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February 17, 2010
Chuck Liddell talks TUF talent.
Chuck Liddell coached the first season of TUF and now he returns to face team Ortiz in the latest season.Here is what he had to say about the new season's fighters:
"We've got a lot of good guys like usual, but this season there are some that I just know are going to be really good. The thing that reminds me of that first season is we've got so many guys who you can see have got what it takes.
What's so much different is that in the first season we didn't really know what we were doing.We had those stupid challenge things and we did so many stunts because thats what we thought reality t.v was about.I know some years you have fighters going in just to stir things up a bit and become tv stars,but thats not what this season's guys are about. These guys want to be fighters"Source: Lowkick
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February 14, 2010
Chuck Liddell at Le Reve Show in Wynn Las Vegas
Last night, UFC legend Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell took the evening off from his busy training schedule to spend some quality time with his family (Photo credit: Joe Durkin/Wynn Las Vegas). Liddell was spotted taking his family, including children Trista and Cade to see the breathtaking aquatic show Le Reve at Wynn Las Vegas.
Chuck Liddell with his children and cast of Le Reve Show at Wynn Las Vegas
Photo credit: Joe Durkin/Wynn Las Vegas.
After the show, Liddell and family were taken backstage for a tour of the production and also to meet the talented cast. The cast members were thrilled to meet the UFC fighter and posed for pictures while joking around with the athlete. Liddell even posed with the ballroom dancers, reminding him of his days on Dancing with the Stars.
Chuck Liddell with cast of Le Reve Show at Wynn Las Vegas
Photo credit: Joe Durkin/Wynn Las Vegas.
Chuck Liddell with cast of Le Reve Show at Wynn Las Vegas
Photo credit: Joe Durkin/Wynn Las Vegas.
Source: LasVegasNews.com
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February 12, 2010
Chuck Liddell: "[Tito Ortiz] Always Says Something Stupid. What Else is He Going to Say?"
You can call former UFC light heavyweight champ Chuck Liddell many things, but an alcoholic better not be one of them.
In case you missed it, Tito Ortiz started a smear campaign during “The Ultimate Fighter 11″ media day, where the two will serve as opposing coaches on the latest season of the hit reality show, claiming Liddell can’t stop sucking on the bottle.
Although Liddell has earned the reputation of club hopper over the years, at no time was his partying interfering with his personal life or career, so Ortiz’ outrageous comments not only caught the MMA world off-guard, but “The Iceman” as well.
“I don’t know what his problem is,” Liddell told Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com. “I don’t know why he would say it. If it were true, it’s an [expletive] thing to say. If it isn’t true, which it isn’t, it’s doubly bad so I don’t know what his problem is. I don’t know why he’s running his mouth like that.
“But he always says something stupid. What else is he going to say? You know he runs his mouth trying to get attention. That’s what he does.”
Chucky is right on all counts here. IF the alcohol abuse were true, why would Ortiz bring something so personal to light? Well, that answer can be found in one of Liddell’s other observations of “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” – he’s the ultimate self-promoter and antagonist.
Having gone a disappointing 0-3-1 over his last four scraps, talking is clearly what Ortiz does best nowadays and perhaps that’s why the UFC opted to bring the 35-year-old back for one final Octagon run.
However, this is Tito in rare form. Never before has he taken things to this level of personal invasion and Liddell intends to make him pay for it.
“It bothered me,” Liddell stated. “Yeah you know, I kind of knew going to fight him again, that he was going to say something to piss me off. I just thought it would take a little bit longer. I mean, I was taking it as a tuneup fight. I mean I knocked the guy out twice. I mean what is there to get motivated for?
“But now I’m going to try to kill him. So good job Tito. Good job.”
Source: 5th Round
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February 9, 2010
Anna Trebunskaya and Chuck Liddell
Chuck and Anna Trebunskaya are featured in the SI swimsuit issue.
Watch the video outtakes!
Source: Sports Illustrated
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February 5, 2010
Exclusive: Liddell Talks Tito, 'TUF 11' & Future UFC Plans
The Iceman uses some profanity in this interview, especially when Ortiz comes up, so watch the vid at your own risk.
The Sporting Blog's Chris Littmann braved the wind and rain -- and Chuck Liddell's terrifying squint -- at a promotional event for Reebok's new "Zigtech" training shoes in Ft. Lauderdale on Friday to bring The Rumble this exclusive interview with the former UFC light heavyweight champion.
Freshly back from temporary retirement, Liddell is currently serving his second tour of duty as a coach on the "Ultimate Fighter" reality show, this time alongside longtime nemesis Tito Ortiz. The Iceman doesn't mince words about the prospect of fighting Ortiz for a third time.
In the wake of his comments to Fight! Magazine that he'd like to recapture the UFC's 205-pound title, Littmann asks Liddell how many fights he realistically has left, whether it hurts to hear close friend and UFC President Dana White worry publicly about his health and how he views his appearance on "Dancing with the Stars," now that he's had some time to reflect.Source: The Rumble
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February 4, 2010
I'm already pumped up about punching Tito Ortiz in the mouth
Props: Las Vegas Sun
Quoteworthy:
"These six weeks should motivate me. I did one interview with [Ortiz] today and I'm already getting pumped about punching him in the mouth. I knocked him out twice already, but I have no problem getting up to fight him. I'd want another fight (after Tito). Hopefully, Dana will be happy and I'd want a shot at a contender and then a shot at the title. I don't think I have anything to prove, really, but I'd like to prove (Dana) wrong and show him I'm not done. I'm not too old and I can still fight. You need to go out on your own. I'm not going to let fans or people that aren't close to me and don't know what I can still do make that decision for me. They were glad when Randy retired after I knocked him out (in 2006). Everyone said, 'Oh, he's done now. He's too old.' He came back and he's still fighting."
Former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell talks about how easy it is to get motivated to fight when you're working alongside Tito Ortiz.. The UFC Hall of Famer will be coaching against "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 11, which is scheduled to debut on Spike TV in April. Shortly thereafter, Liddell and Ortiz will hook 'em up for a third time. After that, "Iceman" wants another two fights -- including a title shot.
Source: MMA Mania
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January 30, 2010
Truesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd.'s TapouT R&D Training Center Hosts Chuck "The Iceman" Lidd
MMA Fighting Legend Trains for Bout Against Tito OrtizTruesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd. (OTCBB: SEWE) announced that mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Chuck Liddell is training for UFC's Ultimate Fighter House at Truesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd.'s TapouT Research & Development (R&D) Training Center, located in Las Vegas, NV. Liddell, the former UFC Light Heavy Weight Champion, is training for his upcoming fight against Tito Ortiz.
"The TapouT R&D Training Center provides professional fighters the opportunity to train with state-of-the-art MMA equipment," said Eddie Wenrick, CEO of Truesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd.
Truesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd.'s TapouT R&D Training Center is the world's first fully functional MMA facility dedicated to testing MMA specific equipment and training methods. Built by a brand that has become synonymous with the attitude and prominence of mixed martial arts, TapouT's distinctive, authentic logo graces everything from clothing to equipment.
Designed for everyone at all fitness levels, the TapouT R&D Training Center is predominately a class based training facility with a full schedule that features a variety of MMA themed classes. In addition to a broad spectrum of martial arts instruction, the majority of the cardio/fitness classes are non-contact.
For more information about Truesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd.'s TapouT R&D Training Center, visit www.tapoutlasvegas.com.
About Truesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd.
Truesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd. is the premiere logistic marketer of branded concepts and equipment, partnering with the mixed martial arts (MMA) industry leaders. Embedded with the explosive growth MMA sport, the company's current clientele base includes the industry's top brands such as UFC, TapouT, Strikeforce and Gold's Gym. Visit the Truesport Alliances & Entertainment, Ltd. website at www.truesportltd.com.
