Liddell-Ortiz rivalry profiled in 1st MMA '30 for 30' special
MMA is finally getting the "30 for 30" treatment.
ESPN announced Thursday that UFC legends Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz will be the focus of an upcoming documentary titled "Chuck & Tito" - the first "30 for 30" special to cover mixed martial arts. It will chronicle the relationship between the two fighters from the start of the UFC to the present day.
"As individuals, Chuck and Tito each took turns being the face of the UFC," director Micah Brown said. "As rivals, they were the most lucrative matchup in MMA history at that time. This film is important not only to celebrate their tremendous careers, but also to explore the psychology behind why fighters fight, and how those contrasting perspectives impacted them as individuals. And, more than that, 'Chuck & Tito' is about identity, friendship, and the cost of chasing your dream."
Dana White tells the story of Tito Ortiz’s first sparring session with Chuck Liddell.
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"Chuck & Tito" will air Oct. 15 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.