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Chuck Liddell
Statistics
NicknameThe Iceman
Height6 ft 2 in (1. 88 m) [1]
Weight205 lb (93 kg/14. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass 6 st)
NationalityAmerican
BornDecember 17, 1969 (1969-12-17) (age 38)
Fighting out ofSan Luis Obispo, California
Town of birthSanta Barbara, California
Team/AssociationThe Pit
Fighting styleKempo, Kickboxing, Wrestling
Mixed martial arts record
Wins21
  By knockout13
  By submission1
Losses5
Draws0

Charles David 'Chuck' Liddell (born December 17, 1969), also known as "The Iceman" is an American mixed martial artist who fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The stone is a unit of Weight. It is part of the Imperial system of weights and measures used in the British Isles, and formerly used in most The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. San Luis Obispo (sænˈluːɪs əˈbɪspoʊ Spanish for St Louis the Bishop) is a city in California, located roughly midway between San Francisco California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara is a city in Santa Barbara County California, United States. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The Pit is a professional Mixed martial arts association and training camp run out of Arroyo Grande California. is the name of several Martial arts. The word kenpō is a Japanese translation of the Chinese word " quánfǎ. Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two people in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of the opponent Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Mixed martial arts (MMA is a full contact Combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques from a mixture of Martial arts traditions and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world A former UFC light heavyweight champion, Liddell has an extensive background in kickboxing and collegiate wrestling. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world The light heavyweight division in Mixed martial arts generally refers to competitors weighing between 186 and 205 lb (84 and 93 kg) Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two people in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of the opponent He is generally regarded as a stand-up fighter, relying primarily on his background in Kempo karate and Koei-Kan karate, while using his wrestling skills to defend against takedowns. Jiu-Jitsu, traditionally traces its Koei-Kan Karate-Do is a Karate style that was developed by Master Onishi Eizo in 1952 A takedown is a Martial arts and Combat sports term for a technique that involves off-balancing an opponent and bringing him or her to the ground typically with the He is also regarded as an unorthodox striker due to his relaxed hands-down stance and the angles at which he throws punches.

Liddell holds notable wins over Jeff Monson,Guy Mezger, Kevin Randleman, Vitor Belfort, Tito Ortiz(2),Murilo Bustamante, Alistair Overeem, Jeremy Horn, Wanderlei Silva and Randy Couture(2). Jeffrey 'Jeff' "The Snowman" Monson (born January 18, 1971) is a Mixed martial arts fighter from Olympia Washington. Guy Mezger ( January 1, 1968 in Houston Texas) is an American martial artist who competed in professional combat sports ranging Kevin "The Monster" Randleman (born August 10, 1971 in Sandusky, Ohio) is an American Mixed martial arts Vitor Vieira Belfort (born April 1, 1977 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has fought both in Japan Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz (born January 23, 1975) is a Mexican American Mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship Murilo Bustamante (born July 30, 1966 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian Mixed martial arts fighter Alistair "Demolition Man" Overeem (born May 17, 1980 is a professional Dutch Mixed martial artist and current Strikeforce heavyweight champion Jeremy Graham Horn (born August 25 1975 in Omaha Nebraska) is a Mixed martial arts fighter Wanderlei Cesar da Silva ( pronounced vahn-der-LAY) (born July 3, 1976 in Curitiba, Brazil) is a Brazilian Mixed Randy Duane Couture (born June 22 1963 also known as "The Natural" and "Captain America" is an American actor and Mixed martial artist,

He is noted within the MMA community for his exceptional takedown defense and knockout ability. [2]