Source: CNNMoney
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January 26, 2010
Chuck Liddell says filming 'TUF' a good start to his comeback
Chuck Liddell is one of the coaches for Spike TV’s upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. Liddell’s team will face off against one coached by rival Tito Ortiz.
Before the UFC announced that Chuck Liddell would return to mixed martial arts and coach against Tito Ortiz on the 11th season of "The Ultimate Fighter," there had been plenty of speculation that his fighting career was over.
But according to Liddell, the speculation wasn't necessary. He was never even close to hanging it up.
"I knew I wanted to fight," Liddell said. "As a fighter, I have to go out my own way. If I go out, it has to be my decision. I can't let someone else make that decision for me."
After taking a long break from the sport following his loss to Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in April, Liddell is in Las Vegas for the next six weeks to film the upcoming season of "TUF," which premieres March 31 on Spike TV.
Getting back into the gym as a coach has been great, Liddell told the media Monday, and it has been good preparation for his comeback fight against Ortiz. That fight should happen sometime this summer.
"It's a good way to do it. It's a good way to get pre-trained," Liddell said. "I wanted to take a year off, so that would have taken me through April. It's a good way to make sure if that's the guy they want me to fight, I'm motivated for it. These six weeks should motivate me."
It's well-known that Ortiz (15-7) and Liddell (21-7) already have a long history, dating back to before they met in the octagon for the first time in 2004.
Liddell accused Ortiz of avoiding a title defense against him while Ortiz held the championship belt from 2000 to 2003.
After losing the title to Randy Couture, Ortiz met Liddell in one of the most anticipated fights in UFC history. Liddell posted a knockout win, then added a TKO win over Ortiz in a rematch in 2006.
Although the rivalry has died down quite a bit since, Liddell said six weeks of constant interaction should rekindle some of the animosity.
"I did one interview with him today and I'm already getting pumped about punching him in the mouth," Liddell said. "I knocked him out twice already, but I have no problem getting up to fight him."
Liddell is looking to bounce back strong from a tough stretch he suffered prior to the break, in which he lost four of his last five fights.
The slump prompted UFC president Dana White to repeatedly say he believed the 40-year-old fighter should retire.
Even after he announced that Liddell would be returning to competition, White said in December that he hoped it would be for only one fight.
Not surprisingly, Liddell has longer plans than one fight — a couple of comeback fights and, if he wins, a climb up the light heavyweight ladder.
"I'd want another fight," Liddell said. "Hopefully, Dana will be happy and I'd want a shot at a contender and then a shot at the title.
"I don't think I have anything to prove, really, but I'd like to prove (Dana) wrong and show him I'm not done. I'm not too old and I can still fight."
Ortiz, who dropped his only fight in 2009 to Forrest Griffin in November, actually agreed with his rival once Monday, saying he believed Liddell still can be competitive in the UFC.
"He's in shape and his sense of awareness is there more than ever," Ortiz said. "Maybe he'll refine himself. He's realized he has his fight career ahead of him and he wants to take advantage of it. I think Chuck shouldn't have a problem at all."
Liddell said he doesn't blame anyone for questioning his abilities given his current skid, but also pointed out that fans can have a short memory.
After dropping two straight to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Keith Jardine in 2007, Liddell remembers everyone proclaiming he was back after he defeated Wanderlei Silva by unanimous decision in December that year.
In the following fight against Rashad Evans, Liddell said he believed he was winning the fight until Evans dropped him with a now-famous right hand in the second round.
If he had held on to win that fight, Liddell said, things would be different today.
"It's hard when you dominated for so long and then lose four out of five fights," he said. "But the funny thing is, after I lost those two fights I beat Wanderlei and everyone was saying, 'Oh, you're back.'
"Then, if that punch from Rashad is one inch off and he doesn't knock me out, I probably would have won that fight and got a title shot."
It will be at least another five months before Liddell and his fans get to see if his first fight back is a successful one.
But even if it's not, Liddell said he won't allow anyone to push him out of the sport. He'll leave on his own time.
"You need to go out on your own," Liddell said. "I'm not going to let fans or people that aren't close to me and don't know what I can still do make that decision for me. They were glad when Randy retired after I knocked him out (in 2006). Everyone said, 'Oh, he's done now. He's too old.'
"He came back and he's still fighting."
Source: Las Vegas Sun
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January 23, 2010
Chuck Attends Tryst Anniversary in Las Vegas
Tryst celebrates fourth anniversary with red carpet and party
Danny Mahoney/Wynn Las Vegas
Tryst managing partner Jesse Waits and UFC legend Chuck Liddell on the red carpet of Tryst in the Wynn on Jan. 22, 2010.
Source: Las Vegas Sun
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January 21, 2010
The Return of Chuck "Iceman" Liddell to the Ultimate Fighter
By Gina L. CalibosoIn December 2009, Dana White announced that Chuck “Iceman” Liddell, 21-7, a coach from the first season of the Ultimate Fighter will be making a return for Season 11.
Since his last fight, Liddell has been seen on HBO’s “Entourage” and “Dancing with the Stars.” But I think it’s a smart move to see Liddell back in the Octagon. It is a homecoming for the Iceman. At 40, it’s best for his career that he considers life outside of the ring even as a coach. But by Randy Couture standards, Liddell still might have more fight in him.
For Season 11 of the Ultimate Fighter, Liddell the coach will be up against Tito Ortiz, 16-7-1 who also makes his return. As a member of the UFC Hall of Fame which also includes such MMA greats Randy “The Natural” Couture, 17-10 and Royce Gracie, 13-2-2, Liddell will hopefully lead his team and a skilled fighter towards the elite MMA contract with the UFC. In the first season of Ultimate Fighter, he matched up against Randy Couture. It would make for a great season end fight, but you never know with President Dana White and the UFC.
In Season 10 of the Heavyweights, I was expecting Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, 30-7 to fight Rashad “Suga” Evans, 19-1-1. It was so painfully clear that the two needed to meet in the Octagon. It would have made a great headline match from the drama of the show leading to the PPV event. However, this fight has since fizzled due to Jackson’s would be retirement and new career as a film star. Evans, by contrast, defeated Thiago Silva, 14-2, most recently in UFC 108. But again, Dana White is constantly making supposed matches just to ensure the UFC’s future. I don’t quite count out UFC 1?
Finally – Evans vs. Jackson.
But let’s get back to the Iceman. In looking at his fight career, Liddell’s performance in the Octagon cannot be questioned. Even as he faces a younger rival in Ortiz, it is in his fights against the 46-year old Couture, 17-10, that reveals MMA excellence. In UFC 43 back in June 2003, Liddell suffered a loss against Couture due to a TKO in the 3rd round.
Two years later in UFC 52, appropriately titled Couture vs. Liddell II, he defeated Couture with a KO in the 1st round. Finally, in February 2006, in UFC 57, again appropriately titled Liddell vs. Couture III, Liddell scored a 2nd round KO over the then just in his 40’s champ Couture. By the way, Couture, now 46, is fighting in UFC 109 on February 6 this year against Mark “The Hammer” Coleman, 16-9.
Liddell also has a winning record against Tito Ortiz. In April 2004, in UFC 47, Liddell went to the 2nd round against Ortiz, but not for very long. At :38 into the 2nd round, Liddell scored the win by TKO. In December 2006, in UFC 66, he defeated Ortiz again with a 3rd round TKO.
In November 2009, Ortiz most recently suffered a loss against Forrest Griffin in UFC 106 – Ortiz vs. Griffin II with a split decision. Both Liddell and Ortiz come to the Ultimate Fighter at a good point in their fight careers. It’s Liddell’s most recent fight record that perhaps reveals he needs to re-focus his training a la Randy Couture and get into the best shape and MMA mentality if he is to fight against Ortiz for a 3rd time.
