Chuck Liddell is a well-known retired American MMA fighter who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and won the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Liddell is also an actor, having appeared in a number of TV shows and films. In 2009, he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Chuck Liddell |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Charles David “Chuck” Liddell |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 54 years old |
| Birth Date: | 17 December 1969 |
| Birth Place: | Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.88 m |
| Weight: | 92 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Heidi Northcott |
| Children: | Yes (Trista Liddell, Cade Liddell, Brendan Liddell) |
| Profession: | American mixed martial artist |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $20 million |
Chuck Liddell Biography
Charles David “Chuck” Liddell was born in Santa Barbara, California on December 17, 1969. His maternal grandfather taught him boxing techniques when he was a child. Sean, his brother, is also a professional MMA fighter. He attended San Marcos High School and California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California for college.
Chuck Liddell has a 20-2 win-loss record as an amateur kickboxer. He had also studied Brazilian jiu-jitsu and began practicing Koei-Kan karate at the age of 12.
John Mackey Age, Height, Weight
Chuck Liddell was born on December 17, 1969, He is 54 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.88 meters and his weight is 92 kilograms.
Career
Chuck Liddell made his UFC debut in 1998, defeating Noe Hernandez. He then defeated Jose “Pele” Landi-Johns in Brazil. He defeated Alistair Overeem in the first round of the Pride 2003 Middleweight Grand Prix.
In 2005, he became a coach on Spike TV’s ‘The Ultimate Fighter,’ coaching his own team called ‘Team Liddell,’ and the show’s winners were from his team. He defeated Randy Couture to win the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in April of the same year.
He defeated Wanderlei Silva in October 2007, and the match was voted the 2007 Fight of the Year. He left the UFC in December 2010. He has defeated Tito Ortiz, Renato Sobral, Vernon White, Kevin Randleman, Paul Jones, and many others during his career.
Chuck Liddell has also appeared in films and television shows such as ‘How High,’ ‘Bachelor Party Vegas,’ ‘The Death and Life of Bobby Z,’ ‘Drillbit Taylor,’ ‘The Being Frank Show,’ “War Pigs,” and ‘Workaholics.’ He was a season 9 contestant on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ He also had a stake in the bars NZone and Dillinger’s.
Chuck Liddell’s Achievements and Awards
Chuck Liddell was named “Most Dangerous Man” at the Spike TV Guys’ Choice Awards in 2007. He was also named NHB Co-Competitor of the Year in 2001. He is a member of the Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Sherdog named him Fighter of the Year in 2006. He also shared the Fight of the Year Award at the 2007 World MMA Awards.
Chuck Liddell’s Net Worth In 2024
Chuck Liddell’s net worth is estimated to be more than $20 million as of February 2024. As a professional mixed martial artist, he amassed this fortune. His fortune is also derived from his appearances in films and television, and he has dabbled in other businesses. His annual salary is estimated to be $4.3 million. Liddell also owns the restaurants NZone and Dillinger’s. He was the proprietor of ‘The Ultimate Iceman,’ a memorabilia shop.
Chuck Liddell is widely regarded as one of the world’s most popular MMA fighters. He is the first UFC fighter to appear on ESPN magazine’s cover. In his career, he has successfully defended his title four times and has twice been involved in the ‘Fight of the Night.’ Liddell has 16 wins in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.
Chuck Liddell’s Wife, Marriage
Chuck Liddell and his partner Heidi Northcott have been living together since 2010. They have two children, Guinevere and Charles David Liddell Junior. He and Casey Noland have two children, Cade and Trista.