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Biography

Chuck Liddell began studying Koei-Kan karate at the age of 12;[2] the tattoo seen on his scalp reads "Koei-Kan". Chinese character tattoos or kanji tattoos are Tattoos consisting of Chinese characters ( Hanzi or Kanji) [3] He was a four year starter on the football team at San Marcos High School, and became a Division I wrestler at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo[2] and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business/Accounting in 1995. Division I (or D-I) is the highest level of intercollegiate athletics sanctioned by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States California Polytechnic State University, also officially recognized as Cal Poly, is a nationally ranked Public university located in San Luis Obispo When Liddell started his MMA career, he began to train in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under John Lewis in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ( BJJ) is a Martial art and Combat sport that focuses on Grappling and especially Ground fighting with the goal Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Nevada ( is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. [2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Liddell made his UFC debut in 1998 with a decision victory over Noe Hernandez. Despite a submission loss to Jeremy Horn shortly after, Liddell began establishing his reputation as a devastating striker with victories over Kevin Randleman, Murilo Bustamante, Vitor Belfort, and Renato Sobral over the next few years. Jeremy Graham Horn (born August 25 1975 in Omaha Nebraska) is a Mixed martial arts fighter Kevin "The Monster" Randleman (born August 10, 1971 in Sandusky, Ohio) is an American Mixed martial arts Murilo Bustamante (born July 30, 1966 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian Mixed martial arts fighter Vitor Vieira Belfort (born April 1, 1977 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, who has fought both in Japan Renato (ʀ̥eˈnatu "Babalu" Da Cunha Sobral (born September 7 1975 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Mixed martial arts fighter [4]

By 2002, Liddell was considered the number one contender for the UFC light heavyweight title, with growing popularity and support from his fans. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The UFC tried to arrange a title bout with then-champion Tito Ortiz, but Ortiz cited scheduling conflicts. Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz (born January 23, 1975) is a Mexican American Mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship To force Ortiz's hand, they created an interim light heavyweight championship and matched Liddell with experienced wrestler and former heavyweight champion Randy Couture at UFC 43. Randy Duane Couture (born June 22 1963 also known as "The Natural" and "Captain America" is an American actor and Mixed martial artist, UFC 43 Meltdown was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 6, 2003, at the Thomas Couture neutralized Liddell's hooks with straight punches and eventually began taking him down at will. Couture eventually gained full mount and forced a referee stoppage due to strikes.

After this defeat, Liddell entered the PRIDE 2003 Middleweight Grand Prix tournament as the official UFC representative. PRIDE Fighting Championships ( PRIDE or PRIDE FC for short was a Mixed martial arts organization based in Japan. After defeating Alistair Overeem in the first round of the tournament, Liddell was eliminated in the next round by Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, losing by technical knockout. Alistair "Demolition Man" Overeem (born May 17, 1980 is a professional Dutch Mixed martial artist and current Strikeforce heavyweight champion PRIDE Total Elimination 2003 was a Mixed martial arts event held by PRIDE Fighting Championships. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (born June 20 1978 in Memphis Tennessee) is an American professional Mixed martial arts fighter

Returning to the UFC, Chuck was, once again, put in contention for the light heavyweight title, preparing for a match with former champion Tito Ortiz. Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz (born January 23, 1975) is a Mexican American Mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship The men had once trained together at the Pitfight Club and experienced a falling out that escalated as Ortiz taunted Liddell. The falling out stemmed from Ortiz's unwillingness to give Liddell a title fight, despite Liddell's status as a top contender in the UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world Eventually, after Ortiz lost the title to Randy Couture, the two would meet in a highly anticipated fight at UFC 47 on April 2, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Randy Duane Couture (born June 22 1963 also known as "The Natural" and "Captain America" is an American actor and Mixed martial artist, UFC 47 It's On! was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 2 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally After most of the first round was spent feeling each other out, Liddell threw a few punches and a kick which was blocked by Ortiz, with Ortiz slapping himself on the head, taunting Liddell. When the round ended Ortiz pushed referee "Big" John McCarthy out of his way into Liddell and yelled while Liddell exchanged some words. "Big" John Michael McCarthy, (born 17 December 1962 the 'Octagon's ninth side' is the former head Referee for the Ultimate Fighting Shortly after the second round started, Liddell threw a flurry of punches which knocked Ortiz down and led to a TKO victory. Tito has stated that Chuck's thumb made contact with one of Tito's eyes, causing him to momentarily see "nothing but black". Since UFC 47, the bad blood between both fighters remained, with Ortiz repeatedly stating that he wanted "his" belt back. UFC 47 It's On! was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 2 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Despite the tension, Ortiz and Liddell would not fight again for two and a half years.