Since 2007, Liddell has experienced a series of losses that point in the direction of re-evaluation of his fighting style which consists primarily of a good balance between his stand up striking to his grappling. However, since Liddell has been in the UFC, the MMA tactics and newly crowned champions of late are different fighters. Luckily, Liddell has great athleticism and mental toughness. But whether or not his body can take it just might make the difference in his eventual return.
In May 2007, in UFC 71, against Rampage Jackson, Liddell suffered a TKO in 1:53 of the 1st round. 4 months later in UFC 76, he lost to Keith “The Dean of Mean” Jardine, 14-7-1, in a split decision with the fight going all three rounds. In UFC 79, in December 2007, he defeated Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva, 32-10-1, in a unanimous decision going all three rounds.
As 2007 was a full fight year, Liddell did not fight again until UFC 88 in September 2008 where he fought and loss to Rashad Evans. Evans scored the KO in the 2nd round. In April 2009, Liddell suffered another loss with a TKO against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, 18-4, within 4:28 in the 1st round. Altogether, Liddell has fought 5 times in the last 2 years with a 1-4 win-loss record.
As Liddell does have amazing athleticism, I can see that he may easily adapt to his opponent. And as far as his age and veteran status go, Liddell cannot be counted out just yet. It appears that for MMA and UFC overall, Liddell must establish his dominance with a convincing stand-up and go for the KO in the opening round. If he gets caught with the right strike, Liddell may lose. But two great things stand out for Liddell: his controlled aggression and fearlessness.
Even though his most recent fights show losses, Liddell isn’t the type of fighter or athlete to back down in his own development and stature as a fighter that can get better and most importantly, win.
Luckily, Liddell has set a standard in the world of MMA. UFC President Dana White knows this for a fact and the Iceman’s presence is nothing but lucrative. Overall, it’s a good thing for Liddell to come back as coach, maybe he can teach something to the up and coming UFC fighters.
Either way, as coach or as fighter, Liddell has nothing to prove to anyone, maybe just himself, that he set the standard for MMA and will continue to do so – at least until his next fight.
Source: Ringside Report
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January 10, 2010
Chuck To Appear In Major Motion Picture with Mickey Rourke and Megan Fox
Liddell is currently on location in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he is filming a movie currently titled "Passion Play" which also features Mickey Rourke and Megan Fox.
This won't be Liddell's first time acting though. In the past he has appeared in movies such as "Drillbit Taylor", "How High", and "Cradle 2 The Grave", as well as television shows like "Entourage", "Punk'd", and "Blade: The Series".
Megan Fox recently spoke with MTV regarding the upcoming movie:
"I'm doing a movie called ‘Passion Play' with Mickey Rourke. There is a love story there. It's clearly not going to be a typical one. My character is basically a circus freak. She lives in a cage and she has wings. She's not an angel, but she has these giant wings that grow out of her back. She's a freak and she's on display."
Source: 411Mania
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December 19, 2009
Chuck Liddell ends retirement talk and returns against TIto Ortiz as TUF 11 coach
It is obvious Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell had no intention of retiring as he makes his return to MMA starting with a coaching stint against Tito Ortiz in The Ultimate Fighter 11. Coming off a less-than-impressive stint on Dancing with the Stars he makes his way back to the promotion where he found his success and will fight Tito Ortiz for the third time following the culmination of TUF 11.
“The world knows that there is no love lost between Tito and Chuck,” UFC President Dana White said in a UFC press release. “These two guys will do whatever it takes to beat each other. Whether it’s fighting or checkers, Chuck wants to beat Tito and Tito wants to beat Chuck. On Season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter, we’ll see which legend can score the upper hand when it comes to coaching the next batch of rising stars.”
While Dana White appears genuinely concerned for the health of Chuck Liddell, and has gone on record as saying he would like him to retire due to a recent string of knockouts, if Liddell is going to fight anyway - he appears more interested in seeing Liddell compete in the Octagon than outside of it.
From a contendership perspective a bout with Ortiz really means little, but Ortiz is not known for his stand-up punching and kicking power so this bout appears tailor made for the Iceman and could very well be his swan song.
The Ultimate Fighter is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 10:00pm ET/PT
Source: MMARingReport.com
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December 18, 2009
Round 5 first series of UFC figures launched
The UFC takes yet another step toward mainstream recognition with the latest release of figures from Round 5. This news will no doubt be welcomed by the memorabilia collectors, given the latest run of bad luck the UFC seems to be in the middle of with injuries and fight cancellations.
An interesting addition to this range is Chuck Liddell, who it has been announced will be fighting Tito Ortiz for a third time after coaching the next series of The Ultimate Fighter next year.
Here is some more info on the figures:
Round 5 UFC Series 1 Now in Stock at Toys"R"Us in United States
World's leading Toy Retailer Carrying Liddell, St. Pierre, Evans, Florian, Guida, Machida Figures
MARKHAM, Ontario, Canada, December 15, 2009 – In time for the last stretch of the 2009 Holiday Season, all six collectible mixed martial arts figurines in the Round 5 UFC Series 1 are now available exclusively at Toys”R”Us retail locations across the United States, it was announced today by Barron Lau, Round 5 CEO and co-founder and Damon Lau, president and co-founder. UFC Series 1 includes standouts Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell, Georges “Rush” St. Pierre, “Suga” Rashad Evans, Kenny “KenFlo” Florian, Clay “The Carpenter” Guida and Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida.
The collectibles are scheduled to be available at other retail outlets and at www.Round5MMA.com early in 2010.
“We are pleased to have been able to step up production to enable Toys’R’Us to stock our first Round 5 UFC Series in time for the holidays,” said Damon Lau. “Our previous Series were a big hit last year at this time, and response to this group has been very strong.”The six collectibles are presented in a new UFC-themed packaging that includes action photos of each respective fighter's memorable moments as well as a short biography.
About Round 5
Round 5 (www.Round5MMA.com), headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada, is the MMA industry’s fastest growing worldwide collectible figure company. Committed to developing intricately detailed figures, Round 5 strives to remain true to the sport of MMA and its personalities.
Source: Examiner.com
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December 7, 2009
"The Ultimate Fighter 11" debuts March 31, features middleweight fighters
"The Ultimate Fighter 11" debuts March 31, features middleweight fighters
Following Saturday's announcement that UFC legends and former champion Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz will serve as coaches on the upcoming 11th season of "The Ultimate Fighter," Spike TV today unveiled additional information about the show.
"TUF 11," which goes into production next month, debuts Wednesday, March 31 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the UFC's longtime cable home.
Although the call initially went out for both middleweight and light heavyweight fighters, Spike TV officials today announced the show will feature just middleweight competitors.
They'll presumably compete in the show's traditional 16-man single-elimination tournament while divided into two teams.
"The Ultimate Fighter" debuted in 2005 and has since launched the careers of more than 100 UFC fighters. The most recent season, which concluded this past weekend, was the highest rated in series history.
Liddell and Ortiz, who were introduced as coached on this past weekend's live broadcast of The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, both coach for the second time. Liddell, who comes out of an unofficial retirement for the gig, coached the debut season against Randy Couture, and Ortiz coached opposite Ken Shamrock on "TUF 3." As with most seasons of the show, Liddell and Ortiz will meet in a season-ending, coach-vs.-coach bout. (Liddell has won both of his previous matchups with Ortiz.)
As MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) reported in October, a recent open tryout for "TUF 11" drew more than 250 hopefuls, including former UFC fighters such as Bobby Southworth (who also appeared on the first season of "TUF"), Nick Thompson and Logan Clark.
