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UFC Fight of the Year!
10.18.10
The Ultimate Fighting Championship series returns to Anaheim at the Honda Center Saturday at 5 p.m. for the biggest fight of the year: UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez. Reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar referred to as the baddest man on the plant will attempt to successfully defend his title for a third-consecutive time, this time against unbeaten Cain Velasquez, who is looking to take Lesnar’s belt, live from the Honda Center.
The much anticipated fight card also features the light heavyweight match-up between the so-called “Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz and his former “The Ultimate Fighter” protégé, Matt Hamill.
You can find out some lesser-known facts about Tito in our 20 Q’s. He told us about his dream day in OC, his biggest fear, and even what’s his most prized possession.
Welterweight star Jake Shields also makes his long-awaited UFC debut against perennial contender Martin “The Hitman” Kampmann. Also featured is an exciting welterweight matchup as Diego Sanchez battles Paulo Thiago, rounding out the main card is about pitting rising heavyweight star Brendan Schaub against veteran contender Gabriel Gonzaga.
You can purchase tickets here and find out more information here. E. Katella Ave. in Anaheim. 714.704.2500.
20qs
Tito Ortiz
10.16.10
1. If you had to begin a different career, what would you do?
I would be a trainer and manager in MMA to make the next Tito Ortiz.
2. What’s your most prized possession?
My three boys.
3. Favorite drink?
Crystal Light raspberry
4. What are you cutting out because of the economy?
Gambling.
5. Fantasy purchase?
A fishing yacht.
6. What can’t you live without?
Jenna and my family.
7. What’s next on your “to do” list?
Win my world title back.
8. Biggest regret?
Disagreeing with Dana White.
9. Cause that you’re most interested/involved in?
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
10. Your dream day in Orange County?
Fishing at Catalina Island.
11. Favorite place for breakfast?
Sancho’s Tacos in Huntington Beach.
12. What was the best day of your life?
Watching all of my sons being born.
13. Last concert that you went to?
Korn at the OC Pavilion.
14. Favorite vacation spot?
St. Martin Island.
15. If you had to live somewhere else, where would you like to move?
Hawaii.
16. Favorite books?
This is Gonna Hurt, my autobiography.
17. Favorite restaurants in Orange County?
Sushi on Fire and Sancho’s Tacos in Huntington Beach.
18. Biggest accomplishment?
Being the longest reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
19. What’s your biggest fear?
To be broke and not being able to take care of my family.
20. Secret most people don’t know about you?
If I told you, it wouldn’t be a secret.
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