The Ultimate Fighter

In early 2005, Liddell was seen on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, Spike TV's reality show featuring fighters competing for a UFC contract. The Ultimate Fighter is a Reality television series and Mixed martial arts (MMA competition originating from United States and produced by Spike Spike (formerly called Spike TV) a division of MTV Networks, is an American cable network designed for an audience described Liddell served as coach of Team Liddell, while fellow fighter and then UFC light heavyweight champion Randy Couture coached Team Couture. The series was a success for both Spike TV and the UFC. Both of the winners of The Ultimate Fighter, Diego Sanchez and Forrest Griffin, were members of Team Liddell, and have gone on to successful careers in MMA. The Ultimate Fighter is a Reality television series and Mixed martial arts (MMA competition originating from United States and produced by Spike Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez (born December 31, 1981 in Albuquerque New Mexico) is a Mexican American mixed martial artist (MMA Forrest Griffin (born July 1, 1979 in Columbus Ohio) is an American Mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting

UFC Championship

On April 16, 2005 at UFC 52, Chuck Liddell would rematch Randy Couture, again for the light heavyweight title. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. UFC 52 Couture vs Liddell 2 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 16, 2005, at Randy Duane Couture (born June 22 1963 also known as "The Natural" and "Captain America" is an American actor and Mixed martial artist, This time the fight ended in a first round knockout victory for Liddell, making him the new UFC light heavyweight champion. Liddell was scheduled to defend his new title against UFC veteran Jeremy Horn, at UFC 54, a matchup the UFC claimed was demanded by long-time fans of the sport since Horn had given Liddell his first loss. Jeremy Graham Horn (born August 25 1975 in Omaha Nebraska) is a Mixed martial arts fighter UFC 54 Boiling Point was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 20, 2005, at the MGM Throughout the bout, Liddell dominated with aggressive punches, causing knockdowns in several rounds. For knockdowns in Combat sports see Knockout. Gene knockdown refers to techniques by which the expression of one or Liddell's defensive wrestling ability, especially his sprawl, stifled the bulk of Horn's offense, which was centered on grappling and submission wrestling. A sprawl is a Martial arts and especially Wrestling term for a defensive technique that is done in response to certain takedown attempts typically Grappling refers to the gripping handling and controlling of an opponent without the use of striking, typically through the application of various Grappling holds Submission wrestling (also called Grappling or submission fighting and technically referred to as submission grappling is a Wrestling style and a general term Liddell eventually won the fight via TKO in 2:46 minutes of the fourth round after Horn informed the referee that he could not see. Liddell had successfully defended his title and, in the process, avenged two of his three career losses.

On February 4, 2006 at UFC 57, Liddell faced Randy Couture in a rubber match, defeating Couture via knockout in Las Vegas, Nevada to retain the light heavyweight championship belt. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. UFC 57 Liddell vs Couture 3 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 4, 2006. In Boxing, Mixed martial arts, and other combat sports a rubber match is the third fight between two fighters after the first two matches have been split After the fight, Couture announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. In Liddell's next defense, at UFC 62 on August 26, 2006, Liddell would best Renato "Babalu" Sobral, who he had defeated nearly three years prior. UFC 62 Liddell vs Sobral was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 26, 2006. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Renato (ʀ̥eˈnatu "Babalu" Da Cunha Sobral (born September 7 1975 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Mixed martial arts fighter Liddell scored a quick TKO victory at 1:35 of the first round.