For the latest on "The Ultimate Fighter 11," stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.Source: MMAJunkie
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December 6, 2009
LIDDELL AND ORTIZ TO COACH TUF SEASON 11
THE BIGGEST FEUD IN UFC® HISTORY CONTINUES
CHUCK LIDDELL AND TITO ORTIZ TO COACH SEASON 11 OF THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER®
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – In The Ultimate Fighting Championship®, no feud has been more inspired than the one featuring light heavyweight legends Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. The long-standing rivalry between “The Iceman” and “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” has featured two, historic clashes inside the famed Octagon®, each of which was filled with heated exchanges, intense bravado, and passionate displays of athleticism. What’s more, each Liddell-Ortiz encounter left fans choosing sides in this epic rivalry.
In professional sports, fans live for rivalries. Whether it’s Boston vs. New York in baseball, Toronto vs. Montreal in hockey, or Ohio State vs. Michigan in football, fans have a burning desire to see their favorite teams soundly defeat eternal adversaries. Regardless of standings, rankings, or championships on the line, fans believe wins over bitter rivals are of the utmost importance.
In 2010, MMA’s biggest feud takes on a whole new meaning. In what will be one of the most hotly-contested seasons ever, Liddell and Ortiz have been selected to face off as coaches of Spike TV’s most popular original series ever, The Ultimate Fighter®. Scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 10:00pm ET/PT, two of the sport’s biggest icons will lead their respective teams in a season that will produce fireworks never-before-seen in the Liddell-Ortiz saga.
“The world knows that there is no love lost between Tito and Chuck,” UFC President Dana White said. “These two guys will do whatever it takes to beat each other. Whether it’s fighting or checkers, Chuck wants to beat Tito and Tito wants to beat Chuck. On Season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter, we’ll see which legend can score the upper hand when it comes to coaching the next batch of rising stars.”
A native of Santa Barbara, Calif., Liddell (21-7) served as coach of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter in January 2005. Known for his phenomenal striking ability and staunch takedown defense, “The Iceman” earned his way into the UFC Hall of Fame by defeating the likes of Vitor Belfort, Renato Sobral, Randy Couture (twice), and Ortiz (twice). Considered by many as the greatest 205-pound fighter ever, Liddell believes he will score another victory when he coaches opposite Ortiz next year.
“I am excited for the opportunity to coach on The Ultimate Fighter, especially since I get a chance to beat Tito again,” said Liddell, who became a pop culture icon with appearances on hit programs such as “Dancing with the Stars, “Entourage,” and “The Apprentice”. “This is a perfect chance for me to help young fighters grow and it’s a chance for me to get another win against Tito.”
The longest-reigning champion in UFC history, Ortiz (16-7-1) once held the light heavyweight title for nearly four years. An outstanding wrestler with vicious ground and pound, “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” owns wins over some of the sport’s elite, including Belfort, Forrest Griffin, Wanderlei Silva, as well as three victories over Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock. A coach on season three of The Ultimate Fighter, Ortiz returns to the show holding the firm belief that he will finally knock off his arch nemesis.
“This season of the show is important to me in so many ways,” said Ortiz, who appeared on the hit series “Celebrity Apprentice” in 2008. “I love coaching and I’m happy that I can give my fighters a chance to become better athletes. Plus, I think I’m a better coach than Chuck. I think my guys are going to be hungry and ready to smash Chuck’s guys. I can’t wait to see his face when that happens.”
About The Ultimate Fighting Championship®
UFC is the largest live pay-per-view provider in the world and the fastest growing main stream sports organization in history. Owned and operated by Zuffa™, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC® produces over twelve live pay-per-view events annually that are distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iNDEMAND Networks, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Avail-TVN Entertainment, BellTV, SaskTel Max™, Shaw Pay-Per-View, and Viewers Choice. International distributors include WOWOW in Japan, Premiere Combate and SporTV in Brazil, with worldwide distribution via the Internet on UFC.com and Yahoo! Sports. UFC content is distributed commercially through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. and Canadastar in Canada. UFC programming is distributed in 132 countries, territories and jurisdictions, reaching 415 million homes worldwide.
Ultimate Fighting Championship®, Ultimate Fighting®, UFC®, The Ultimate Fighter®, Submission®, As Real As It Gets®, Zuffa® , The Octagon™ and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks, registered service marks, trademarks, trade dress and/or service marks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC and licensed to its affiliated entities and other licensees in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks referenced herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC, its affiliates or other respective owners.Source: UFC
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December 5, 2009
Liddell says he's still learning, ready for Ultimate Fighter vs. Ortiz
At age 40, Chuck Liddell is going back to his familiar stomping grounds.
In 2005, Liddell was a coach on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. Next year, he'll be back on Spike's UFC reality show for the 11th season.
By Adam Larkey, ABC via APAnd he'll be matched up against Tito Ortiz, renewing one of MMA's classic rivalries.
"I don't mind slapping him around," Liddell says of Ortiz, whom he defeated in 2004 and 2006.
The 2006 rematch had the highest gate receipts of any MMA fight card in Nevada history. Liddell went on to celebrity status no fighter had seen in the USA, appearing on TV shows, magazine covers and in Nickelback's Rockstar video.
In 2009, after his April loss to Mauricio Rua, he appeared on Dancing with the Stars, where he was eliminated in Week 4 despite posting a higher score than two other competitors.
Liddell acknowledged that UFC president Dana White had been concerned about his career. Since beating Ortiz the second time, Liddell has lost four of five fights, three by knockout.
"I've been arguing with Dana about wanting to fight again for a while," Liddell says.
Ortiz, at least, is more of a wrestler than a hard hitter. Aside from his three wins over the aging Ken Shamrock, Ortiz hasn't posted a knockout win since 2001.
Liddell spoke Saturday night with USA TODAY before heading off to an early 40th birthday party. He reaches the milestone Dec. 17 but doesn't think it's a big deal.
"It's another year, I guess," Liddell says. "I still feel great."
And he's still learning, crediting 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu with rounding out his skills.
"I'm always working on stuff," Liddell says. "I'm always trying to learn new things and new training techniques."
(Posted by Beau Dure)
Source: USA Today
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September 10, 2009
Cade "The Icicle" Liddell with Conner of MMA Religion
Little Ice Man Cade Liddell (son of Chuck of course) speaks on all things Dad, Dancing with the stars, and being the son of the most famous UFC fighter of all time. AND shows us some of Chucks 'secret' dance moves!
Click here to watch the video.
Source: MMA Religion
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August 26, 2009
Chuck Competes in the PokerNews Sports Legends Challenge
25 of the greatest legends in sports history and 25 world famous Poker Pros will compete in the first-ever PokerNews Sports Legends Challenge presented by AbsolutePoker.net, a four-day sports fantasy and gaming experience that will take place Sept. 14 – 17, 2009 at the Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas.
The Sports Legends Challenge is the sports fan’s ultimate fantasy featuring four days of casino gaming and golf cash prize tournaments with some of the biggest names in sports.
Chuck will compete with Troy Aikman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Richard Petty, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Emmitt Smith, Reggie Jackson, Tony Hawk, Joe Namath, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Mark Messier, Fuzzy Zoeller, Jerry West, Herschel Walker, Jim Brown, Randy Couture, Bobby Hull, Ozzie Smith, Laffit Pincay, Brooks Robinson, Gale Sayers, Kyle Petty, Lennox Lewis and Rocco Mediate.
To up the ante, the event will also feature 25 of the world’s top Poker Pros such as Phil Hellmuth, Annie Duke, Johnny Chan, Jamie Gold and Mike Sexton, who will play with and coach event participants. The Sports Legends, Poker Pros and participants will compete in a variety of events including No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em, blackjack, slots and golf tournaments to vie for up to $10 million in prize money.
