Trivia

Sons, Jesse Jameson and Journey Jette, were born on March 15, 2009. Jesse weighing 5 lbs., Journey weighing 4 lbs. 11 oz. The sons' mom and his ex-girlfriend is Jenna Jameson.

Has a son named Jacob Ortiz Jr

Pro Wrestling Referee.

His father is of Mexican descent (including Spanish, Indigenous, and African). His mother, whose family is from Hawaii, has Portuguese, Irish, and French ancestry.

Was the 5x defending UFC light heavyweight champion before losing to Randy Couture.

Had an on-going feud with former best friend and training partner, Chuck Liddell. The two met in UFC 47 where Liddell KO'd Ortiz in the second round.

Won the light heavyweight title by defeating Wanderlei Silva.

Two-time California Community College state wrestling champion for Golden West Community College at the 190-pound weight class in 1995 and 1996.

Defeated 'Patrick Cote' via decision at UFC 50- The War of '04. (October 2004)

Defeated 'Yuki Kondo' via Submission at UFC 29. (November 2000)

Defeated Wanderlei Silva via Decision at UFC 25. (April 2000)

His fight with Ken Shamrock is considered by many as the best match in the history of ultimate fighting.

Defeated Ken Shamrock via TKO at UFC 40. (November 2002)

Defeated Vladimir Matyushenko via Decision at UFC 33. (September 2001)

Defeated 'Yuki Kondo' via Submission at UFC 29. (December 2000)

Defeated Vitor Belfort via decision at UFC 51- Super Saturday. (February 2005)

Defeated Evan Tanner via KO at UFC 30. (February 2001)

Defeated Guy Mezger via TKO at UFC 19. (March 1999)

Defeated Elvis Sinosic via TKO at UFC 32. (June 2001)