10 Things UFC Want You To Forget About Chuck Liddell

Iceman is always nonchalant in the face of hardship but his remarkable career hasn’t gone without its fair share of trials and tribulations.

By Sam Heard /

Chuck €˜The Iceman€™ Liddell (21-8) is not only one of the most instantly recognisable celebrities to have ever established themselves in the UFC but is also a hall of famer and is still an employee of the company, utilising his business degree in his capacity as executive vice president of business development. To say that the actions of Chuck Liddell impact the UFC would be an understatement. The Iceman is one of but a handful of fighters who have transcended the status of MMA fighters to break into the ranks of general celebrities alongside the likes of Ronda Rousey, Jon Jones and Anderson Silva. Even while he was still fighting, Chuck maintained a relatively active acting schedule with appearances in How High, The Death and Life of Bobby Z and Entourage (as himself). Chuck Liddell€™s distinctive image, undeniable toughness and entertaining brawler-style warrant all the success he enjoys today. Indeed, in his heyday Chuck Liddell was one of the most fearsome fighters in any weight class, knocking opponents out indiscriminately with his trademark overhand right. However, there are certainly things that the UFC would rather you not know about the former light heavyweight champion. The Iceman has so much star power that the wrong kind of publicity could be very damaging to the MMA promotion. Though The Iceman is always nonchalant in the face of hardship, his remarkable career hasn€™t gone without its trials and tribulations. Here are the 10 things the UFC would like you to forget about Chuck Liddell.