The other top Poker Pros confirmed to participate include T.J. Cloutier, Layne Flack, “Cowboy” Kenna James, Antonio Esfandiari, Men “The Master” Nguyen, Mark Seif, Cyndy Violette, Robert Williamson III, Gavin Smith, Barbara Enright, Amir Vahedi, Marsha Waggoner, Kathy Liebert, Chip Jett, David Singer, Marco Traniello, Karina Jett and Robert Daily.
Source: Sports Legends Challenge
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August 21, 2009
The Iceman takes on Dancing with the Stars
Chuck will be one of the contestants on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” when its new season begins on Sept. 21.
“I want to win,” Liddell told the media. “I don’t like losing in anything, so I’ll work as hard as they’ll let me. “I’m gonna go out, be myself, and show what kind of people we do have in this sport,” he said. “I’m sure the reaction will be mixed [among fight fans]. My friends are gonna be excited, and I’ll never hear the end of it because they’ll make fun of me, but it should be fun and I think everyone will like it.”
Source: ABC - Dancing with the Stars
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August 13, 2009
Chuck on the cover of Fighters Only with Randy Couture and Wanderlei Silva
Chuck Liddell. Randy Couture. Wanderlei Silva. Three legends in the sport of mixed martial arts and three men who's legacy will never fade.
The trio have had long and glorious careers and while they may be in the latter stages of their time as competitors, they are stil champions forever.
Fighters Only Magazine brought the three of them together for an exclusive and unprecendented photoshoot to accompany a feature in the July edition of the magazine.
Source: Fighters Only Magazine
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July 22, 2009
Meet Chuck Liddell at Koscheck's AKA Fresno Gym GRAND OPENING!
Meet Chuck "Iceman" Liddell at KOSCHECK'S AKA American Kickboxing Academy FRESNO
*GRAND OPENING* August 1st, 2009 12-4 pm
Located @ Bullard & Marks in Fresno, CA
MMA Super Star Chuck Liddell & other World Famous AKA Fighters will be on location at the Grand Opening signing autographs! Chuck will be signing autographs from 12pm-1pm.
Get FREE pictures with MMA Stars during this Grand Opening Event!
Special sign up packages for Kids, Adults, & people interested in general MMA classes & fitness.Source: www.kosmma.com
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July 1, 2009
Party with Chuck in Vegas
Chuck will be signing autographs at the MMA Expo at Mandalay Bay in the UFC booth on Friday, July 10th from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. In addition, you can also party with Chuck!
As one of MMAJacked's great friends, you are invited to their pool party at Tao Beach in Las Vegas. To make sure that you're not only on the list, but that you have first crack at the cabanas nearest Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell's, Jens "Lil Evil" Pulver's, Ryan "Darth" Bader's, and Brande "The Goddess" Roderick's, the cabanas and day beds are free to reserve.
Click Read More for reservation information.Source: www.icemanmma.com
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June 30, 2009
Liddell to Headline UFC's Star-Studded Fan Expo
In anticipation for the historical UFC 100 event at Mandalay Bay on July 11, the organization has planned an opportunity for mixed martial arts fans unlike ever before to mingle with the most influential fighters of all time.
The first-ever UFC Fan Expo has been scheduled to run from Friday, July 10 right up to the first fight of the UFC 100 card the following day. The event will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The UFC has already confirmed the attendance of premier fighters from the UFC, WEC and PRIDE.
Just a handful of those confirmed in attendance include: Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Kenny Florian, Forrest Griffin, Royce Gracie, Lyoto Machida, Quinton Jackson, Rashad Evans, Miguel Torres, Mike Brown, Urijah Faber, Wanderlei Silva and Mauricio Rua.Source: Las Vegas Sun
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June 3, 2009
Meet Chuck Liddell and Support Team Folsom
Come celebrate Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell as the guest of honor at the Grand Opening of Folsom MMA on Saturday, June 6th starting at 3pm benefitting Team Sacramento / Team Folsom at 316 Natoma Street in Folsom, CA. This free event includes a BBQ. For information, call 916-817-1988 or go to FolsomMMA.com.
Team Folsom, which originated from Team Sacramento and the Konjo School of Martial Arts, was created to assist low-income and high-risk youth through martial arts, athletics, and academics. Over the past three decades, they have earned a reputation as an organization that unites the principles of perseverance, dedication, strenuous training, commitment, and technical excellence with a strong culture of unity, family, teamwork, mutual support, and encouragement.Source: Team Folsom
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June 2, 2009
Meet Chuck Liddell at the Monarchs Home Opener
Meet UFC legend and former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell at an exclusive meet and greet and question-and-answer session following the Sacramento Monarchs Home Opener on Saturday, June 6th at 1pm!
"I am psyched to come to the Monarchs game and see the WNBA live," Liddell said. “I love watching athletes perform at the highest level in all sports, and these women can play. I hope all the UFC fans in the area come out and join me for this game."
Be sure to join Chuck at the game and hear him speak at an exclusive postgame meet and greet. Your Monarchs game ticket is your pass to attend this special postgame event.
Purchase your tickets today! Click here or call 916-419-WNBA for more information.Source: WNBA - Monarchs
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May 19, 2009
Chuck Liddell Breaks his Silence about Retirement
Over the last few weeks, speculation has run rampant about Chuck Liddell’s future. And The Iceman has remained quiet…until now, breaking his silence about his retirement in an exclusive interview with MMAMadness.
“I’m going to take some time off and figure out what I want to do, and see what else I think I can do,” Liddell told MMAMadness. “I’ll still be training guys and I’ll still be working out and training.”
Liddell says that he will make a definitive decision on whether or not to retire within the next year, but he is not ready to make it just yet.
“I’m too emotional to make a rational decision,” he admitted, “so I want wait and take my time. I’m not going to make that decision until I sit down and look at it after a little while. “I need some time off anyway, and when everyone stops worrying about it, I’ll make my decision on my own,” Liddell said.
“Right now, I couldn’t say that I’m not going to fight again.” Liddell admits that if he does call it quits, it will be a difficult decision. “All I’ve been doing my whole life is training to compete,” Liddell mused. “It’s a hard thing to give up for an athlete. It’s hard to stop competing after so many years.”
Over the next year, Liddell will continue to train fighters, and will continue to work on maintaining his strength and technique for when or if he decides to fight.
Source: MMAMadness
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May 11, 2009
Chuck Liddell Featured in MMA Unltd - June 2009
The June, 2009 issue of MMA Unltd is out and Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell is featured. Check it out as we learn about how he became a top MMA fighter, his tattoo on his head, and a few of his favorite fights.
Known for being a devastating striker, Chuck Liddell is all business when it comes to fighting and as he makes clear before every match, he is there to knock his opponent out. However, ‘The Iceman’ didn’t start out so devastating.
Chuck overcame difficult times as a child, as he was born with a potentially crippling problem that had doctors suggest he wear metal braces on his legs. His mother, wanting to see him develop like other children, chose instead to put him through punishing sessions of physical therapy.Source: www.icemanmma.com
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April 15, 2009
Chuck Liddell on Covers of US and UK Editions of Fighters Only Magazine
With more than a decade spent fighting in the Octagon, Chuck Liddell is one of the most recognizable fighters in the world. Pick up a copy of Fighters Only magazine's US or UK edition in April and you may see a slightly different side to him in the six-page exclusive interview.
Effortlessly cool outside the Octagon, Chuck doesn't mix his words when speaking about the light heavyweight title and his recent losses. When asked whether he thinks Rashad Evans will stay champ for long, Chuck dryly responds, "I'm not planning on letting him stay champ for long. So no."
