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Chuck Liddell

Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

Career Highlights: Known as “The Iceman,” Chuck Liddell is a mixed martial artist who fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship…Along with fellow UFC fighter, Randy Couture, Liddell is widely credited for bringing mixed martial arts into the mainstream of American sports and entertainment…A former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, Liddell has extensive background in kickboxing and collegiate wrestling…He is noted within MMA circles for his exceptional takedown defense and knockout ability…Associated with the Pit team, Liddell recently earned a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu…Liddell began studying Koei-Kan karate at the age of 12…A four-year starter on the football team at San Marcos (California) High School, Liddell became a Division 1 wrestler at California Polytechnic State University where he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in business/accounting in 1995…He made his UFC debut in 1998 with a decision victory over Noe Hernandez…By 2002, Liddell was considered the number one contender for the UFC Light Heavyweight title with growing popularity and support from fans…He went on to win more than 20 championships over the years and became a mainstream celebrity who has his own line of merchandise…Liddell has also made several film and television appearances…He appeared in the pilot episode of the TV series “Blade: The Series,” and in movies such as “Cradle 2 the Grave,” “Bachelor Party Vegas,” and also appeared as himself in an episode of the HBO hit show, “Entourage” … He had cameos in the films “The Death and Life of Bobby Z,” “300,” and “Drillbit Taylor”…Liddell also had a small appearance in the Nickelback music video for their song Rockstar…In May 2007, he became the first UFC fighter to be on the cover of ESPN The Magazine…Liddell released his autobiography titled “Iceman: My Fighting Life” in January 2008.

Updated: May 2009
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