Two of the biggest names in MMA; Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz are going to new their rivalry in a fight set to happen in LOS Angeles on November 24th.
48 years old Liddell has not fought a fight since his knockout defeat against Rick Franklin. As of 43 years old Ortiz, he last fought in the 2012 Ultimate Fighting Championship. However he has still remained active in Bellator organization.
Despite their long time away from sport, these two have been iconic figures in world of MMA since the time it was under the radar and largely known for its unregulated discipline to now when it has become a major International sport.
These fighters have paired for a pay per view fight from the Forum of Los Angles under the boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya.
While no one is expecting from them to be in their peak forms, these rivals do know how to promote a fight.
Liddell at a press conference at MGM Grand said to media that, “I know that he is hoping that I am shell of a man that I used to be, this is the only way he would even have a chance. I still hit as hard as I used to, I wrestle still as well as I used o and I am going to knock him out. I am pretty excited to prove that I am not that old. I will be there and I am ready as I am in best shape. He is going to get knocked out and I am going to enjoy it.”
As for Ortiz’s press conference he said, “He is an old man and has not fought in for a very long time. I can’t wait to shut him down. I am still in good shape as ever. You are getting two fighters; one is pried and motivated while other is washed up”.
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