Source: Fighters Only magazine
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April 6, 2009
Chuck Liddell on the Cover of Special-Edition MMA Unlimited Magazine
Chuck Liddell is seen as one of the coolest fighters in the UFC. His signature style has spawned a host of imitators and his laid-back attitude and fun-loving demeanor is a huge factor in his popularity with fans. However, in the Octagon, Chuck is ice cold.
Known for being one of the most devastating strikers, "The Iceman" is all about business when it comes to fighting, and as he makes clear before every match, he is there to knock his opponent out. It's what made Chuck a fan favorite, and with 8 KOs and another 5 TKOs in his 21 victories, viewers expect to see him land his trademark lopping punches with brutal effect.
Source: MMA Unlimited
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March 29, 2009
Chuck Liddell on Premiere Episode of Spike TV's "Deadliest Warrior"
Who would win in a battle to the death--a Samurai or a Viking? William Wallace or Shaka Zulu? The Japanese Yakuza or the Sicilian Mafia? Spike TV seeks to finally put these age-old questions to rest in "Deadliest Warrior," an unprecedented, unscripted series that pits history's greatest warriors against one another to determine, once and for all, who reigns supreme.
Premiering Tuesday, April 7 (10-11 pm, ET/PT) on Spike TV, the debut episode ("Gladiator vs. Apache") features the crowd-pleasing killer of ancient Rome going up against the fierce, unyielding, scalp-picking Native American warrior. Modern-day gladiator Chuck Liddell makes a special appearance in this episode to test the gladiator's lethal weapons using his legendary striking abilities.
Source: Spike.com
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March 9, 2009
Chuck on the Cover of Revolver Magazine
Revolver Magazine gives readers a sneak peek into a day of hardcore training when three members of the metalcore band Atreyu spend a day with former Ultimate Fighting Champion Chuck Liddell, "a battering ram of a man with 21 recorded wins under his belt, nearly two-thirds of which were achieved by knockout." Atreyu vocalist Alex Varkatzas and guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel travel to Liddell's home gym, the Pit in San Luis Obispo, where Chuck arrives wearing flip-flops and looking the part of a SLO resident. But not long after that, the trademark blue shorts with the icicles at the waist are on...and so is the action.
Read the full article and see the photos here.
Posted March 10, 2009
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February 24, 2009
Chuck's Ferrari F430 Featured in MMA Unlimited Magazine
MMA Unlimited Magazine paid a visit to Chuck Liddell to check out his ride, a silver Ferrari F430, and showed that he has "mad skills not only in the Octagon but also on the road." The 4.3-liter V8 engine tops out at 196 mph and is capable of going from 0-60 in just four seconds. The car also includes features like the E-Diff, a sensor that regulates the distribution of torque to the engine depending on data such as steering angle and lateral acceleration, and it comes with an exclusive set of Goodyear tires that were designed specifically for the car.
Check out the photos of Chuck, his daughter Trista, and the Ferrari here.
Posted February 24, 2009
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February 20, 2009
Chuck to be Featured in Topps' New Line of UFC Trading Cards
Topps, the leading creator and marketer of sports and related trading cards and entertainment products, was granted exclusive rights to produce UFC-brand trading cards featuring current, future, and former UFC athletes, including Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell. The deal lasts through May 2011 for UFC trading cards and stickers.
"MMA continues to become one of the most popular sports in the country and Topps is looking forward to joining forces with UFC's rising stars and illustrious history," said Warren Friss, Topps' GM of Sports and Entertainment. "We are extremely excited to work with UFC and give our collectors access that has never before been available in our industry."
As part of the deal, UFC will provide Topps with unique elements of their organization such as gloves used in matches and pieces of the UFC Octagon. Some of the UFC cards will feature Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Matt Hughes, Brock Lesnar, Royce Gracie, Forrest Griffin, and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.
Posted February 20, 2009
Source: Topps / Chuck Liddell
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February 16, 2009
Autographed Chuck Liddell Action Figure Being Auctioned to Benefit Special Olympics
UFC officials and UFC star Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell have teamed up for an auction to benefit the Special Olympics. JAKKS, a company that makes lifelike UFC figurines, is auctioning off the sole prototype from its limited-edition Chuck Liddell figurine line, and all proceeds from the eBay auction will go to the Special Olympics.
The action figure is autographed by Liddell, UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta, and UFC president Dana White. JAKKS also announced upcoming figurine releases for Anderson Silva, Brock Lesnar, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Michael Bisping, and others.
The auction began Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 pm EST and ends Sunday, February 22 at 8:00 pm EST. (Type "JAKKS UFC Exclusive" into the search bar on eBay.)
Click here to see a photo of the figurine.
Posted February 16, 2009
Source: MMAJunkie.com / Chuck Liddell
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February 2, 2009
The Iceman to Fight Shogun at UFC 97 in Montreal
Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell will take on Mauricio "Shogun" Rua on Saturday, April 18 at UFC 97 in Montreal, Canada. "I'm very excited about fighting Shogun," 39-year-old Liddell said. "It's another step in getting back my title. I'm going to hit him hard and I plan on knocking him out. The Canadian fans have been great for years. They are some of the most exciting fans in the world."
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January 22, 2009
Chuck on the Cover of Defy Magazine
Chuck Liddell gives an in-depth interview to Defy magazine, opening up about his wins, his losses, his injuries, and his desire to keep fighting. Chuck began studying kickboxing at age 12 and was wrestling at 14. He trained in Kempo and Koei-Kan karate and earned a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under John Lewis. After graduating with a degree in business and accounting from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1995, Chuck looked for a way to make money without having to sit in an office all day. “When I finally got my first big fight, it was only a thousand bucks but it led to a chance to get in a tournament where the winner of a bout could get $20,000.” Chuck won the first fight and then got into the tournament and won two more, totaling a win of $40,000. “Now I get paid that to go drink in a bar for the night.”
Source: Defy Magazine / Chuck Liddell
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January 9, 2009
Wanderlei Silva Wants to Fight Chuck Liddell
Though he's not thrilled about it, Wanderlei Silva might be moving from light heavyweight to middleweight. But before he (possibly) does, he wants to have a rematch with Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell. Though he lost to Liddell at UFC 79, he feels they would put on another great show.
"I am thinking I want to fight Chuck again," Silva says. "I want to fight with him again because I had a good match with him, and his style is a good style for me, and my style is good for him. It's good for the show."
Following Silva's loss to Quinton Jackson at UFC 92, UFC president Dana White hinted at a second meeting between Silva and Liddell. If they fight again, Silva said he will work harder to get inside Liddell's guard.
Posted January 6, 2009
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January 9, 2009
Chuck Liddell Will Be Back, and He'll Fight Anybody
Despite three losses in his past four fights, Chuck "the Iceman" Liddell says he's not done. "I'm not going anywhere," Liddell says. "I love fighting, and I'm going to keep fighting." Liddell told ESPN magazine that he's waiting to hear from the UFC regarding his next opponent, but that he plans to return in March or April. "I'll fight anybody, any time," he says.
Liddell held the light heavyweight championship title from April 16, 2005 to May 26, 2007, with four defenses. After Quinton "Rampage" Jackson knocked him out, the title belt has changed two more times, with Rashad Evans being the latest winner. "It's a wild division right now," Liddell says. "All of those guys are good, and Rashad deserves the title. But I still look at that list and think I belong at the top." He continues: "I'm a few fights away from a title shot. But that's always what I'm looking for--a chance at the belt."
