Best fights of Chuck Liddell
Over 21 years as a professional, Chuck Liddell has compiled a 21-9 (14) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chuck Liddell KOs Jeremy Horn in their 2nd fight
On August 20, 2005 Chuck Liddell defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Jeremy Horn. It was their second meeting. Liddell was 35 years old with a record of 16-3, and Horn was 29 with a record of 76-13-5. Liddell was on a 3-fight winning streak and Horn was on a 6-fight winning streak. Liddell stopped Jeremy Horn via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
2. Chuck Liddell KOs Renato Sobral in their 2nd fight
On August 26, 2006 Chuck Liddell defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Renato Sobral. It was their second meeting. Liddell was 36 years old with a record of 18-3, and Sobral was 30 with a record of 30-6. Liddell was on a 5-fight winning streak and Sobral was on a 10-fight winning streak. Liddell stopped Renato Sobral via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Chuck Liddell KOs Tito Ortiz in their 2nd fight
On December 30, 2006 Chuck Liddell defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Tito Ortiz. It was their second meeting. Liddell was 37 years old with a record of 19-3, and Ortiz was 31 with a record of 15-4. Liddell was on a 6-fight winning streak and Ortiz was on a 5-fight winning streak. Liddell stopped Tito Ortiz via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Chuck Liddell KOs Guy Mezger
On May 27, 2001 Chuck Liddell faced Guy Mezger in a light heavyweight bout. Liddell was 31 years old with a record of 7-1, and Mezger was 33 with a record of 28-10-2. Liddell was on a 5-fight winning streak and Mezger was on a 4-fight winning streak. Liddell stopped Guy Mezger via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Chuck Liddell KOs Renato Sobral
On November 22, 2002 Chuck Liddell faced Renato Sobral in a light heavyweight bout. Liddell was 32 years old with a record of 11-1, and Sobral was 27 with a record of 20-4. Liddell was on a 9-fight winning streak and Sobral was coming off a win. Liddell stopped Renato Sobral via KO in the 1st round.
6. Chuck Liddell KOs Randy Couture in their 2nd fight
On April 16, 2005 Chuck Liddell fought Randy Couture for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Liddell was 35 years old with a record of 15-3, and Couture was 41 with a record of 13-6. Liddell was on a 2-fight winning streak and Couture was coming off a win. Liddell stopped Randy Couture via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Chuck Liddell KOs Randy Couture in their 3rd fight
On February 4, 2006 Chuck Liddell defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Randy Couture. It was their third meeting. Liddell was 36 years old with a record of 17-3, and Couture was 42 with a record of 14-7. Liddell was on a 4-fight winning streak and Couture was coming off a win. Liddell stopped Randy Couture via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Chuck Liddell defeats Vitor Belfort
On June 22, 2002 Chuck Liddell faced Vitor Belfort in a light heavyweight bout. Liddell was 32 years old with a record of 10-1, and Belfort was 25 with a record of 10-2. Liddell was on a 8-fight winning streak and Belfort was on a 4-fight winning streak. Liddell won via unanimous decision.
9. Chuck Liddell KOs Tito Ortiz
On April 2, 2004 Chuck Liddell faced Tito Ortiz in a middleweight bout. Liddell was 34 years old with a record of 13-3, and Ortiz was 29 with a record of 10-3. Both Liddell and Ortiz were coming off a loss. Liddell stopped Tito Ortiz via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Chuck Liddell defeats Wanderlei Silva
On December 29, 2007 Chuck Liddell faced Wanderlei Silva in a light heavyweight bout. Liddell was 38 years old with a record of 20-5, and Silva was 31 with a record of 31-7-1. Both Liddell and Silva were on a 2-fight losing streak. Liddell won via unanimous decision.