Overview
- Liddell said his voice changed after neck surgery following his 2018 bout with Tito Ortiz, pointing to damaged vocal-cord musculature.
- He explained that doctors told him one of three muscles in his vocal cords is not functioning, altering how he sounds.
- The 56-year-old rejected suggestions that his speech reflects brain damage, calling online compilation clips misleading.
- He noted that instances where he appears to slur or forget words are situational and not evidence of a neurological issue.
- Coverage highlights a long career that included several knockout losses, which has fueled fan concern he sought to address.