It was announced during UFC 61 that, if he were to defeat Sobral, Liddell would face off against PRIDE Middleweight (205 lb) champion Wanderlei Silva. UFC 61 Bitter Rivals was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday July 8, 2006. Wanderlei Cesar da Silva ( pronounced vahn-der-LAY) (born July 3, 1976 in Curitiba, Brazil) is a Brazilian Mixed The fight failed to materialize due to the competing promotions' inability to reach an agreement. UFC president Dana White attributed this to Silva's subsequent knockout loss to Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović. Dana White (born July 28, 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut) is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Mirko Filipović (born on September 10 1974 often billed as Mirko Cro Cop, is a Croatian law enforcement officer turned kickboxer and

In what would be the most anticipated UFC fight to date, Chuck Liddell would rematch Tito Ortiz at UFC 66, which took place on December 30, 2006. UFC 66 Liddell vs Ortiz was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 30, 2006. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Liddell's takedown defense neutralized Ortiz's wrestling ability, forcing Ortiz to stand up with the more skilled striker. Although Ortiz did take Liddell down at one point in the fight, Liddell went on to defeat Ortiz via TKO in the third round to successfully defend his light heavyweight championship for a fourth time. It was later revealed that Liddell tore his MCL prior to the fight. The medial collateral ligament of the Knee is one of the four major Ligaments of the knee In addition, during the fight he popped the tendon out on the middle finger on his left hand. [5]

Rematch with Jackson

In his fifth defense, Liddell would lose the title at UFC 71 on May 26, 2007 in a rematch with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. UFC 71 Liddell vs Jackson was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (born June 20 1978 in Memphis Tennessee) is an American professional Mixed martial arts fighter Liddell was knocked down and was subsequently unable to defend himself against Jackson's strikes on the ground, resulting in a referee stoppage. After the loss Liddell was widely criticized after reports indicating he had been seen in night clubs the week before the event. He responded that it was nothing he had not done prior to his other fights in Las Vegas. [6]

At the post-UFC 71 press conference, Liddell indicated he would continue to fight. Dana White also stated that his next opponent would likely be "The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva. [7]

On July 11, 2007 Dana White confirmed in an interview with Yahoo! Sports that a rumoured bout between Wanderlei Silva and Liddell had been canceled indefinitely. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Dana White (born July 28, 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut) is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Yahoo! Sports was launched on December 8, 1997. Previously certain elements of Yahoo! Sports were named Yahoo! Scoreboard before the launch of Yahoo! Sports Wanderlei Cesar da Silva ( pronounced vahn-der-LAY) (born July 3, 1976 in Curitiba, Brazil) is a Brazilian Mixed Silva and Liddell were supposed to be the main event for UFC 76 in Anaheim, California. UFC 76 Knockout was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC [8]. Instead, Liddell would face Keith Jardine. Keith Hector Jardine (born October 31, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA, currently fighting at light heavyweight for [9]

In the main event of UFC 76, Liddell lost a split decision to Jardine, the first consecutive losses of his career. UFC 76 Knockout was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Keith Hector Jardine (born October 31, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA, currently fighting at light heavyweight for Following the fight, UFC president Dana White, who is close friends with Liddell, stated, "The Chuck Liddell that I saw fight didn't look like the Chuck Liddell that loves to fight". Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world Dana White (born July 28, 1969 in Manchester, Connecticut) is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC [10]

On October 23, 2007 UFC president Dana White announced that a matchup between Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva would finally take place at UFC 79. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Wanderlei Cesar da Silva ( pronounced vahn-der-LAY) (born July 3, 1976 in Curitiba, Brazil) is a Brazilian Mixed UFC 79 Nemesis was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC that took place on December 29, 2007 Liddell defeated Silva via unanimous decision.

