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Chuck
Liddell
21-8-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 26 fights.
Record: 21-8-0
Summary: Excellent striker, well-rounded grappler

Fighter Info

Nickname: The Iceman
From: Santa Barbara, CA USA
Age: 43
Height: 6' 2" ( 187 cm )
Weight: 205 lb ( 93 kg )
College: Cal Poly
Degree: Accounting

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
1636
37% Successful
611
Types of Successful Strikes
0
611
70% Standing
14%
16%
430
83
98
Striking Defense
60
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
8
88% Successful
7
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
3
2
Takedown Defense
81
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Chuck Liddell Jun 12, 2010
17 1 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Rich Franklin 24 0 0 0
Loss
 Mauricio Rua Apr 18, 2009
24 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Chuck Liddell 8 1 0 0
Loss
 Rashad Evans Sep 6, 2008
13 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Chuck Liddell 10 0 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell Dec 29, 2007
58 2 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Wanderlei Silva 44 0 0 0
Loss
 Keith Jardine Sep 22, 2007
83 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Split
Chuck Liddell 31 0 0 0
Rampage Jackson May 26, 2007
6 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Chuck Liddell 4 0 0 0
Chuck Liddell Dec 30, 2006
49 0 0 0 R3 KO/TKO
Tito Ortiz 21 1 0 0
Chuck Liddell Aug 26, 2006
17 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Renato Sobral 1 0 0 0
Chuck Liddell Feb 4, 2006
19 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Randy Couture 7 1 0 0
Chuck Liddell Aug 20, 2005
64 0 0 0 R4 KO/TKO
Jeremy Horn 31 0 0 0
Chuck Liddell
UFC 52: Couture vs Liddell 2
Apr 16, 2005
13 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Randy Couture 9 0 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell Aug 21, 2004
31 1 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Vernon White 13 0 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell Apr 2, 2004
23 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Tito Ortiz 13 0 0 0
Loss
 Rampage Jackson
PRIDE Final Conflict 2003
Nov 9, 2003
100 3 0 2 R2 KO/TKO
Chuck Liddell 26 0 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell
PRIDE Total Elimination 2003
Aug 10, 2003
20 1 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Alistair Overeem 14 0 1 0
Randy Couture Jun 6, 2003
46 4 1 3 R3 KO/TKO
Chuck Liddell 22 0 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell Nov 22, 2002
13 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Renato Sobral 10 0 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell Jun 22, 2002
43 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Vitor Belfort 20 3 0 2
Win
 Chuck Liddell Jan 11, 2002
46 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Amar Suloev 26 0 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell Sep 28, 2001
27 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Murilo Bustamante 15 2 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell
PRIDE 14: Clash of the Titans
May 27, 2001
24 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Guy Mezger 30 0 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell May 4, 2001
3 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Kevin Randleman 0 0 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell Dec 16, 2000
42 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Jeff Monson 6 1 0 0
Win
 Chuck Liddell Sep 24, 1999
13 0 0 0 R1 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Paul Jones 5 0 0 0
Loss
 Jeremy Horn Mar 5, 1999
8 3 3 2 R1 Submission
Chuck Liddell 12 0 0 1
Win
 Chuck Liddell May 15, 1998
46 2 0 2 R1 Decision - Unanimous
Noe Hernandez 9 1 0 0
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Biography

Training: I work on combining my kickboxing skills, submission skills, and wrestling skills. I run in the morning and then do a workout focusing on stand up and then later I do a workout focusing on grappling and submissions. Sometimes I mix the workouts. I run five or six days a week and do interval training with a trainer three days a week. I do a high rep weightlifting routine three times a week. I try to keep my training about the same for all my fights.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was inspired to take up martial arts at 12 years old after watching demos after "Kung Fu Theater”. I started in koei-kan karate-do at age 12, wrestling at age 14 and then kickboxing after that.

What ranks and titles have you held? UFC Hall of Famer, former UFC World Light Heavyweight champion. Kickboxing record of 20 and 2 and have held the USMTA North American Heavyweight title and the IKF National Heavyweight title. IFC Light Heavyweight champion. Purple belt in jiu-jitsu under John Lewis.

Do you have any heroes? As far as influences go, in fighting, probably John Hackleman for my striking and John Lewis for getting me going in MMA.

What is your favorite technique? Right leg whip kick.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I just want to keep fighting and keep winning.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I wrestled for California Polytechnic State University and graduated from there with a degree in accounting.

What was your job before you started fighting? My parents used to say, "You have a college degree. Why don't you get a real job?!" Early on I worked as a bartender and a bouncer.


•    Retired UFC Hall of Famer, former UFC champ from April 2005 to May 2007, Greatest light heavyweight fighter in UFC history

•    An ambassador for the sport whose knockout artistry, ultra-intense demeanor, trademark Mohawk and blue-collar appeal made him one of the faces of the UFC and helped the brand resonate the mainstream audience

•    After a distinguished 11 and ½ year pro career, at age 41, Liddell announced his retirement on December 29, 2010 and was named UFC’s Executive Vice President of Business Development

•    2008 Autobiography, “My Fighting Life,” peaked in the Top 10 on the New York Times bestseller list

•    Graduated in 1995 from Cal-Polytechnic State University with a degree in accounting. Was also a Division I wrestler for the college

•    Has appeared in numerous movies and television shows, including HBO’s “Entourage,” MTV’s “Punk’d,” Spike TV’s “Blue Mountain State, and the movies “Drillbit Taylor” and “Bachelor Party Vegas”

•    Has defeated a Who’s Who of UFC fighters, including former champions Randy Couture (twice), Tito Ortiz (twice), Vitor Belfort and Murilo Bustamante, as well as the legendary Wanderlei Silva and Alistair Overeem

•    Long-awaited “dream fight” with Wanderlei Silva in 2007 produced Fight of the Year that will go down as a classic

•    First UFC fighter to ever grace the cover of ESPN The Mag

•    Purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

•    20-2 record as a pro kickboxer


Career

Key Opponents

Randy Couture
Randy Couture
19-11-0
( W-L-D )
Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz
17-11-1
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
 Wanderlei Silva UFC® 79 NEMESIS
Win
 Wanderlei Silva UFC® 79 NEMESIS
Win
 Wanderlei Silva UFC® 79 NEMESIS

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