Chuck Liddell

Chuck Liddell
Liddell in 2005
BornCharles David Liddell
(1969-12-17) December 17, 1969 (age 54)
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Other namesThe Iceman
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight (1998–2010)
Heavyweight (2018)
Reach76+12 in (194 cm)
Fighting out ofSan Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
TrainerJohn Hackleman
Ryan Langcake
John Lewis
Chuck Sandlin
Rank8th Dan black belt in Kajukenbo
Black belt in Koei-Kan Karate
Purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[1]
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active1998–2010, 2018 (MMA)
Kickboxing record
Total22
Wins20
By knockout16
Losses2
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins21
By knockout13
By submission1
By decision7
Losses9
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision1
Other information
UniversityCalifornia Polytechnic State University
Websitechuckliddell.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
UFC Fighter Profile

Charles David Liddell[2] (born December 17, 1969) is an American former professional mixed martial artist.[3] A professional competitor from 1998 to 2018, Liddell is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion (from 2005 to 2007) and is widely credited, along with fellow UFC fighter Randy Couture, with helping bring MMA into the mainstream of American sports and entertainment.[4][5] Known as "The Iceman", Liddell achieved a 16–7 MMA record in the UFC, and an overall MMA record of 21–9, with 13 of his wins coming by way of knockout. He also achieved a 20-2 record in kickboxing, with 16 of his wins coming by way of knockout, and won two national amateur championships. He retired in late 2010, then came out of retirement for one bout in 2018, in a loss to rival Tito Ortiz.[6] On July 10, 2009, Liddell was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.[7]

  1. ^ "Official Chuck Liddell Website The Iceman". icemanmma.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2008. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
  2. ^ "Chuck Liddell "The Iceman" | MMA Fighter Page".
  3. ^ "Why the UFC's new $1.5B deal with ESPN isn't just about the money". www.yahoo.com. May 23, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  4. ^ Hendricks, Maggie. "The dance is over for Chuck Liddell - Cagewriter". Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
  5. ^ Meltzer, Dave (April 19, 2009). "White on Liddell's future: 'He's done'". Sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
  6. ^ "Chuck Liddell (2009) - Cal Poly Athletics Hall of Fame". Cal Poly. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  7. ^ "Liddell, 'Mask' ushered into UFC Hall of Fame". LasVegasSun.com. July 11, 2009. Retrieved July 10, 2018.