Posted December 31, 2008
Source: ESPN.com / Chuck Liddell
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January 9, 2009
Chuck and ICEMANRX Give Away a Custom Hummer at UFC 92 After Party
At Chuck Liddell's UFC 92 after party at Studio 54 in Las Vegas, a lucky 22-year-old Oklahoma State University student named Clint Hughes won the keys to a custom ICEMANRX Hummer H2. And that was just the tip of the iceberg: Chuck also picked Clint up from the Las Vegas airport in his limo, took Clint to dinner, and watched UFC 92 live with Clint. Chuck even left a personal message for Clint on his voicemail. A huge UFC fan, Clint idolizes the Iceman--he even named his dog Chuck in the fighter's honor.
Click here to see exclusive pictures from the event.
Posted January 9, 2009
Source: IcemanMMA.com
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January 8, 2009
Chuck Liddell at Orange County and San Diego Barnes & Nobles on 1/9/09 and 1/10/09
This weekend, Chuck will be signing copies of his memoir, "Iceman: My Fighting Life," at Barnes & Noble stores in Huntington Beach and Chula Vista. His appearance also marks the release of the book in paperback form.
Orange County:
January 9, 2009, 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Huntington Beach
7881 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647San Diego:
January 10, 2009, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Barnes & Noble Chula Vista
2015 Birch Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91915Posted January 7, 2009
Source: IcemanMMA.com
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January 8, 2009
Chuck Liddell Ranked #6 in Light Heavyweight Category on SportsIllustrated.com
Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell made #6 on SportsIllustrated.com's list of top MMA fighters. Others in the light heavyweight list include (in order): Rashad Evans, Quinton Jackson, Forrest Griffin, Lyoto Machida, Dan Henderson, Wanderlei Silva, Keith Jardine, Vladimir Matyushenko, and Thiago Silva.
The article also notes that 60% of the 70 fighters on the list compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship or World Extreme Cagefighting. Also noteworthy is that 40 of the fighters are from the U.S.; for the time being, it appears that America is the leading manufacturer of top mixed martial artists.
Posted January 8, 2009
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January 7, 2009
Chuck Liddell Ranks #5 on Sherdog.com's Official Mixed Martial Arts List
In the light heavyweight category, Chuck Liddell made #5 on Sherdog.com's official ranking. Also on the list (in order) are Rashad Evans, Forrest Griffin, Quinton Jackson, Lyoto Machida, Chuck Liddell, Wanderlei Silva, Keith Jardine, Thiago Silva, Luis Arthur Cane, and Vladimir Matyushenko.
Click here to see the complete list with all categories.
Posted January 7, 2009
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December 12, 2008
Chuck Liddell and the UFC Take over Barnes & Noble Monday December 15th
Join Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell for the release of the trade edition of the OCTAGON™ book at Barnes & Noble. Chuck will sign purchased copies of the book for fans.
OCTAGON™ showcases the work of photographer Kevin Lynch as well as the stars of the Ultimate Fighting Championship events in highly detailed and artfully rendered portraits - moments before going into battle and moments after the fight has ended. In these larger-than-life photographs Lynch captures the confidence, fear and passion in the eyes of key UFC athletes.
Source: UFC - Octagon Book Signing
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December 2, 2008
Chuck to Teach Striking Class for MMA Clinic
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell (21-6-0) will teach a striking class for an MMA clinic at American Top Team in Florida on Sunday, December 7th.
Liddell will be joined by his long-time trainer John Hacklmen of the Pit in San Luis Obisbo.
Affliciton middleweight “The Law” Matt Linland (21-5-0) of Team Quest in Portland will also be in attendance to teach takedown techniques; and ATT’s own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, Ricardo Liborio (0-0-1), will round out the day on the mat.
Doors will open at 10:00; admission is $100, payable at the door. American Top Team is located at:
4631 Johnson Road
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073Source: Fighters.com
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November 12, 2008
A Note from Chuck About the USO Tour
Chuck regrets that he has to cancel his participation in the upcoming USO Tour. It was a preemptive strike to be sure that he gets healthy as he enters negotiations for his next fight, presumably sometime in early 2009.
He wants to express his respect and admiration for our members of the Armed Services and finds his work with the USO one of the most rewarding aspects of his career.
Source: MMA Weekly- Chuck Liddell USO
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October 17, 2008
Chuck on the Cover of MMA Worldwide
"You come into this world with your word and your honor and you are the only one who can take it away from yourself before you go." Chuck is profiled by MMA Worldwide, prior to the Rampage Jackson fight. Chuck reflects on family, his hectic schedule and favorite movies and bands.
Click here for the whole article.
Source: MMA Worldwide
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October 17, 2008
What Is Chuck Really Like?
Jay Glazer profiles his friend Iceman for FIGHT! magazine. "If all the other athletes in the world stayed true to who they are the way Chuck does, the sports pages would be one boring read. We wouldn’t have the prima donnas that capture our daily conversations, and we would be without the seasonal soap operas brought about by Kobe, T.O., Shaq and A-Rod."
Click here for the whole article.
Source: FIGHT! Magazine
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October 17, 2008
Chuck on the Cover of Tapout Magazine
Chuck takes some time prior to UFC 88 to "catch up" with Tapout Magazine. He discusses what he has been up to, Kimbo Slice and why he just can't get left alone.
Click here for the whole article.
Source: Tapout
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September 24, 2008
“Mabuhay” in Manila
Over 4,000 people, some who had been in line as long as three hours, were packed into the SM Mall of Asia to watch the Iceman show off his trademark moves during an open workout. “Mabuhay [or 'Welcome'],” he said to his throng of cheering International fans. “I was really surprised. It was kinda shocking how many people actually showed up to watch me work out for an hour. It’s crazy. I didn’t expect it to be that big here. I thought it was a new market for us.” After the event fans mobbed the ring in order to get an autograph. Iceman obliged signing T-Shirts, hats and even beer cans.
The UFC will be hosting its first event in the Philippines in the Summer of 2009. See video from the event here.
Source: ABS CBN News
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September 19, 2008
Chuck on the Cover of ESPN: The Magazine
Chuck became the first UFC fighter to make the cover of ESPN: The Magazine. The seven-page spread details his rise, his bare knuckle approach to fighting (and to life) and why he is known as “The Iceman.”
Source: ESPN The Magazine
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September 19, 2008
Chuck in Inked Magazine
From the March 2008 issue, Inked proclaims “Liddell is responsible for making televised fights exciting again.” They champion the UFC fighter who is “smart, athletic, and more often than not, covered in ink.”
Source: Inked
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September 19, 2008
Chuck in GQ
As much as we would like to, we can’t walk around in boardshorts all of the time. Chuck subjects himself to GQ as an example of how to wear a suit, accentuating the athlete’s build, not some scrawny model.
Source: GQ
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September 19, 2008
Chuck in Playboy
Chuck talks about his loss to Quinton Jackson: “It’s something that I’ve gotten away with before. This time I got caught.” The story chronicles the sport’s rise from what Sen. John McCain called “Human Cockfighting” to “The Ultimate Fighter.”
Source: Playboy
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September 19, 2008
Chuck on the Cover of Men’s Fitness
Chuck discusses his workout schedule with Men’s Fitness. While he doesn't work out three times a day five days a week, he has figured out how to squeeze in one day a month for cutting loose and partying.
Source: Men's Fitness
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September 19, 2008
Press Conference with Chuck Liddell and Rashad "Sugar" Evans
In anticipation of UFC 88, Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell sat down with Rashad “Sugar” Evans for a pre-event press conference. Chuck quelled any concerns about the injury that sidelined him for UFC 79.
“I stayed training the whole time I was rehabbing. I was swimming… I was hitting the mitts. There is not too much I need to do about getting motivated to fight. I love fighting, I get excited about every fight I go into. I want to get my title back. I will be strong coming in…I want to be the first one to give him a loss.”
