Jacob ChristopherΒ "Tito"Β OrtizΒ (born January 23, 1975) is an AmericanΒ mixed martial artist, politician and actor. Ortiz is best known for his stints with theΒ Ultimate Fighting ChampionshipΒ (UFC), where he is a formerΒ Light Heavyweight Champion, having held the title from April 14, 2000, to September 26, 2003. Later competing forΒ Bellator MMA.