2007-12-14 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CHAMP TITO ORTIZ TO BE IN MIAMI BEACH ON DECEMBER 14TH FOR PREMIOS FOX SPORTS AWARDS SHOW WHO: Mixed martial arts champ Tito Ortiz will be a presenter at the 4th Annual Premios Fox Sports Awards Show this week in Miami Beach. Tito is taking time off from training for his upcoming battle against UFC World Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell, which takes place on December 30th at the MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas and will be aired on PPV. “I’m very proud of my Hispanic heritage and it’s terrific to be part of an event that honors outstanding athletes from all ...

2007-12-13 By Jason Perkins The following is a press release from the USO: Mixed martial arts favorite Tito Ortiz and fellow fighter Justin McCully are gearing up for their second trip to the Persian Gulf to visit troops as part of a USO/Multi National Corps - Iraq entertainment tour. In July 2007, Ortiz and McCully took time out of their schedules to visit wounded service members being treated in Washington , DC , and Bethesda , MD. In true patriotism, they also visited thousands of service men and women stationed at Camp Liberty in Baghdad and surrounding military installations, bringing smiles and a much needed break from day-to-day operations. Touched by their USO experiences overseas, the duo vowed to continue supporting U.S. ...

2007-12-04 By Raj Giri Despite being one of UFC's top draws, Tito Ortiz hasn't fought since July 7, when he fought Rashad Evans to a draw at UFC 73: Stacked. Ortiz, who is currently filming for The Apprentice on NBC, was originally scheduled to have a rematch against Evans at UFC 78. Ortiz decided against the fight due to nagging injuries, with Michael Bisping eventually getting the fight with Evans. "My last fight, before I fought Rashad (Evans), I wasn't 100 percent, and I just wanted to make sure if I ever fight again I'm going to be 100 percent," Ortiz told MMAWeekly.com "The back injury that I sustained kind of hindered me for fight time. Now it's a lot better, ...

2007-11-13 HOT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CHAMP TITO ORTIZ AND PUNISHMENT ATHLETICS Includes Items Featuring Latest in Sportswear Trends for Both Men and Women LOS ANGELES – (November 13, 2007) – Mixed martial arts fighter Tito Ortiz is gearing up for the upcoming holiday season with the latest trends in sportswear. Perfect for friends and loved ones, for fans of Tito or fashionistas, Punishment Athletics (www.punishment.com) offers only top quality apparel. Tito's dedicated support of our troops is reflected in the styles of his latest apparel for men and women. Photos of the latest offerings include both long and short sleeved shirts such as (from left ...

2007-11-11 By Jason Perkins Tito Ortiz would like to face the winner of Rashad Evans and Micheal Bisping according to edmontonsun.com: When I lost to Chuck Liddell I took a step down. When I fought Rashad (Evans) I thought I won the fight. It was supposed to happen again, but it ain’t happening. I looked at a thing on UFC.tv and it said the light heavyweights are Rashad vs (Michael) Bisbing and there were others that were contenders, but my picture wasn’t on it. They are just trying to hold on and make sure the fighters don’t get more powerful. I am going to work to get the right fights and that belt will be around my waist. Ortiz hopes to be ...