On February 1, 2008, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua revealed that he had recently signed a contract to fight Liddell,[11] however on March 4th it was announced on UFC. Mauricio Milani "Shogun" Rua (born November 25, 1981 in Curitiba, Brazil) is a Mixed martial arts fighter and the winner com that "Shogun" was receiving surgery on his knee and was forced to withdraw from the fight. It was later officially announced that undefeated wrestler Rashad Evans would replace Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in a bout at UFC 85 in London, England. Rashad Anton Evans (born September 25, 1979 in Niagara Falls New York) is an American Mixed martial arts (MMA fighter currently Mauricio Milani "Shogun" Rua (born November 25, 1981 in Curitiba, Brazil) is a Mixed martial arts fighter and the winner UFC 85 Bedlam was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC on June 7 2008 at The O2 London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland However, a hamstring injury forced Liddell to withdraw from the fight, as well. [12].

Entrance music

List of Chuck Liddell's previous entrance music:
EventSong TitleArtistAlbum
UFC 43Too ColdVanilla IceHard To Swallow
UFC 47Valley Of ChromeCypress HillSkull & Bones
UFC 49IntroDMXIt's Dark And Hell Is Hot
UFC 52LoyaltyAmerican Head ChargeThe Feeding
UFC 54LoyaltyAmerican Head ChargeThe Feeding
UFC 57IntroDMXIt's Dark And Hell Is Hot
UFC 62IntroDMXIt's Dark And Hell Is Hot
UFC 66IntroDMXIt's Dark And Hell Is Hot
UFC 71IntroDMXIt's Dark And Hell Is Hot
UFC 76IntroDMXIt's Dark And Hell Is Hot
UFC 79IntroDMXIt's Dark And Hell Is Hot

Personal Life

Chuck Liddell is associated with The Pit team and recently earned a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. UFC 43 Meltdown was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 6, 2003, at the Thomas Robert Matthew Van Winkle (born October 31, 1967) best known as Vanilla Ice, is an American Rap artist known for the 1990 smash hit UFC 47 It's On! was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 2 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from Los Angeles California. UFC 49 Unfinished Business was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 21, 2004, at Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the UFC 52 Couture vs Liddell 2 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 16, 2005, at American Head Charge (often referred to as Head Charge or abbreviated AHC) is a metal band from Minneapolis, Minnesota USA UFC 54 Boiling Point was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 20, 2005, at the MGM American Head Charge (often referred to as Head Charge or abbreviated AHC) is a metal band from Minneapolis, Minnesota USA UFC 57 Liddell vs Couture 3 was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 4, 2006. Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the UFC 62 Liddell vs Sobral was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 26, 2006. Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the UFC 66 Liddell vs Ortiz was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 30, 2006. Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the UFC 71 Liddell vs Jackson was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the UFC 76 Knockout was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the UFC 79 Nemesis was a Mixed martial arts (MMA event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC that took place on December 29, 2007 Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ( BJJ) is a Martial art and Combat sport that focuses on Grappling and especially Ground fighting with the goal

Liddell has a brother, Sean Liddell, who also competes in MMA, fighting last in the WEC. [13] Liddell continues to train in San Luis Obispo, CA, where he attended college. Liddell was once romantically linked to one-time UFC host, pop artist, and Playboy model Willa Ford. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world Playboy is an American Men's magazine, founded in Chicago Illinois, by Hugh Hefner and his associates which has grown into Playboy Amanda Lee Williford (born January 22nd 1981 known professionally as Willa Ford, is an American Songwriter, Record producer, and Presenter He has two children, Trista, 10, and Cade, 9. [14][15] He and Cade appeared on the cover of ESPN The Magazine in May 2007.

