Talk of a trilogy fight between UFC Hall of Famers Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz has heated up, and Dana White says he wants no part of it. Liddell (21-8 MMA, 16-6 UFC) first began teasing a comeback last May, with trainer John Hackleman chiming in that it “would all depend on the opponent” for the “Ice Man” to come out of retirement. Apparently, the right opponent for Liddell could be fellow retiree Ortiz (19-12-1 MMA, 3-1 BMMA), who told TMZ this week he has “a lot of interest” in a third fight. Ortiz even added that it’s “all in the UFC’s hands” (via Twitter ). UFC Legend @titoortiz wants a piece of Chuck Liddell pic.twitter.com/QNJ8WbqR4C — Terez Owens (@TerezOwens) February 22, 2018 TMZ caught up with White on Monday in Los Angeles, and the UFC president seemed less than thrilled with the idea of Liddell-Ortiz 3 taking place in his promotion. “No.
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Dana White: Chuck Liddell-Tito Ortiz trilogy won’t happen in UFC – MMA Junkie