EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 54 MIN
Tito Ortiz: "I Fought For Free" – The Truth About UFC Pay, Trump, Chael Sonnen & Ken Shamrock
from Be Great with Bruce Colero · host Be Great
In this episode of Be Great, Bruce Colero sits down with UFC Hall of Famer and MMA legend Tito Ortiz for a raw, unfiltered deep dive into the true "Cost of Glory." From his origin story as the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" to his infamous rivalries with Ken Shamrock and Chael Sonnen, Tito holds nothing back.Tito opens up about the business side of the UFC, revealing the shocking claim that he once fought for free, and discusses the lonely road of martial arts. We also cover his outspoken support for Donald Trump, his complex family dynamics, and how he plans to leave a lasting legacy. This is Tito Ortiz like you’ve never heard him before.Tito Ortiz Interview Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:15 - Tito Ortiz origin story05:25 - Tito fought for free??08:30 - Martial arts loneliest sport in the world11:05 - Keeping your word12:05 - Tito speaking up to UFC14:35 - Tito’s hardest fight23:35 - Tito family issues28:25 - How to take over a country31:55 - Democratic Party33:35 - Lion’s Den Beef36:35 - Staying dominant on top37:35 - Ken Shamrock39:35 - How Tito helped Bisping41:05 - Chael Sonnen Forgiveness47:35 - Haters52:05 - Legacy
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In this episode of Be Great, Bruce Colero sits down with UFC Hall of Famer and MMA legend Tito Ortiz for a raw, unfiltered deep dive into the true "Cost of Glory." From his origin story as the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" to his infamous rivalries with Ken Shamrock and Chael Sonnen, Tito holds nothing back.Tito opens up about the business side of the UFC, revealing the shocking claim that he once fought for free, and discusses the lonely road of martial arts. We also cover his outspoken support for Donald Trump, his complex family dynamics, and how he plans to leave a lasting legacy. This is Tito Ortiz like you’ve never heard him before.Tito Ortiz Interview Timestamps00:00 - Intro01:15 - Tito Ortiz origin story05:25 - Tito fought for free??08:30 - Martial arts loneliest sport in the world11:05 - Keeping your word12:05 - Tito speaking up to UFC14:35 - Tito’s hardest fight23:35 - Tito family issues28:25 - How to take over a country31:55 - Democratic Party33:35 - Lion’s Den Beef36:35 - Staying dominant on top37:35 - Ken Shamrock39:35 - How Tito helped Bisping41:05 - Chael Sonnen Forgiveness47:35 - Haters52:05 - Legacy
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