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12-29-2010, 08:57 PM
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Chuck Liddell Retires from MMA, Accepts New Executive Position With UFC
Chuck Liddell has officially retired from MMA.
UFC president Dana White announced at Wednesday's UFC 125 press conference in Las Vegas that "The Iceman" was walking away from active competition to accept a position as the new UFC executive vice president of business development. "I want to thank Frank [Fertitta], Lorenzo [Fertitta] and Dana [White] for everything they've done for me over the years and for the sport. Most of all, I want to thank my fans, my family," Liddell said before choking up. "I love this sport and I'm excited going into a new stage in my life and keep promoting the best sport in the world and the sport I love. They're giving me the opportunity again to keep promoting and keep doing stuff now that I'm retired." The 41-year-old Liddell ends his legendary career with a 21-8 record. He made his MMA and UFC debut at UFC 17 on May 15, 1998, defeating Noe Hernandez via unanimous decision. After losing to Jeremy Horn at UFC 19, Liddell would go on to win his next 10 fights in a row before losing an interim light heavyweight title fight to Randy Couture at UFC 43. Liddell finally captured the 205-pound title at UFC 52 in April 2005, defeating Couture in the second round. He would successfully defend the title four straight times before losing the belt to Quinton Jackson at UFC 71. That loss marked the end of Liddell's dominance in the UFC, as he went 1-4 in his next five fights, including losing his most recent three fights in a row. Liddell's last fight will go down as a UFC 115 first round TKO loss to Rich Franklin.
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12-29-2010, 09:00 PM
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Old news.. JB already told us!
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12-29-2010, 09:08 PM
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chuck is and always will be a living legend!!!....one of my all time fave fighters,he deserves the best!.
 ......f'em up chuck!.
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#5
12-29-2010, 09:33 PM
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My original take was actually slightly incorrect too...
I think Dana or somebody misspoke, because I was in the other room when it started and my buddy said that they said Lorenzo was retiring, then at the end Dana said that wasn't the case... But I did watch Chuck almost cry...it was sad.
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12-29-2010, 10:28 PM
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Always will be one of my favorites. This sport is where it is today because of guys like Chuck, and Matt.
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12-29-2010, 10:31 PM
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Here's a vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Q0DoLCMxQ
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12-29-2010, 11:23 PM
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actually i'm glad Chuck retired and took a job with the UFC...he really had nothing left to prove.
good for you Chuck.... and good luck with your new career ! ! !
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#9
12-29-2010, 11:59 PM
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It's quite nice to read this. He had an awesome run as champion, he's one of the best of all-time and he's a legend. Just fantastic to watch in his prime (and out of it).
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12-30-2010, 02:21 AM
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Quote:
Gonna miss they guy in the cage!!! Props to Dana and the Fertittas'
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It is because you chose to get on the mat that makes you the winner. Think about how many people are not on that mat right now. - Luis Sucuri Togno
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