Chuck Liddell “Iceman” is a world-renowned mixed martial artist based in the USA whose net worth is estimated at $12 million. As one of those known to have brought MMA into the limelight, he had 21 wins and 9 losses in his MMA career. He is an inductee of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Hall of Fame and the first fighter to appear in America’s Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) magazine.
Chuck is also a podcaster and actor who has appeared in many films and TV series. In contrast to his MMA career, many people do not know that he has a degree in Business/Accounting. There are other things to learn about the MMA star as you read on.
How Chuck Liddell Makes His $12 Million Net Worth
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There is no gainsaying that Chuck Liddell is one of the richest fighters in the world, his net worth is estimated to be nothing less than $12 million. He has engaged in various businesses and was a co-owner of bars like Dillinger’s and NZone situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Ultimate Iceman owned a memorabilia store in San Luis Obispo which he ran in 2010. It was eventually closed the next year in order for him to focus on other businesses.
He Makes Wealth From MMA
Chuck from an early age had an interest in the combative sport. He then began studying Koei-Kan Karate when he was 12 and eventually tattooed “Koei-Kan” on his scalp. In high school, he excelled in wrestling and football. Under his belt is an amateur kickboxing record of 20 wins and 2 losses, 16 of his victory were by way of knockout.
His mixed martial arts career began with his training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu with Jon Lewis as his coach in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is called the “Iceman” because of his self-assurance before fights. John Hackleman his one-time coach gave him the moniker after his third kickboxing match. It is said that Hackleman observed that Liddell had no observable nervous tics before fights and always looked like he was going for a stroll in the park.
Chuck Liddell made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut in Alabama at the 1998 UFC 17, winning Noe Hernandez. He dominated the sport thereafter, clashing with legendary fighters like Jose “Pele” Landi-Johns, Tito Ortiz, etc. Liddell knocked fellow kickboxer Guy Mezer unconscious during his competition as the first UFC fighter to fight in Pride Fighting Championship. After losing a couple of fights, friends and family suggested he hang his gloves and Liddell retired on December 29, 2010. Not long after, he assumed the position of Vice president of business development with UFC.
The world was surprised when Liddell announced a comeback on April 14, 2018. He was coming out of retirement to fight Tito Ortiz; a fight he lost via knockout and returned to retirement.
Apart from his career in MMA as a fighter and as a coach, Chuck is also a published author. His autobiography, Iceman: My Fighting Life, was published in 2008.
With a career that lasted from 1998 to 2018, he has won 21 fights, losing 9, including his last four. More so, in his last seven, he only won one.
Acting is a Major Contributor To His Net Worth
In 1981, he played the role of Boy Scout in The Postman Always Rings Twice. This marked the beginning of a flourishing acting career that would last for decades. Currently, he is running a podcast called Icebreaker podcast with comedian, Adam Ray.
Chuck Liddell Biography
Chuck Liddell is 55 years old. He was born in Santa Barbara, California on December 17, 1969. Liddell has a sister named Laura and two brothers: Sean and Dan.
Sean Liddell is also a mixed martial artist who as well engages in World Extreme Cage Fighting (WCE). He has partial Irish ancestry and a father who was virtually absent throughout his growing-up years. Charles David Liddell (birth name) was in fact raised by his single mother and maternal grandfather who taught him and his siblings the art of boxing.
Members of His Family
Lidell has a daughter named Trista with MMA fighter Casey Noland, who was once his partner. Over the years, he dated a handful of popular names like Maria Venus, Juliette Lewis, Willa Ford, and Jayden Jaymes. His son Cade came from one of his previous relationships.
The former UFC fighter is now married to Heidi Northcott, a professional poker player and they have two kids together. Their first is a daughter named Guinevere Liddell, she was born sometime in 2011. Guinevere has a younger biological brother born in 2013; his name is Charles David Liddell Jr.
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Fun Facts About Chuck The Iceman
- 1. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs around 203 lb.
- 2. Born on December 17, 1969; he happens to share the same birthday with the boxer Manny Pacquiao and Pope Francis.
- 3. He successfully defended his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship four times.
- 4. His professional record shows that he won 13 matches via knockout and lost 7 in the same manner. By decision, he lost a match and won 7, and by submission, he won one and lost one.
- 5. He was named the Most Dangerous Man in 2007 by Spike TV Guy’s Awards.
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