Chuck Liddell: “I don’t want to come back as a sideshow.”
One of the names that will always be synonymous with MMA is undoubtedly Chuck Liddell. The former UFC light heavyweight champ is as iconic as they come in the sport based on his heavy-handed style and unique look. However, while Liddell may be associated with the Octagon as long as the UFC is around, he’ll likely never set foot inside the infamous eight-sided structure again. Liddell was asked about... [Read More...]
UFC Bad Blood: Liddell vs. Ortiz DVD Review
Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz. “The Iceman” vs. “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy.” Two of the most prominent faces in UFC history. Two of the most decorated fighters and champions to ever grace the Octagon. Former friends. Now enemies. We’ve all heard stories of what happened between the two, but now it’s told by them and the people closest to them. UFC Bad Blood: Liddell vs. Ortiz takes a... [Read More...]
Through My Eyes: Still The Iceman
Mixed Martial Arts is not like other major sports. In other sports, teams play daily, every other day, or weekly. In other sports, fans have the playoffs to look forward to, where no matter what happened in the prior few months, as long as you got into the playoffs, anything could happen in the next couple of months. In other sports, teams have the off-season to draft that promising rookie or sign... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell announces retirement from MMA
The end of an era became official earlier today when iconic light-heavyweight Chuck Liddell announced he was hanging up his gloves for good at a press conference related to this weekend’s upcoming UFC event. However, while Liddell closed one chapter of his life with the news, he quickly followed it up by mentioning he’d opened a new one by accepting a position in the company as Executive Vice President... [Read More...]
“UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin” Previews and Predictions
Rarely are fans privileged enough to see a pair of UFC icons and former promotional champions step into the Octagon and duke it out. June 12th will mark such an occasion, as Chuck Liddell and Rich Franklin are squared away to tap gloves and make history at the GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Also set to face off are affable heavyweight Pat Barry and PRIDE legend Mirko “Cro Cop”... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz to coach The Ultimate Fighter Season 11
Former friends, UFC light heavyweight champions and Octagon rivals Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell will be returning to The Ultimate Fighter house to lend their coaching hands during the eleventh season of the series set to air on Spike TV. Ortiz will be appearing on the show as a coach for the second time on the heels of his recent defeat at the hands of Forrest Griffin at UFC 106, while Liddell will... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell on potential Kimbo bout: ‘I guess I’d do it’
After getting the “tapped” out on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars,” Chuck Liddell is ready to get back into gym. The former UFC Light Heavyweight champion recently spoke with Sherdog Radio Network’s “Savage Dog Show” and expressed an interest in a possible comeback. Liddell, who has looked like a shell of his former self, lost his last four out of five fights, three by TKO/KO.... [Read More...]
Dancing with the Reality Stars: Why Kimbo Slice vs. Chuck Liddell Should Happen
What's next for Kimbo Slice? Sam Caplan says it should be a showdown with Chuck Liddell. During a recent interview with Greg Savage of Sherdog.com, UFC President Dana White responded to a question about the promotion’s growing number of shows and whether they have enough marquee talent to headline the shows by saying he has plenty of headliners. While the UFC has its fair share of stars that... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell to hang up MMA gloves for dancing shoes…. temporarily
It appears as though former UFC light-heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell will be temporarily placing his MMA gloves on the shelf to try his hand at the dance-game when he makes his debut on the insanely popular television show “Dancing With The Stars” according to a recent report on UFC.com. This season is set to kick off on Monday, September 21 on ABC. Liddell has been keeping himself... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell and Charles “Mask” Lewis will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame
Well folks, the mystery is over. After weeks of debate and speculation as to which two men were most deserving of the nod into the UFC Hall of Fame during the upcoming UFC Fan Expo, this evening UFC president Dana White brought the uncertainty to an end as he announced that Chuck Liddell and the late Charles “Mask” Lewis were to receive the honors on his Twitter page. “Hey guys, Chuck... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice vs. Chuck Liddell Just Makes Sense
Something tells me that deep down Chuck Liddell wants that one last fight. Liddell is the most popular fighter on the planet and a proud former champion to boot, there’s no way a fighter with his mentality is going to walk away on a sour note like his most recent TKO loss to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. I just don’t see that sitting very well with Chuck during his many years... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell possible for UFC Hall of Fame in July
Although he has yet to decide whether or not he is going to retire, Chuck Liddell could very likely be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July at their historic UFC 100 event. In an interview with Fighter’s Only Magazine, UFC President Dana White hinted at the very real possibility of Liddell being one of the two new members going into the UFC’s Hall of Fame. White would only give a maybe and... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell: To retire, or not to retire, that is the question
Ever since Chuck Liddell has hit some rough times in his past few fights, talk has been that it’s time for the former UFC light heavyweight champion to retire. Is that really the way to go? I beg to differ, I think “The Iceman” still has what it takes to compete at a high level of MMA. Yes, it’s true, he has been on a rollercoaster downhill it seems, in fact he has won just one... [Read More...]
Dana White says it will be “war” if Chuck Liddell doesn’t retire
In a new interview with InsideFighting.com, UFC President Dana White has reaffirmed his desire for former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell to retire after sustaining his fourth loss in his last five fights last week at UFC 97. White was outspoken about his feelings regarding Liddell’s future immediately after his long-time friend suffered a first round TKO loss to Mauricio “Shogun”... [Read More...]
If it’s truly over… thanks for the memories Chuck
If Saturday night’s fight with Shogun Rua was truly Chuck Liddell’s swan song then we witnessed the end of an era. We witnessed the farewell to MMA’s version of Babe Ruth or Michael Jordan. Chuck Liddell did so much more for MMA than just knocking people out and winning championships. He helped MMA get into the mainstream media. The invention of The Ultimate Fighter was a stroke of genius but... [Read More...]
Dana White says Chuck Liddell has fought his last fight
UFC President Dana White had been clear in many of his interviews leading up to UFC 97 that Chuck Liddell would have to deliver a good showing against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in order to continue his fighting career. Following last night’s TKO loss to Rua at 4:28 of round 1, White indicated stated during the company’s post-fight press conference at the Bell Centre that Liddell’s... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell Responds To Dana White’s Comments
It has taken him some time but former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell has finally responded to some comments made by UFC president and close friend Dana White. Liddell told Fighters Only Magazine that he was unfazed by statements made by White which insinuated that Liddell needed to win impressively against former Pride superstar Mauricio “Shogun” Rua next Saturday at UFC 97. The... [Read More...]
Dana White wants a strong showing from Chuck Liddell at UFC 97 or else
Despite being one of UFC President Dana White’s best friends, even three losses in his past four fights isn’t enough to provide former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell total immunity. In a new interview with Neil Davidson of the Canadian Press, White goes so far as to essentially put his good friend on notice leading up to Liddell’s co-headlining bout vs. Mauricio “Shogun”... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell vs. Mauricio Rua to headline UFC 97 in Montreal
The UFC has decided that a light heavyweight matchup between former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell and former PRIDE standout Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will headline the promotion’s UFC 97 event tentatively scheduled for April 18 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news on Saturday night from a source close to the bout. UFC President... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell’s next opponent could be Shogun Rua or Wanderlei Silva
Editor’s Note: Content from this article appears courtesy of CBSSports.com. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell is on the comeback trail. In his last fight, Liddell suffered a knockout loss to new UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans. Now, Liddell is preparing for his return to the Octagon. He had openly spoke about wanting to face Keith Jardine in a rematch. Jardine defeated... [Read More...]
