With a record of 15-1-6, it is no wonder why Tito Ortiz is considered to be a great fighter.

Born Jacob Christopher Ortiz, he grew up in Huntington Beach, Ca., which gave way to his nickname, the Huntington Beach Bad Boy.

His parents seperated when he was young.

To keep from getting involved in a life of gangs and drugs, Ortiz joined wrestling as a sophomore at Huntington Beach High School.

On Sept. 15, Ortiz was at Cerritos College.

Most people were not aware of his visit, but for those who were aware, wondered about his apperance on campus.

Ortiz is no stranger to Cerritos College.

That was his second visit during that week; he has been here several times prior to last weeks visit.

The head coach of the men’s wrestling team, Don Garriott, coached Ortiz when he attended Golden West Community College.

He comes to help and support his former coach; usually to prepare for a fight.

“I want to get back to the basics,” Ortiz said.

Wrestling with the team allows him to do so.

He said that he came to get his legs and heart in shape in preparation for his upcoming fight against Mark Coleman.

His fight is scheduled to occur on Nov. 21 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, which is his main focus at the moment.

With his fight lingering in the near future, Ortiz takes every step necessary to get back into shape.

This would be his first fight since his back surgery that took place on Oct. 6, 2008.

He says that this is the first time he is able to wake up with no back pains and it feels great.

He also said, “I am about 75 percent ready but hopefully I’ll be 100 percent ready by the time the fight arrives.”

Ortiz has been successful in everything he has done.

This would be his 13th year of fighting, Ortiz has been a five time defending UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.

“You are here for two years. Make the best of it. It’s what you put into it, it’s what you get out of it,” he said.

His further comments were, “When you help a kid to be successful, it’s worth it, the rest of it is BS.”