A UFC Hall of Famer and a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Ortiz (21-12-1) is regarded as one of the company’s pioneers. Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Tito Ortiz apologizes after bashing burger joint over mask policy

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 1/19/21

MMA legend Tito Ortiz apologized on Facebook on Monday after bashing one of his regular burger joints for their mask policy.

Ortiz, who won a seat on Huntington Beach’s city council in November, says he visits TK Burgers in Huntington Beach with his family every Sunday. However, he filmed a video that he shared on his Instagram Story saying he wouldn’t support the restaurant because it wouldn’t let him order without wearing a mask.

Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz criticized TK Burgers on Sunday on his Instagram stories for not letting him in without a mask on. He apologized Monday in a Facebook post, saying that he let his emotions get the best of him and would never want to ruin their business. pic.twitter.com/yZNxoXd9cs

— Matt Szabo (@mjszabo) January 20, 2021

Ortiz realized his error in judgment and apologized for calling out a business in his home city.

A UFC Hall of Famer and a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Ortiz (21-12-1) is regarded as one of the company’s pioneers. He most recently fought last year for Combate Americas. The 45-year-old won his city council seat (and is mayor pro tempore) running on a “Make Huntington Beach Safe Again” platform.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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