2008-02-13 Ortiz may be known as “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy,” but much of his time and energy outside the fighting arena is dedicated to charitable activities. Through the “Ultimate Blood Drive II,” he helped United Blood Services knock out the traditional decline in donations over the last Labor Day holiday. Ortiz challenged his fans to step up and save lives. “Some fans look up to me as a hero, but here's a chance for everyone to be real heroes and save lives,” he said. Ortiz signed on as host of the "Ultimate Blood Drive II" on Sunday, September 2, at Glendale Community College. All donors who joined his fight ...

2008-01-23 MEDIA ALERT WHO: Internationally recognized sexy icon Jenna Jameson and Champion MMA fighter Tito Ortiz, who have been called "the new power couple." WHAT: Jenna will host an open-to-the-public "surprise" birthday party for Mixed Martial Arts sensation Tito Ortiz who will be 32-years-old. Music will be by DJ Mark Ronson. WHERE: At Pure Night Club in Caesar's Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. Call 702-289-2002 for reservations. WHEN: Tuesday, January 23rd starting at 10 PM. Red Carpet photo / interview opportunities from 10-11 PM. PRESS CONTACT: Sarah Perkins, 800-762-4761 or perkycomm@aol.com *Boston ...

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, ...