Chuck Liddell Unfiltered: From $500 Vegas Fights to UFC Legend

Chuck Liddell Unfiltered: From $500 Vegas Fights to UFC Legend | Undeniable with Joe Buck

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Dive into the heart of the Octagon as UFC Hall of Famer, Chuck Liddell, opens up about his epic journey from $500 Vegas brawls to becoming a legend in the world of mixed martial arts. From his humble beginnings, sharing a cramped space with his family, to shattering records with his knockouts, Liddell explains why a fighter with heart triumphs over sheer skill. This intimate sit-down reveals the resilience, determination, and sheer willpower it takes to rise to the top, making it a must-watch for UFC aficionados and sports enthusiasts alike.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Early Years of Chuck Liddell
6:24 - Discipline from Liddell's Mother
10:47 - Chuck Liddell's Entry into Fighting
16:54 - Liddell's Early Fighting Career
19:01 - Motivation Behind Liddell's Fighting Career
20:40 - Chuck Liddell in Early UFC Days
23:26 - Chuck Liddell's First Loss
26:06 - Liddell's First UFC Title Fight
27:40 - Liddell vs Tito Ortiz: The First Victory
28:36 - Second Title Fight: Liddell vs Randy Couture
31:35 - The Art of the Knockout
35:35 - Chuck Liddell vs Mike Tyson Hypothetical
38:53 - End of Chuck Liddell's Fighting Career
43:10 - Chuck Liddell's Career Regrets
45:19 - Would You Rather: Chuck Liddell Edition
47:37 - Outro

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@ci3008 2 ай бұрын

Chuck always seems nervous talking about himself - the sign of a humble guy.

@marlinstrike 2 ай бұрын

He’s not humble. None of the greats are. They might present themselves differently but he knew he was great and believed in himself

@TheWhatman21 2 ай бұрын

@@marlinstrike right and he doesnt walk around acting like he is better than someone yet he is an elite athlete and still can destroy the majority of people. yet acts like a normal man, hence he is humble....

@rickyestes7477 2 ай бұрын

@@TheWhatman21 how we any of act If put In the same situation we don't know

@TheWhatman21 2 ай бұрын

@@rickyestes7477 what? care to write something coherent?

@bobbenbrown123 26 күн бұрын

@@rickyestes7477ENGLISH PLEASE 🥺 😂😂

@user-wq9dh4wt3h 3 ай бұрын

I’m not a big UFC guy but i knew Ortiz was afraid of Liddell so when i knew that fight was happening, I went to my only UFC fight

@Patriotsoftwash 3 ай бұрын

You’re wrong. Try again.

@theoneandonlycharlzskott 3 ай бұрын

Ortiz WAS afraid of the Iceman. Made the claim he couldn't fight Chuck because they were friends and training partners and it wasn't true in the least. Ortiz is nothing but a bitch.

@thesunisbright 3 ай бұрын

i thought that was all a act. the punches are real, but the acting and pretending to hate each other is fake right? show business

@joeguilfoyle1922 3 ай бұрын

Normally, you'd be right about show business, but these guys hated each other. But they used to be good friends before that. Dana White was their manager before he became the UFC President.@@thesunisbright

@SellsZac 2 ай бұрын

@@thesunisbright thats true 90% of the time, but everyone actually hated Tito.

@fcweddington 2 ай бұрын

My neighbor met Chuck at an airport. Said that Chuck was the most incredible and humble dude he's ever met. Fantastic role model.

@MonzEasley 7 күн бұрын

That's true Chuck the ice man is a cool man I met him a couple of times hanging out

@actionA06 2 ай бұрын

Best line from Chuck was when he said he was surprised by Forrest Griffins book . He expected it to be crayon 🖍 pictures of Giraffes and Elephants ...

@slowjoecpsf 3 ай бұрын

A "LEGEND!" Then hearing his mindset makes him even bigger. A humble but deadly down to earth guy.

@motherjerker 3 ай бұрын

I love Chuck man. Fan favorite for a reason. Super cool dude. He did a book signing in AZ when I lived there and he was so cool to his fans. Took time for everyone. Stand up guy.

@daveh9080 3 ай бұрын

Pizza, wings, few beers and Liddell fights were a great weekend back than

@Justinsox39 2 ай бұрын

I’ve never been more excited for a fight than when Chuck fought. My god he was an animal!!

@joelhedger7807 2 ай бұрын

Chuck the "Iceman". I meet Chuck at the Paso Robles State Fair in the VIP Lounge during a Journey Concert. Very lucky moment in my life. He's the pride of San Luis Obispo!!!

@adamstudstill2674 3 ай бұрын

Chuck ..Matt Hughes..and Randy Cotoure have Always been my 1 2 3 All time Favorites.Loved growing up watching them compete and Seeing how a true Champion should act.Work your ASS off Act like you've been there before.Give Everything you have every time you compete.And be Humble and Respectful !

@jamegumb9731 3 ай бұрын

Matt Hughes is not a good human. Look it up.

@adamstudstill2674 3 ай бұрын

@@jamegumb9731 oh u know him personally? Or just what u read? Hes a bad ass dude that worked ass off and i respect him for what he did in the sport of UFC . im sure quite a few athletes have done or been accused of doin bad shit.not my or yours or anyones job to judge.as far as his professional career goes i got nothin but respect for him.

