| Chuck The Iceman Liddell was born on December 17, | | | | based on Brazilian vale tudo fighting. Originally known |
| 1969 in Santa Barbara, California and is a mixed martial | | | | as a no holds barred and often violent style of fighting, |
| artist, a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and a former | | | | the UFC has since established and reformed rules and |
| UFC Light Heavy weight champion. Liddell is known for | | | | regulations that have resulted in a wider mainstream |
| his standup fighting techniques and take down defense | | | | appeal. |
| and knockout ability within MMA circles. Liddells fighting | | | | From these beginnings, Liddell has become a |
| versatility and stamina have earned him the nickname | | | | mainstream celebrity, in addition to one of the most |
| The Iceman, and have furthered his budding acting | | | | well known MMA fighters. In 2005, Liddell appeared in |
| career, which includes, among other things, a recently | | | | the first season of the Spike TV reality show, The |
| released commercial for Dell Computers and an | | | | Ultimate Fighter, which featured new UFC fighters |
| appearance in a music video for the band Nickleback. | | | | competing with one another for a contract with UFC, |
| Liddell began his training at the age of twelve, starting | | | | the largest MMA promotion worldwide. Liddell was |
| with Koei-Kan karate, and went on to become a four | | | | coach of team Liddell, and both of the shows winners, |
| years starter on the football team of San Marcos High | | | | Diego Sanchez and Forrest Griffin, also team Liddell |
| school, and later a Division I wrestler at California | | | | members, have gone on to successful careers of their |
| Polytechnic State University, where he graduated with | | | | own. Liddell also has a successful fan club, his own line |
| a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Accounting | | | | of apparel and other merchandise, and has made |
| in 1995. Liddell made his UFC debut in 1998 after a | | | | guest appearances in several movies and television |
| decision victory of Noe Hernandez, and was | | | | shows. Liddells signature fight move, the Octagon, a |
| considered the number one contender for the UFC | | | | wide, swinging punch, is a crowd favorite. |
| Light Heavyweight title, which he later won, catapulting | | | | Liddell, who described himself in an interview with |
| him to a career of further renown. | | | | ESPN as mellow and laid back, has two children, Trista |
| Liddells platform, the UFC, began as a tournament with | | | | and Cade, and a brother, Sean Liddell, who has also |
| the goal of locating the worlds top fighters, and was | | | | fought in the MMA. |