He is a part owner of two bars in Lincoln, Nebraska, Dillinger's and NZone[16]and the Mixed Martial Arts Social Networking Website, MMA Jacked [17]

Print media

On May 9, 2007, Liddell became the first UFC fighter to be on the cover of ESPN The Magazine. The City of Lincoln ( Umóⁿhoⁿ: Nískithe Tʰóⁿwoⁿgthoⁿ ˈnĩskiˡðe ˌtʰãwãŋgˡðã meaning "Salt Village" for Salt Creek which was the Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ESPN The Magazine is a bi-weekly sports Magazine published by the ESPN sports network in Bristol CT in the United States. [18] Liddell also released his autobiography, Iceman: My Fighting Life, on January 29, 2008. [19]

Acting career

Liddell has also made several film and television appearances. He appeared as "Graft" in the pilot episode of the TV series Blade: The Series, had a guest cameo in the first season of Inked on A&E, and made a brief appearance in the 1981 film The Postman Always Rings Twice with Jack Nicholson in which he plays a boy-scout that plays with a register, and is then scolded by Nicholson [1]. Blade The Series is a 2006 action film/series American Television program based on the Marvel Comics character and popular film series Blade The Series is a 2006 action film/series American Television program based on the Marvel Comics character and popular film series See Inked (magazine for the article on the magazine of the same name A&E is a cable and Satellite television network with headquarters in Manhattan and offices in Stamford, Atlanta, The Postman Always Rings Twice is a 1934 crime Novel by James M John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson (born April 22 1937) is an American Actor, internationally renowned for his often dark-themed portrayals Liddell also had a very small part in the Jet Li movie Cradle 2 the Grave as one of the cage fighters, along side Tito Ortiz and Randy Couture. Li Lianjie (born April 26 1963 better known by his stage name Jet Li, is a Chinese martial artist (Kung fu Actor, Wushu champion Cradle 2 the Grave is a 2003 Action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak featuring world-renowned martial artist Jet Li and the Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz (born January 23, 1975) is a Mexican American Mixed martial artist and former Ultimate Fighting Championship Randy Duane Couture (born June 22 1963 also known as "The Natural" and "Captain America" is an American actor and Mixed martial artist, He also had a small appearance in the Nickelback music video for their song Rockstar. Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in Hanna Alberta by Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake and then-drummer Liddell is seen in his MMA shorts and holding his fighting gloves.

Liddell appeared as himself in an episode of Entourage entitled "Gotcha," which aired on April 29, 2007. Entourage is an Emmy Award -winning HBO original series created by Doug Ellin that chronicles the rise of Vincent Chase — a The following is a list of episodes for the HBO original series Entourage. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In the episode, he participates in a scheme to a pull a prank on Johnny "Drama" Chase on a Punk'd-like show called Gotcha! hosted by Pauly Shore. Jonathan "Drama" Chase is a fictional character on the comedy-drama Television series Entourage. Punk'd is an American Hidden camera Practical joke Television series on MTV, produced and hosted by Ashton Kutcher Paul Montgomery "Pauly" Shore (born February 1, 1968) is an American Actor, Performer and Comedian, perhaps "What's a Chuck Liddell?" Chuck Liddell also had a cameo in Bobby Z.

Liddell also appeared as an extra in the movie 300 and as a potential bodyguard in Drillbit Taylor. Events By place Roman Empire The Franks penetrate into what is now northern Belgium (approximate date Drillbit Taylor (aka Drillbit Taylor Budget Bodyguard) is a 2008 Comedy film starring Owen Wilson as the title character

TitleCharacterYear
MTV Series-Punk'dHimself-Chuck Liddell2007
HBO Series-EntourageHimself-Chuck Liddell2007
Bobby ZMad Dog2007
Bachelor Party VegasThe Iceman2006
Cradle 2 the GraveUltimate Fighter2003
How HighTough Guy2001

