D. White at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube
UFC President, Dana White saw countless fights, knockouts and submissions up close, as well as other unusual moments. But now, he has revealed his favorite moment. The 'boss' recalled Chuck Liddell's knockout over the 'executioner' Tito Ortiz and highlighted it as an unforgettable memory during his tenure.
“When Chuck Liddell knocked out Tito Ortiz. That was my favorite moment that has ever happened in UFC history,” White said on 'GQ Sports'.
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The fight in question was marked by great expectation among fans due to the dispute that existed over payments to Liddell and Ortiz, who became friends for a long period. At the time, the 'bad boy' got involved in controversies and provoked Dana White, at one of the weigh-ins, by coming in with a shirt derogatory to the 'boss' of Ultimate. In the fight, Chuck dominated from start to finish and won with a knockout in the second round. The history of rivalry is one of the greatest in light heavyweights (up to 93kg.).
Since then, Dana and Ortiz have not had a good relationship. In 2019, the UFC boss accused the former fighter of giving up on a possible boxing duel because he knew he would be at a disadvantage.
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