Chuck Liddell News

Russell Ess - June 15, 2017

A historical rivalry seems to have been reignited as former UFC light heavyweight champions Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz have gone back and forth on social media recently.

Russell Ess - June 12, 2017

After the UFC was purchased by WME-IMG for the historical $4 billion price tag, the company faced a bit of restructuring. Many employees were laid off including UFC legends Chuck Liddell and Matt Hughes, who held positions with the company following their retirement after competing in the Octagon. Liddell held a position as the UFC executive vice president of business development and with a title like that, the assumption is that there was a nice paycheck that came along with the job.

Russell Ess - June 8, 2017

UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and former champion Jon Jones are scheduled to fight once again at UFC 214, which takes place on July 29 in Anaheim, California.

Russell Ess - June 6, 2017

There has been quite a bit of buzz surrounding a potential return to competition for former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell. There was talk from his longtime coach John Hackleman saying his blessing would depend on who the opponent is and Liddell himself did not give a definitive answer on if we will be seeing him fight again. There was also the lunch meeting between Bellator boss Scott Coker and Lidell. More speculation grew when Liddell posted a photo of him and longtime rival Tito Ortiz in a staredown photo they took together where Liddell said in the caption, “Why not?”

Russell Ess - June 2, 2017

There has been some buzz surrounding a potential return to competition for former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell. Liddell has kept himself busy with training and looks to be in terrific shape. John Hackleman, who is a longtime coach of “The Iceman,” said that if it were up to him on a comeback, it would all depend on the matchup.

Tom Taylor - May 10, 2017

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been given some real reason to believe that two bona fide legends of MMA could soon return to the cage. The first of these legends is former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell, whose coach suggested he might make a comeback if the opponent and payday were right. The second is former UFC welterweight champ Matt Hughes, who recently explained that he’d love a comeback fight because he never wanted to retire in the first place. During the media conference call for Bellator 179, which will be headlined by a welterweight title eliminator between Rory MacDonald and Paul Daley, Bellator President Scott Coker was asked about the possible comebacks of Liddell and Hughes, and said his promotion is likely to talk to both.

Tom Taylor - May 8, 2017

Late last month, former UFC light heavyweight champion and bona fide MMA legend Chuck Liddell burst back into the headlines. It began when Liddell posted a picture to Instagram, which showed him in ridiculous shape – maybe the best shape he’s ever been in. It continued when, after ample discussion about a possible comeback, Liddell’s long time coach John Hackleman suggested such a thing would be possible if the money and opponent were right. “Just like when they first wanted him to quit and he wanted to keep fighting, everybody was thinking I was trying to push him to keep fighting, which isn’t true,” Hackleman said on a recent episode of the Anik and Florian Podcast. “But like I always said, it’s whatever is in his heart. 3 million bucks? Who is gonna tell someone, ‘No, I’m not gonna allow you to make $3 million, which is more than most people make in three lifetimes.’

Tom Taylor - May 2, 2017

Chuck Liddell is in incredible shape. No, really. Despite the fact that he’s been retired for years, the light heavyweight legend is absolutely rippling with muscle. In fact, it’s possible that he looks better than he did for much of his fighting career. All the proof you need of this claim can be found in one of Liddell’s recent Instagram posts, which shows him decked out in fight gear, flaunting a pretty mean six-pack. See this post below.

Russell Ess - January 17, 2017

UFC Hall of Fame legend Chuck Liddell is still getting in the ring here and there, showing glimpses of his past as the king of the UFC’s light heavyweight division.

Tom Taylor - January 8, 2017

Late last month, in the main event of UFC 207, Ronda Rousey made her long-awaited return to the Octagon opposite reigning women’s bantamweight Queen Amanda Nunes. Rousey’s comeback did not go the way she planned, as she was knocked senseless by Nunes in just 48 seconds. Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer had a front-row seat for this wild fight, and the buildup to it. During a recent appearance on The Pony Hour podcast, Buffer weighed in on Rousey’s demeanor during fight week. Contrary to her abrupt loss, he said she seemed to be very focused.

Tom Taylor - December 16, 2016

Last November, in the main event of UFC 193, then women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was knocked out by a Holly Holm head-kick in one of the biggest upsets in the history of our sport. She has not returned to the cage since.

bjpenndotcom - December 7, 2016

Since the new UFC owners have taken over control of the company, the WME-IMG owners have sparked quite a bit of controversy as they have fired numerous high-level executives, including most of the UFC Canada office. Their most recent firings however, saw none other than UFC Hall of Famers Chuck Liddell and Matt Hughes receive their walking papers, much to the dismay of the MMA community.

Russell Ess - October 28, 2016

If you are familiar with Criss Angel, you know that the guy has done some really unbelievable stuff. From ripping Paige VanZant’s body apart to making 100 people disappear in an illusion at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Angel is a major success with his acts.

Tom Taylor - October 27, 2016

In a few short weeks, top-ranked UFC flyweight Ian “Uncle Creepy” McCall will travel to Belfast, Northern Island. Once he’s landed on the Emerald Isle, he’ll look to topple talented veteran Neil Seery and wedge himself firmly back into the flyweight title picture. Before McCall makes this trip across the Atlantic, however, he’ll be partaking in a bit of philanthropy. He’ll do so through Direct Endorsement, an organization he’s a partner in, and one that strives to “raise money for charities all across the world by hosting athletes, celebrities and musicians of all genres.” These events stream live on DirectEndorsement.com, and allow for plenty of fan interaction through a live chat feature.

Russell Ess - July 29, 2016

In this flashback video, we take a look at former UFC light heavyweight champion and UFC Hall of Fame legend Chuck Liddell being interviewed about what he thinks the outcome would be if he fought Manny Pacquiao in the boxing ring. Liddell says the size difference between someone like him and Pacquiao is just too much to handle.

Russell Ess - July 12, 2016

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell didn’t feel any pity for Jon Jones when he began crying at his press conference addressing the media about his potential Anti-Doping Policy violation. Liddell spoke with MMA Mania about how he believes that Jones knowingly took banned substances, which resulted in the failed drug tests.

bjpenndotcom - June 14, 2016

In just under one month, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will make his highly anticipated return to MMA as he faces veteran heavyweight Mark Hunt in a battle of heavy handed heavyweights. The fight, which will serve as the co-main event of the historic UFC 200 event, has the MMA community talking about whether or not Lesnar will be able to make a triumphant return to the Octagon.

bjpenndotcom - June 9, 2016

During the UFC 199 broadcast last weekend, it was revealed that Brock Lesnar would be returning to the Octagon at UFC 199 for one fight. The fight will be Lesnar’s first in nearly 5 years after he retired on a 2-fight losing streak after losing his heavyweight championship, and then being TKOd by Alistair Overeem.