Tag: Tito Ortiz

Tito Ortiz Responds To Chael Sonnen: ‘You Want Me To Kick Your Ass Again?’

Tito Ortiz has retired once again, but it sounds like he’d entertain yet another fight. Ortiz is coming off a first-round knockout victory over Chuck Liddell in their third encounter. “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” had retired after s…

Tito Ortiz has retired once again, but it sounds like he’d entertain yet another fight. Ortiz is coming off a first-round knockout victory over Chuck Liddell in their third encounter. “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” had retired after submitting Chael Sonnen back in Jan. 2017, but he returned for one last shot at defeating Liddell. […]

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Chuck Liddell Opens Up On Tito Ortiz Trilogy Fight

Chuck Liddell further opens up about his third fight against arch-rival Tito Ortiz was their third fight is now a week removed since taking place on PPV.

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Chuck Liddell further opens up about his latest performance which came against former fellow UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. In the fight, Ortiz evaded almost every attack with ease before he stopped Liddell with a violent right hand. Since Liddell retired from the sport of MMA eight years ago, Ortiz fought nine times. After the fight, Ortiz made it known that he doesn’t think Liddell should have even accepted this fight.

Chuck Liddell On Reason He Came Back

Liddell recently issued a prepared statement on Instagram where he gave his reasoning as to why he decided to come out of retirement.

“These past few months for me were a lot more than a fight against Tito,” Liddell said (H/T to MMAJunkie). “It’s really been about my own personal journey and challenge. Martial arts has been my life for 36 years. I felt lost without it. It’s always kept me centered and helped me find my focus.

I wish the outcome of the fight was different. I never wanted to disappoint anyone or let anyone down. But this fight was more about pushing my limitations and getting me back to a place to find my purpose. And for that, I have no regrets.”

The former UFC light heavyweight champion also gave some motivational words to those who need it. More specially, those who are battling with self-doubt and mental/emotional hurdles.

“Even if no one else understands, know that everyone’s path is different,” Liddell said. “And you cannot achieve success without failure. To me, MMA is more than these wars in the cage. It’s about showing our fans how to live life like a true fighter and champion inside and outside of the cage. After all has been said and done, my calling is much bigger than this.”

At the end of the statement, he closed out his statement by stating that he wanted his supports to congratulate his former rival for his performance.

“In today’s world with so much hate, it’s important to show love and positivity,” Liddell said. “Tito, I wish you the best in your life and career. Congratulations on your victory.”

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Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 Medical Suspensions: Chuck Liddell Suspended Indefinitely

“The Iceman” may have competed for the final time as Chuck Liddell has been suspended indefinitely after his brutal knockout loss to Tito Ortiz. Liddell competed for the first time in eight years last Saturday night at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The night did not go well for the 48-year old, however. Ortiz put Liddell […]

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“The Iceman” may have competed for the final time as Chuck Liddell has been suspended indefinitely after his brutal knockout loss to Tito Ortiz.

Liddell competed for the first time in eight years last Saturday night at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The night did not go well for the 48-year old, however. Ortiz put Liddell to sleep with a straight right hand. “The Iceman”, unlike Ortiz, would not commit to retirement during the post-fight presser.

If Liddell is to fight again it won’t be in California anytime soon. As the California State Athletic Commission has suspended Liddell indefinitely in the aftermath of his brutal loss.

A complete list of Liddell vs. Ortiz 3’s medical suspensions can be seen below.

  • Chuck Liddell: Suspended indefinitely, see California commission; minimum suspension of 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact due to KO loss
  • Tito Ortiz: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to left shoulder, left knee
  • Efrain Escudero: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to right hand
  • Gleison Tibau: Suspended 60 days or until cleared by physician for laceration to left eyelid; recommend fight weight of at least 165lbs.
  • Walel Watson: Suspended 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact with no exception due to KO loss
  • Abert Morales: Suspended 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact with no exception due to hard bout
  • Joe Roye: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to left foot #5 digital toe
  • Craig Wilkerson: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to left leg, left eardrum; minimum suspension of 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact due to hard bout
  • Dave Terrel: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by physician for possible fracture to right jaw; minimum suspension of 45 days no contest, 30 days no contact due to hard bout

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Dana White Slams Oscar De La Hoya for Chuck Liddell-Tito Ortiz Fight

UFC President Dana White unloaded on both Oscar De La Hoya and the California State Athletic Commission for sanctioning Chuck Liddell ‘s fight with Tito Ortiz this past Saturday in Inglewood, California…

UFC President Dana White unloaded on both Oscar De La Hoya and the California State Athletic Commission for sanctioning Chuck Liddell ‘s fight with Tito Ortiz this past Saturday in Inglewood, California…

Tito Ortiz Issues Lengthy Statement About Chuck Liddell Trilogy Fight

Over the weekend, Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz fought in a trilogy bout to headline Oscar De La Hoya’s first-ever Golden Boy Promotions MMA event. The show took place from The Forum in Inglewood, California. Ortiz made quick work of Liddell, knoc…

Over the weekend, Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz fought in a trilogy bout to headline Oscar De La Hoya’s first-ever Golden Boy Promotions MMA event. The show took place from The Forum in Inglewood, California. Ortiz made quick work of Liddell, knocking him out in horrific fashion in the first round. Liddell truly looked terrible […]

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