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Today in MMA History: Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz kick off their legendary trilogy

BAD MMA News — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:59:39 +0000

One of the signature trilogies in mixed martial arts history had its first chapter 16 years ago Thursday. Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz ’s names will forever be linked. Both competitors are in the UFC Hall of Fame. Both held the UFC light heavyweight title. Both were key in helping resurrect MMA in North America from near-death to one of the true cultural phenomenons of the ’00s. On April 2, 2004, Liddell and Ortiz had the first of their three fights in the main event of UFC 47

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UFC Fight Pass 500 Moments video: Nick Diaz’s ‘Stockton Slap’ is No. 420

BAD MMA News — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:52:50 +0000

This past weekend’s UFC 244 marked the promotion’s 500th live event, and the organization is marking the occasion with “an internally curated list of 500 Unforgettable Moments from UFC history.” Scheduled to be released in seven installments, UFC Fight Pass 500 Moments shines a spotlight on some of the most memorable highlights – and lowlights – from the UFC’s 26-year run, both in and out of the cage. UFC Fight Pass officials have committed to sharing video of a few of those key moments with MMA Junkie, as well.

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UFC Fight Pass 500 Moments video: Nick Diaz’s ‘Stockton Slap’ is No. 420 – MMA Junkie