships, Golden Boy Promotions, and Combate Americas. Now, he is set to dip his toes in the sport of boxing against Anderson Silva. Tito Ortiz: UFC Career Ortiz made his UFC debut (also his professional MMA debut) on May 30, 1997, at the UFC 13 light heavyweight tournament. He claimed a TKO victory over Wes Albritton in the semifinals and then lost via submission (guillotine choke) in the final against Guy Mezger. In his fight against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 25, Ortiz won via unanimous decision and claimed the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. He then successfully defended his title five times before losing it to Randy Couture at UFC 44.  INGLEWOOD, CA &#8211; NOVEMBER 24: Tito Ortiz celebrates his win after one round against Chuck Liddell during the Light Heavyweight bout at The Forum on November 24, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) His rivalry with Chuck Liddell is one of the most talked-about rivalries in UFC history. Ortiz and Liddell have clashed three times (the first two in the UFC), where Ortiz lost the first two bouts via T/KO. However, he successfully avenged his losses in their trilogy fight via KO at Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 in 2018. In his UFC career, Ortiz has fought several elite fighters such as Ken Shamrock, Vitor Belfort, and Ryan Bader. His last fight in the UFC was a trilogy fight against another one of his rivals, Forrest Griffin, at UFC 148, where he lost via unanimous decision.  &#8216;The Huntington Beach Bad Boy&#8217; has a UFC record of 15-11-1. Tito Ortiz: Professional Boxing Debut Ortiz will now step inside the boxing ring for the first time against UFC middleweight GOAT Anderson Silva. His bout against Silva will serve as the co-main event at the Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort boxing event on September 11, 2021. Tito Ortiz: Fighting Style &#8216;The Huntington Beach Bad Boy&#8217; Ortiz is one of the best elite strikers of the light heavyweight division. Most of his victories have come via T/KO (10 out of 21). Moreover, he is ready to take the fight on the mat if needed, where he has been triumphant five times in his career. Tito Ortiz: Achievements Ortiz has a spectacular professional MMA record of 21-12-1 (10 T/KO and 5 Submissions). In his UFC career, Ortiz is a former light heavyweight champion and has four &#8216;Fight of the Night,&#8217; one &#8216;Submission of the Night,&#8217; and one &#8216;Knockout of the Night&#8217; bonuses in his name.  Furthermore, on July 7, 2012, Ortiz became an inductee in the UFC Hall of Fame (pioneer wing).  NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; DECEMBER 02: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) UFC Hall Of Fame Member, Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz visits &#8220;Mornings With Maria&#8221; at Fox Business Network Studios on December 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images) Tito Ortiz: Net Worth and Salary 2021 As per the Celebrity Net Worth, Ortiz has a net worth of over $20 Million. As of September 2021, &#8216;The Huntington Beach Bad Boy&#8217; has earned over $5,535,000 in his MMA career (The Sports Daily).  How to contact Tito Ortiz? Twitter, Instagram, Facebook  Nickname  The Huntington Beach Bad Boy  Age 46  Born January 23, 1975  Nationality American  Residence Huntington Beach, United States  Height 6&#8217;3&#8243;  Reach 74&#8243;  Weight/Division 205 lbs / Light Heavyweight   MMA Record 21-12-1  Active Win Streak  3  Net Worth  $20 Million   Endorsements  NA   Marital Status  Divorced   Ex-Wife Name  Kristin Ortiz (2000–2005)  Current Partner Name  Amber Nichole Miller   Kids  Three (Jesse, Journey, and Jacob)  &nbsp;

UFC Hall-of-Famer Channels Donald Trump in His Strong Message to Elon Musk Amidst $44 Billion Twitter Takeover

Tito Ortiz showered words of praise on Elon Musk

Tito Ortiz’s time away from UFC saw him dabble in various things