Good Morning Texas interview

In March, 2007, shortly before UFC 68, he appeared on Good Morning Texas for an interview, and to promote the film 300, but appeared to be very drowsy and fell asleep in mid-interview. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Punk'd is an American Hidden camera Practical joke Television series on MTV, produced and hosted by Ashton Kutcher Entourage is an Emmy Award -winning HBO original series created by Doug Ellin that chronicles the rise of Vincent Chase — a Cradle 2 the Grave is a 2003 Action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak featuring world-renowned martial artist Jet Li and the See also How High Soundtrack How High is a 2001 Comedy film starring Method Man and Redman PLEASE SEE THE DISCUSSION PAGE BEFORE MAKING A MAJOR EDIT*** The topic of the article is controversial which may be under dispute [20] UFC President Dana White, along with Liddell's head coach Scott VanGilder, explained that Liddell had pneumonia and had taken a large dose of sedatives the night before the interview. Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal A sedative, or more specifically a sedative-hypnotic, is a substance that depresses the Central nervous system (CNS resulting in calmness relaxation sleepiness

He was named the "Most Dangerous Man" at the Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards on June 13, 2007. The Spike Guys' Choice Awards is an awards show patterned after the MTV Movie Awards (Also owned by Viacom) It was first shown on June 13, 2007 Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [21]

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Championships and accomplishments

Books

References

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  2. ^ a b c d Montgomery, Cliff. Learning From UFC Champion, Chuck Liddell. ExtremeProSports. com. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  3. ^ The Meaning of Koei-Kan. Retrieved on 2007-07-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
  4. ^ Gobetz, Mitch (May 23, 2007). Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Iceman Looking for the Final Revenge. MMA Weekly. Retrieved on 2007-09-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian
  5. ^ Meltzer, Dave (December 31, 2006). David Allan Meltzer (born October 24 1961 is the editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. UFC Post-show Notes. The Wrestling Observer. David Allan Meltzer (born October 24 1961 is the editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  6. ^ UFC Roundup: Liddell Responds to Partying Rumors, a UFC Lawsuit, and More. UFC Daily (June 3, 2007). Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  7. ^ UFC 71 News. UFC Daily (May 27, 2007). Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  8. ^ Silva-Liddell fight quashed - Boxing - Yahoo! Sports
  9. ^ Report: Chuck Liddell Chose Keith Jardine as UFC 76 Opponent | MMAFrenzy.com
  10. ^ SI.com - Writers - David Epstein: A quick sit down with Dana White - Thursday October 4, 2007 12:40PM
  11. ^ Caplan, Sam (February 1, 2008). Shogun Says He's Signed to Fight Liddell in June. Five Ounces of Pain. Retrieved on 2008-02-05. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France.
  12. ^ Chuck Liddell Injured, Forced to Withdraw from UFC 85. UFC. com (April 21, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-04-22. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil.
  13. ^ Escovedo KO's Hamlett; Shonie Wins Hard Fought Battle, Liddell Saved By Referee For Win. Onzuka (October 23, 2003). Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  14. ^ Arias, Carlos (August 10, 2006). Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A Day in the Life of UFC champ Chuck Liddell. The Orange County Register. The Orange County Register is a daily Newspaper published in Santa Ana, California. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  15. ^ Glock, Alison (May 14, 2007). Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. This guy scares you?. ESPN. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  16. ^ Interview with Matt Lindland that mentions this
  17. ^ Articles of Incorporation of Pressure Group Inc.
  18. ^ UFC Conquers the Worldwide Leader in Sports. UFC (May 9, 2007). Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  19. ^ Cain, Jeff (January 8, 2008). New Book Chronicles the Life of Liddell. MMA Weekly. Retrieved on 2008-01-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army
  20. ^ Gross, Josh (March 1, 2007). Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Rough Morning for "The Iceman". Sherdog. Sherdog is the largest American website devoted to the sport of Mixed martial arts. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
  21. ^ Casey, Jordan (June 11, 2007). Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Spike TV Holds First Annual Guys Choice Awards Show. All News Headlines. Retrieved on 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.

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Preceded by
Randy Couture		UFC Light heavyweight champion
April 16, 2005 - May 26, 2007		Succeeded by
Quinton Jackson
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