Biography
Charles David Liddell is an American former professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1998 to 2018, Liddell is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion (from 2005 to 2007) and is widely credited, along with fellow UFC fighter Randy Couture, with helping bring MMA into the mainstream of American sports and entertainment. Known as "The Iceman", Liddell achieved a 16–7 MMA record in the UFC, and an overall MMA record of 21–9, with 13 of his wins coming by way of knockout. He also achieved a 20–2 record in kickboxing, with 16 of his wins coming by way of knockout, and won two national amateur championships. He retired in late 2010, then came out of retirement for one bout in 2018, in a loss to rival Tito Ortiz.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com2.97
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.71
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0.44
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0
avg
Submissions
1.17
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts30 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Tito OrtizH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 | Nov 24, 2018 |
| Loss | Rich FranklinH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | UFC 115 | Jun 12, 2010 |
| Loss |  Maurício RuaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 97 | Apr 18, 2009 |
| Loss | Rashad EvansH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | UFC 88 | Sep 6, 2008 |
| Win | Wanderlei SilvaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 79 | Dec 29, 2007 |
| Loss | Keith JardineH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 76 | Sep 22, 2007 |
| Loss | Quinton JacksonH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC 71 | May 26, 2007 |
| Win | Tito OrtizH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | UFC 66 | Dec 30, 2006 |
| Win | Renato SobralH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 62 | Aug 26, 2006 |
| Win | Randy CoutureH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | UFC 57 | Feb 4, 2006 |
| Win | Jeremy HornH2H | TKO (retirement) | R4 | UFC 54 | Aug 20, 2005 |
| Win | Randy CoutureH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC 52 | Apr 16, 2005 |
| Win | Vernon WhiteH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | UFC 49 | Aug 21, 2004 |
| Win | Tito OrtizH2H | KO (punches) | R2 | UFC 47 | Apr 2, 2004 |
| Loss | Quinton JacksonH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R2 | Pride Final Conflict 2003 | Nov 9, 2003 |
| Win |  Alistair OvereemH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Pride Total Elimination 2003 | Aug 10, 2003 |
| Loss | Randy CoutureH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | UFC 43 | Jun 6, 2003 |
| Win | Renato SobralH2H | KO (head kick) | R1 | UFC 40 | Nov 22, 2002 |
| Win | Vitor BelfortH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 37.5 | Jun 22, 2002 |
| Win |  Amar SuloevH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 35 | Jan 11, 2002 |
| Win | Murilo BustamanteH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 33 | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Win | Guy MezgerH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | Pride 14 - Clash of the Titans | May 27, 2001 |
| Win | Kevin RandlemanH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC 31 | May 4, 2001 |
| Win | Jeff MonsonH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 29 | Dec 16, 2000 |
| Win | Ron KosakowskiH2H | KO (head kick) | R2 | IFC WC 9 | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Win | Paul JonesH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 22 | Sep 24, 1999 |
| Win | Kenneth WilliamsH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | NG 11 | Mar 31, 1999 |
| Loss | Jeremy HornH2H | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R1 | UFC 19 | Mar 5, 1999 |
| Win | Jose Landi-JonsH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | IVC 6 | Aug 23, 1998 |
| Win | Noe HernandezH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R1 | UFC 17 | May 15, 1998 |
Related Fighters
Tito Ortiz21-12-1 · LHW
Rich Franklin29-7-0 · MW
Mauricio Rua27-14-1 · LHW
Rashad Evans20-8-1 · LHW
Wanderlei Silva35-14-1 · MW
Keith Jardine17-11-2 · MW
Quinton Jackson38-14-0 · HW
Renato Sobral37-12-0 · LHW
Randy Couture19-11-0 · LHW
Jeremy Horn92-22-5 · LHW
Vernon White26-33-2 · LHW
Alistair Overeem47-19-0 · HWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.