Issue 095
December 2012
Over the years, some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts have trained alongside ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ Tito Ortiz
About
Chuck Liddell
Former UFC 205lb champ and UFC Hall of Famer.
Tank Abbott
Bearded brawler who epitomizes the early, outlaw years of the UFC.
Quinton Jackson
Pride FC hero turned UFC light heavyweight champion.
Matt Hamill
Inspirational character who excelled in wrestling and MMA despite being deaf.
Jason Miller
Radio and TV host, larger-than-life character and fighter.
Rob McCullough
High-level Thai boxer turned MMA fighter.
Ricco Rodriguez
Former UFC heavyweight champion.
Known For
Chuck Liddell
His string of spectacular knockout wins helped to build the UFC.
Tank Abbott
Training on a bar stool and never going beyond the first round.
Quinton Jackson
Accomplished wrestler with devastating power in his hands.
Matt Hamill
The only man to beat Jon Jones – even though it was by DQ due to an illegal elbow during ground ‘n’ pound.
Jason Miller
Outrageous behavior, dyed hair and ‘monkey’ fan base.
Rob McCullough
The majority of ‘Razor’ Rob’s wins came by way of knockout.
Ricco Rodriguez
Ace grappler with ADCC-winning skills.
Tito Link
Chuck Liddell
They trained together at The Pit and were both managed by Dana White.
Tank Abbott
The Huntington Beach native mentored Tito early in his career.
Quinton Jackson
A long-time member of Team Punishment.
Matt Hamill
When coaching on The Ultimate Fighter 3, Tito saw Matt’s potential and took him under his wing.
Jason Miller
Hooked up with Tito when he was an 18-year-old starting newbie. Ortiz says he advised ‘Mayhem’ to become an entertainer.
Rob McCullough
Was with Punishment from the start and was a core member of the team. Assisted Tito with TUF coaching duties.
Ricco Rodriguez
Part of Tito’s team until the pair fell out. Rodriguez’s well-documented drink and drug problems are rumored to have led to the split.
Highlight
Chuck Liddell
Knocked out Randy Couture at UFC 52 to begin perhaps the most thrilling title reign in MMA history.
Tank Abbott
The right hand that left Steve Nelmark in a contorted heap at Ultimate Ultimate 96.
Quinton Jackson
His power bomb KO of Ricardo Arona at Pride Critical Countdown 2004 is a must-watch for any MMA fan.
Matt Hamill
Sent his home Ohio crowd wild when he felled Mark Munoz with a head kick victory at UFC 96.
Jason Miller
Submitted the fearsome Robbie Lawler to take the IconSport middleweight belt in 2006.
Rob McCullough
Beat Kit Cope into submission at WEC 25 to win the promotion’s lightweight title.
Ricco Rodriguez
The suave one smashed Tsuyoshi Kohsaka at UFC 37 to earn his title shot.
Now
Chuck Liddell
Retired after losing the coaches’ fight at the end of TUF 11. Rich Franklin had stepped in to replace injured opposing coach Tito Ortiz.
Tank Abbott
His long-awaited novel, Bar Brawler, has just hit the bookshelves.
Quinton Jackson
His last two fights saw him record back-to-back losses for the first time in his career.
Matt Hamill
Back in the Octagon after reversing his decision to retire.
Jason Miller
Retired after his defeat at the hands of CB Dollaway at UFC 146.
Rob McCullough
Like Tito, Rob started his own clothing line and married a woman who performed in adult movies.
Ricco Rodriguez
Have gloves will travel. Ricco is still trotting the globe fighting all comers.
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