Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell's Professional MMA debut
Liddell made his professional debut against Noe Hernandez on May 15, 1998, fighting on the main card of UFC 17: Redemption.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Noe Hernandez who carried a 3-2-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Chuck Liddell beat Noe Hernandez by Decision at 12:00 of Round 1.
Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Liddell made his debut in the UFC against Noe Hernandez on May 15, 1998, fighting on the main card of UFC 17: Redemption having compiled a 0-0-0 professional MMA record.
Chuck Liddell beat Noe Hernandez by Decision at 12:00 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Liddell has gone on to fight a total of 23 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 16-7-0.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Liddell took his next fight at IVC on August 23, 1998, fighting against Jose Landi-Jons on the of the regional circuit.
Chuck Liddell beat Jose Landi-Jons by Decision at 30:00 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Liddell returned to the UFC on March 5, 1999, fighting against Jeremy Horn on the co-main event of UFC 19: Ultimate Young Guns.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 2-0-0
Chuck Liddell lost to Jeremy Horn by KO/TKO at 12:00 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Liddell returned to the UFC on September 24, 1999, fighting against Paul Jones on the main card of UFC 22: Only One Can be Champion.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 3-1-0
Chuck Liddell beat Paul Jones by KO/TKO at 3:53 of Round 1.
The first man to defeat Paul Jones
Liddell defeated the previously unbeaten Paul Jones on September 24, 1999, at UFC 22: Only One Can be Champion. Paul Jones came into the fight with a 10-0-1 record. Chuck Liddell beat Paul Jones by KO/TKO at 3:53 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Liddell returned to the UFC on December 16, 2000, fighting against Jeff Monson on the main card of UFC 29: Defense of the Belts.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 5-1-0
Chuck Liddell beat Jeff Monson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Liddell returned to the UFC on September 28, 2001, fighting against Murilo Bustamante on the main card of UFC 33: Victory in Vegas.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 8-1-0
Chuck Liddell beat Murilo Bustamante by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Interim Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Randy Couture
Liddell lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Randy Couture on June 6, 2003 at UFC 43: Meltdown.
Chuck Liddell lost to Randy Couture by KO/TKO at 2:39 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 2 fights outside of the promotion, Liddell returned to the UFC on April 2, 2004, fighting against Tito Ortiz on the main event of UFC 47: It's On!.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 13-3-0
Chuck Liddell beat Tito Ortiz by KO/TKO at 0:38 of Round 2.
Winning the belt: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Randy Couture
Liddell won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship defeating Randy Couture on April 16, 2005 at UFC 52: Couture vs. Liddell 2.
This was Liddell's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Chuck Liddell beat Randy Couture by KO/TKO at 2:06 of Round 1.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Jeremy Horn
Liddell defended his belt against Jeremy Horn on August 20, 2005 at UFC 54: Boiling Point.
This was Liddell's first successful UFC light heavyweight title defence.
Chuck Liddell beat Jeremy Horn by KO/TKO at 2:46 of Round 4.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Randy Couture
Liddell defended his belt for the 2nd time against Randy Couture on February 4, 2006 at UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3.
Chuck Liddell beat Randy Couture by KO/TKO at 1:28 of Round 2.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Renato Sobral
Liddell defended his belt for the 3rd time against Renato Sobral on August 26, 2006 at UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral.
Chuck Liddell beat Renato Sobral by KO/TKO at 1:35 of Round 1.
Title defence #4: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Tito Ortiz
Liddell defended his belt for the 4th time against Tito Ortiz on December 30, 2006 at UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz 2.
Chuck Liddell beat Tito Ortiz by KO/TKO at 3:59 of Round 3.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship to Quinton Jackson
Liddell lost his UFC Light Heavyweight title to Quinton Jackson on May 26, 2007 at UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson having previously made 4 title defences.
Chuck Liddell lost to Quinton Jackson by KO/TKO at 1:53 of Round 1.
When was Chuck Liddell's last win?
Liddell's last win came against Wanderlei Silva at UFC 79 on Saturday December 29, 2007. Chuck Liddell beat Wanderlei Silva by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.