Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3 was less competitive than Andy Foster thought it would be.
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) executive director said Monday he was “a little surprised” Ortiz knocked Liddell out in the trilogy. In fact, Foster expected Ortiz to look for takedowns in the bout, which took place at Los Angeles’ The Forum on Saturday.
“It’s fair to say they slowed down,” Foster told Bloody Elbow. “I think it’s fair to say — without being disrespectful, because I respect [Liddell] in the highest regards — that [Liddell] slowed down from his past fights.