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Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz to be drug tested out-of-competition before third fight

There’s one obstacle left before Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz can step in the cage against one another for a third time.

They’ll have to pass drug tests.

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) will implement an out-of-competition drug-testing program ahead of the scheduled Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 bout Nov. 24 in Inglewood, Calif., CSAC executive officer Andy Foster told MMA Fighting on Tuesday. The fight between the two UFC Fall of Famers will take place under the Golden Boy Promotions banner at The Forum.

Foster said samples have already been collected from Liddell and Ortiz and more will be requested before the bout.