Chuck Liddell understands why fans worry about his health but he’s pushing back on the idea that fighting alone explains the changes people think they see. The UFC Hall of Famer addressed long-running concerns about his speech and cognitive health while speaking with Dominick Cruz on the Love & War podcast. Liddell acknowledged that his 30-fight career was punishing, but said a significant portion of the perceived change stems from a neck surgery he underwent after his trilogy bout with Tito Ortiz in November 2018.
“It’s hard for me because a lot of people I’ve seen people show videos of me before and after,” Liddell said.