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December 30, 2010

Chuck Liddell Retires From UFC; Becomes EVP For Business Development

April 19, 2009

Chuck Liddell Retiring?

Dana White comments on Chuck Liddell's loss at UFC 97 and possible retirement:

"He's a huge superstar, and we could still sell lots of tickets (with Liddell). But I don't care about that. I care about him. I care about his health, and it's over, man. It's over. How we built this company – using boxing as the blueprint – (and we) don't let guys hang around longer than they should, I was pushing for retirement. He's my friend, I love him, and I care about him. We sat down (prior to UFC 97). We had a two-hour talk. He wanted to do this (fight). I said, 'If you take this seriously – if I hear you're in one [expletive] nightclub, if you're not training, if you're not doing this, doing that – it's over. That's it. He said, 'No, I'm taking this seriously.' And he did. He kept his word. He was in great shape. He came out guns slinging like he does, but that was it. If that (fight) was a toe-to-toe war and he got flashed (knocked down) a couple times and it went to decision, he'd still be retiring too. He'd still be retiring."

From Jim Ross:

"It was tough watching Chuck Liddell get TKO'ed in the first round Saturday night in Montreal on the UFC PPV. I have huge respect for Liddell who was one of the primary individuals who motivated me to want to watch MMA from the early days. Chuck is a true warrior and I hope that he doesn't put himself back in the octagon for "one more fight" so he can end his career "the right way." Chuck's legacy is in tact and fighting again and either losing again or not fighting like the old, Chuck Liddell won't do Chuck any favors. My hats off to Chuck Liddell and I thank him for helping make me a huge UFC/MMA fan."

Liddell also spoke on the possibility of retirement, saying:

"Yeah, that's probably the case, I'm not going to make any decisions until I go home to talk to everybody, talk to my people and my friends. But it's probably safe to say I'm retired."

January 2, 2009

Based on Web Interest, the Top Wrestlers/MMA Fighters for 2008

Based on web interest, the Top Wrestlers/MMA Fighters for 2008 are as follows:

1. Kimbo Slice
2. John Cena
3. Hulk Hogan
4. Jeff Hardy
5. Gina Carano
6. Brock Lesnar
7. Triple H
8. Rey Mysterio
9. Chuck Liddell
10. Randy Orton

Complete list is available on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

November 18, 2008

Liddell and Lindland Headlining American Top Team Seminar

American Top Team of Coconut Creek, FL will be hosting a Super Seminar with some of the best trainers in the MMA world today.

Featuring UFC veteran and top ranked middleweight fighter Matt Lindland from Team Quest. Matt will be working specifically on takedowns, while John Hackleman of The Pit, with special guest former UFC Champion Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell will cover the striking aspect of mma. BJJ World Champion Ricardo Liborio of American Top Team will be covering the ground game.

This will be a 3 hour seminar covering all aspects of mixed martial arts;
ground work, takedowns, and striking. This is an amazing opportunity to work with some of the top trainers in the game today...More?

source: impactwrestling.com

September 7, 2008

UFC 88 - Rashad Evans defeats Chuck Liddell via KO Round 2

Results

Video of the knockout

September 6, 2008

Griffin Wants Liddell Next

At least one prominent spectator will have a vested interest in the main event bout pairing Chuck Liddell with Rashad Evans at UFC 88 “Breakthrough” on Saturday at Philips Arena. Forrest Griffin believes the winner could be next in line for a shot at his light heavyweight championship...More?

source: sherdog.com

May 8, 2008

Chuck Liddell Tribute

From Spike TV:

On Saturday, May 31, the best mixed martial arts programming on television will be on Spike TV, as the network presents a special night dedicated to UFC® superstar Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell. The homage to Liddell will feature two Spike TV premiere events not to be missed by true UFC fans.

At 9:00pm ET/PT, Spike presents the world television premiere of "Ultimate Iceman: Chuck Liddell," an hour-long documentary which chronicles the life of one of the sport’s true titans, in and out of the Octagon™.

Spike debuts a special, "Liddell vs. Silva: UFC® Unleashed™-Special Edition" at 10:00pm ET/PT featuring the never-before-seen on cable battle between Liddell and Wanderlei Silva, which was fought last December at UFC 79: NEMESIS.

April 21, 2008

Chuck Liddell Injured & Out of UFC 85

Chuck Liddell has been removed from the upcoming UFC 85 card due to a badly torn hamstring. He was supposed to be facing Sugar Rashad, in what would've been the biggest fight of Rashads career. Who now is awaiting a new opponent to be named. The irony of this is that Rashad was a penciled in opponent for Liddell. Original Dream Match Opponent, Mauricio Shogun Rua, was also forced to be pulled out of this fight due to a training injury in preparations to face Liddell.

March 12, 2008

Liddell plans world domination

Chuck Liddell has shed light on his three-stage plan for resuming world domination in The UFC: Beat Rashad Evans to become number one contender, beat Rampage Jackson for the title, and then beat Keith Jardine - last man to defeat him.