The undefeated Sugar paid his respects to the Iceman: “I get to fight a legend in Chuck Liddell… if I want to be the man I got to beat the man.”
Click below to view video.
Source: UFC 88 Press Conference
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September 19, 2008
Booksigning for "Iceman: My Fighting Life"
Chuck recently hosted a booksigning of his New York Times Best Seller "Iceman: My Fighting Life." Iceman posed for pictures and gave autographs and the occasional headlock.
Source: Wire Image- Chuck Liddell
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September 19, 2008
Chuck Presents at Spike TV's 2008 "Guy's Choice Awards"
Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell was joined by LA INK's Kat Von D in presenting at Spike TV's 2008 "Guy's Choice Awards." The duo presented "Ballsiest Band," in which Linkin Park beat out the Foo Fighters.
Source: Wire Image- Chuck Liddell
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September 19, 2008
Sherdog's Pre-UFC 88 Interview
Chuck discusses the Wanderlei Silva fight and why his takedowns made the difference in UFC 79, his hamstring rehab and, of course, how he intends to fight Rashad “Sugar” Evans for UFC 88, September 6th.
“My reach is always gonna give me an advantage, if I can keep him on the end of it. That’ll be the plan. I want to keep him on the end of him on the edge of my punches, you have to do that, especially with wrestlers...I don’t want to crowd him and be tied up, scramble around and have to wrestle with him…He’s gonna try and take me down and hold me down and score points that way...I don’t think it would be the smartest thing to stand there and exchange with me. I hit pretty hard…I am gonna try and make him pay for being there. “He also talks about his plans after UFC 88, which could include a faceoff with Forrest Griffin.
Source: Sherdog Videos
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September 19, 2008
ESPN Pre-Fight Press Conference
Chuck and Rashad “Sugar” Evans recently sat down with ESPN for a pre-fight press conference. Chuck, as usual, was asked about reclaiming his title. "People are always asking me about the belt,” he said, “so I tell them that's what I want, but I never look past the fight in front of me…After this fight is over we will deal with that.”
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September 19, 2008
Iceman on "Sportscenter"
In anticipation of UFC 88, Chuck has a one-on-one interview with ESPN’s “Sportscenter.“ While some have been concerned with Chuck making weight, he assures us that is not the case. “It was a comfortable cut for me. It was easier than I thought it would be…I’m on weight and ready to go.” He also talks about his now-healed hamstring, his recent mainstream celebrity status and his strategy to take down Rashad “Sugar" Evans.
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September 19, 2008
UFC 88: Post-Fight Press Conference
After a surprising second round knockout at the hands of Rashad Evans, Chuck confirmed that he may be down, but he definitely isn’t out. At the end of the first round, Chuck led unanimously with judges Jordan Breen, Mike Fridley and TJ De Dantis all scoring 10-9.
In a post-fight press conference, he told reporters, “I’m fine. And I got caught, what do you want me to say? I don’t know if I would have changed [the strategy]. I thought we had a good game plan for the fight. Obviously, I just didn’t execute it very well.”
Naturally, this led to questions about a possible retirement. “I’ll definitely take a little time,” said Iceman. “I always said I’ll decide if I want to retire in the training room, not after a fight. “
UFC 88: Breakthrough was held at the Philips Arena in Atlanta in front of a crowd of over 14,000, including Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and current light heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin.
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September 19, 2008
Liddell vs. Evans is on in Hotlanta!
After an impressive win over longtime rival Wanderlei Silva, Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell is climbing back into the Octagon. UFC 88 has been announced for Sept 6 where he will take on Rashad “Sugar” Evans in Phillips Arena in Atlanta. Evans, while undefeated has not seen any ring action since November 2007 winning a split decision over Michael Bisping at UFC 78. They were originally scheduled to meet last June, but Chuck suffered a hamstring injury that forced a cancellation of the event.
Source: MMA Weekly 6-16-2008
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September 19, 2008
Liddell Takes Unanimous Descision at UFC 79
In front of a capacity crowd at Mandalay Bay, “UFC 79: Nemesis” settled a six year bar bet between MMA fans. Who would win in a match up pitting Pride Fighting Champion Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva vs. UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck “Iceman” Liddell? In an intense and bloody three rounds, Chuck came out on top with the unanimous decision.Source: MMA Weekly 12-30-2007
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September 19, 2008
Iceman Calls Out Rampage!
In an interview with THE SUN, Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell called out Quinton “Rampage” Jackson as his next opponent. Liddell said: "I want to fight Rampage real badly. I actually think I match up very well against him, but I’ve managed to lose to him twice now.
"But the third fight will not have anything to do with the first two, it will be a fresh start. Rampage is the one fight I really want, as much as I want my title back.
"He’s lost the belt now, so I can’t beat him and win the title back in one fight, but I want to fight him just as bad as when he was champion.” It had been speculated that the winner of UFC 88 would face off with Forrest Griffith for the belt.
Before that, Chuck must get through Rashad “Sugar” Evans on September 6 at UFC 88, where he is the odds on favorite. "Evans is a very different type of challenge because he is very fast, goes for takedowns, and has a mentality to try and take the fight into his comfort zone.
"I won’t allow him to do that, I’ll pressure him for three rounds if I have to but I think I’ll knock him out. I think I’ll get to him. I have real doubts about his shot.
"He won’t be able to take me down. He had a hard time taking Michael Bisping down in his last fight, and I’m known for stopping shots.Source: The Sun UK
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September 19, 2008
Sugar Can't Escape Iceman
Let’s say you are Rashad Evans and trying to relax before your UFC 88 bout with Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell. Going to a movie might sound like a good idea. Perhaps he shouldn’t have picked “Pineapple Express.”
"I went to a movie the other day to relax and clear my head, and I see Chuck (Liddell) on the screen," Evans says. "You can't escape him anywhere."Source: USA TODAY -Chuck Liddell
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September 19, 2008
The Sun Predicts "Chuck in 2"
Jim Burman of the The Sun has predicted that Chuck will KO Rashad in the 2nd this weekend for UFC 88. He claims, “Renowned for his unorthodox looping punches, his resilience to take downs and his KO power, Liddell is a master of his art…A master of working angles to keep his opponents guessing, Liddell will add another victim to his highlight reel and most likely score his twelfth concussive finish with a second round stoppage victory…The only way that I can imagine Evans can win is by finding a ‘lucky shot.’”
Source: The Sun UK
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September 19, 2008
"Chuck Can’t See a Problem with Evans"
Yahoo Sports UK/Ireland spoke with Chuck recently about the upcoming UFC 88. "Evans is a very different type of challenge because he is very fast, goes for takedowns, and has a mentality to try and take the fight into his comfort zone.
"I won't allow him to do that, I'll pressure him for three rounds if I have to but I think I'll knock him out." Chuck, has also been looking past this fight to regaining his title. "I figured because I held the title for so long, I would be getting a title shot after I beat Silva but for whatever reason it didn't work out that way. So after this fight I want the title shot, yeah. I was asked about fighting Forrest when he won the Ultimate Fighter three years ago, and I said he's not ready and I'd beat him up.”
Source: Yahoo UK
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September 19, 2008
Sports Illustrated Predicts Unanimous Decision:
SI.com’s Josh Gross examines the Sept. 6th main event: Chuck “Iceman” Liddell vs. Rashad “Sugar” Evans. “Time and again, Liddell neutralized fighters like Evans by counterpunching while moving backwards and stopping takedowns when he needed. Even if opponents could get past Liddell's heavy hands, there was no guarantee a takedown would follow.” Gross does acknowledge that Sugar is “a good wrestler who developed an affinity for striking,“ and anticipates a methodical striking fight. In the end, he predicts Iceman will win out on a unanimous decision.