The former two-time light-heavyweight champion has begun a whirlwind tour of England to promote his next fight against Rashad Evans, which will take place at “UFC 85” in London on June 14...More?

source: setantasports.com

February 7, 2008

Liddell eyes main UFC event in London this June

Chuck Liddell has Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in his crosshairs.

Liddell, who is still the UFC's biggest draw, will collide with the former PRIDE Middleweight Grand Prix winner in the main event at UFC 85, tentatively scheduled for June 14 at the O2 Arena in London.

"I think it's going to be a great fight," said Liddell, who recently made a guest appearance at the headquarters for Throwdown Industries. "I think he's going to strike, he's going to wrestle a little bit and he's going to mix it up. It should be fun, and it should make for an interesting fight."...More?

source: msn.foxsports.com

December 30, 2007

St. Pierre, Liddell score big wins at UFC 79

Matt Hughes and his entourage walked into the ring with T-shirts that read "One More Round." After the whooping Georges St. Pierre put on Hughes, the Illinois farmboy won't want any more rounds with the guy who appears to be the future of the UFC welterweight division.

St. Pierre scored a submission victory over Hughes with an armbar at 4:55 of the second round to win the UFC interim welterweight title at UFC 79 in the Mandalay Bay Events Center. St. Pierre won with superior strength and technique.

But in the fight of the night, it was Chuck Liddell who won a slugfest against Wanderlei Silva with a unanimous decision...More?

source: msn.foxsports.com

October 24, 2007

Two Legends Meet at UFC 79

For years, UFC® fight fans have speculated about the outcome of a historic dream matchup between two legendary figures in the sport of mixed martial arts, Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva. Tonight, on Spike TV’s 2007 Scream Awards, UFC President Dana White announced that this dream will finally become a reality when UFC and PRIDE former champions Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and “The Axe Murderer” Wanderlei Silva face each other at UFC 79: NEMESIS live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, December 29, 2007.

July 7, 2007

Liddell Takes on Earnhardt Jr. Today in ESPN’s “Who’s Now"

He’s mixed martial arts’ reigning superstar, an athlete known by fight fans for his right hand to the jaw, and by your sister for scaring the wits out of Johnny Drama on HBO’s ‘Entourage’. Even your grandmother probably knows who Chuck Liddell is after he made an appearance to cheer on his friend Willa Ford during her stint on season one of ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’.

Bottom line, the mohawked Liddell has become the face of the world’s fastest growing sport in recent years, and has rightfully earned himself one of 32 spots on ESPN’s “Who’s Now” list, alongside sports superstars such as Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter, Lebron James, and Tom Brady...More?

source: ufc.com

June 13, 2007

What Was Chuck Liddell Doing Before, After UFC 71?

Chuck Liddell lost his Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title belt at UFC 71, and the world of mixed martial arts today is abuzz with talk about what Liddell was doing both before and after the fight. First, let's go to the video (courtesy of With Leather) that allegedly comes from after the fight:


Yeah, that doesn't look like a guy who's too despondent about losing.

And as for before, Sports by Brooks notes that fellow UFC fighter Vernon White suggested in an interview that Liddell was in substance-abuse rehab shortly before he lost his title to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.

White later backtracked -- kind of -- from those remarks, but there has long been talk that Liddell could stand to have a little more commitment to his craft, and none of the information that has become available today will change that.

source: sports.aol.com

March 26, 2007

UFC Chuck Liddell Slurs and Sleeps Through Interview 300

...Here's another excerpt from the same article on Chuck Liddell being given a random drug test by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his infamous appearance on a Texas morning TV show:

Liddell also addressed the health concerns that followed his early March appearance on the Dallas television show, "Good Morning Texas," when he fell asleep while discussing the film "300."

"I had pneumonia and a fever," Liddell said.

The fighter said he was out late, then took the prescription sleeping pill Lunesta and an over-the-counter dose of Nyquil before waking early to make the television appearance, which can be viewed on YouTube.

"I needed six to eight hours of sleep and only got three," Liddell said. "They should've never got me out of bed."

Following the rambling, often incoherent discussion, Liddell said he was ordered off the promotional road by UFC President Dana White, and was subsequently subjected to a random drug test by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Keith Kizer, executive officer of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, said Liddell passed the drug test.

"He's been tested several times and has never ran afoul of our tests," Kizer said. "Chuck was in a weird state on that show. I don't blame people for being concerned about him, but he silenced his critics."

Ibarra, however, criticized Liddell for appearing on television in that state.

"It was unfortunate that someone so important in the world of mixed-martial arts makes a decision to be out there in the spotlight in a condition like that," Ibarra said. "Hopefully, he learns for the sport and himself to be more reputable."

To read the complete article by Lance Pugmire, visit LATimes.com.

source: wrestlingnewsworld.com

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