@joshuasmith6346 2 ай бұрын

Dont forget Rich Franklin

@spro7772 2 ай бұрын

Great interview. Chuck was pure adrenaline. Won't be another like him the UFC 💪

@chelseydingess8244 2 ай бұрын

bs connor

@spro7772 2 ай бұрын

Connor is fun, he brings a lot of excitement and puts on a good show. But he doesn't bring the edge of your seat, electric, knockout power that Chuck once had.

@bobbenbrown123 26 күн бұрын

George St. Pierre

@chrisblanchard4938 3 ай бұрын

Great interview, Chuck never disappoints

@user-db5ox4vt5j 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Chuck for always taking on the best competition and showing what true champions are made of ! U were the stud of ufc

@albertlemont5471 2 ай бұрын

I second this statement

@aaronblock7093 3 ай бұрын

Chuck is a legend. UFC present fighters could n should b as honorable as this man.

@joerossa1112 3 ай бұрын

The piece about signing autographs for the fans is next level awesome. Also, how inspiring is the grandfather story?

@MysticMetals92 2 ай бұрын

Being born and raised in St.louis. Something about Joe Buck's voice just makes me feel at home.

@peoplevsradio317 2 ай бұрын

All the superstars can thank this man.

@livefree316 2 ай бұрын

All sinners can thank Jesus Christ for coming to Earth to save their souls

@patrickgreen2361 3 ай бұрын

I’ve watched him for 30 years. I’ve met him. He’s always been, is an absolute amazing man, honorable, warrior. I’m glad to have met him as he is a true hero as a person, father, role model.

@Jimbowman484 3 ай бұрын

30 yrs huh? The first UFC was in 93" ,Chuck didn't come to UFC till 1998 UFC 17. Then Vale Tudo,

@cknorris3644 3 ай бұрын

@@Jimbowman484 ok captain obvious. 🤣

@Jimbowman484 3 ай бұрын

@@cknorris3644 let me guess, you watched him for thirty years too?.

@Jimbowman484 3 ай бұрын

Ill school you you at anything boxing ,mma. You know ,combat sports.i speak from memory not from Google. Okay Mr. Norris? Gay ass handle.

@Thomas-fk3cw 3 ай бұрын

@@Jimbowman484C'mon man, nobody in their right mind is going to Detroit. Meet dude somewhere like Myrtle Beach, throw hands, laugh about it over some beers after, and thennl do the wingman thing, and pick up some hot southern chicks.

@ericedwards8476 2 ай бұрын

Chuck is my favorite warrior from the UFC..much respect to him because he is a humble person but yet he is one bad dude ..he has hands and he can also take a hit which helps him go the distance..chuck THE ICEMAN Liddel a real warrior

@mysonandme8424 2 ай бұрын

He was like stone until the last few fights. It sucks watching your favorite fighter keep going way past his prime and turn from stone to glass. He would’ve been champ a few years earlier but was friends with Tito at the time. I’m glad Tito showed his true colors.

@mikesadventures1597 3 ай бұрын

Outstanding. Great job Joe. You Set the standard on how to interview someone. From UFC champion to tennis champion. And all in between. These interviews have been so much fun to watch. The gift you have to make each athlete feel like there at home sitting on their couch, just talking about their life and their athletic career is amazing. Thank you.

@johnnyjoey 3 ай бұрын

What a class man! I was always a fan! I was concerned for him for a while in reference to post concussion syndrome. I’m glad he’s doing well!

@johntaylor-lo8qx 2 ай бұрын

Gr8 sit down. I love when hosts let these guys talk. Chuck is one of the greatest the sport has seen. Excellent to hear him say stuff in his own words.

@danbuckley6584 2 ай бұрын

Man I'll never forget the excitement of Chuck walking out.

@parkermagoo516 Ай бұрын

Met Chuck when I was in College on Summer break. It was before his UFC days, so it was nice to see him become so successful. He was super nice and just had a mellow disposition. Good guy, I'm happy to see his success.

@piercem56 2 ай бұрын

One of a kind true spirited fighter! Thank you for all the awesome memories and building the legacy of the UFC! Wishing you the best in retirement!

@Merrillizer 3 ай бұрын

Chuckieeeeee. Wow, man, seems like just yestadee we were all gettin together for UFC PPVs, always watched em, especially the Chuckie fights. Man, 20 yrs ago.......🤙🍺🇺🇸

@paulyricca3881 3 ай бұрын

@shawnarnold9972 2 ай бұрын

Huh?

@Merrillizer 2 ай бұрын

@@shawnarnold9972 Who?

@shawnarnold9972 2 ай бұрын

@@Merrillizer exactly! Who? Chuckie??? WTF? Nobody...Nobody... Refers to Chuck Liddell as Chuckie. Why do you goofballs always give your own weird nicknames to professional fighters? Do you think people consider you more of a fan because you gave a professional fighter your own silly nickname?

@Merrillizer 2 ай бұрын

@@shawnarnold9972 Go back in ya fkn hole yet, DEMonoid™?

@tomweiland7904 3 ай бұрын

One of your best interviews

@tjflynn1014 3 ай бұрын

Chuck -- You are awesome, I was always very excited to watch your fights. I am happy to see that the UFC is taking care of you.

@Mma-basement-215 2 ай бұрын

Very cool im glad chuck is getting his flowers his due he earned it he was the man

@DanskennedyDanskennedy 2 ай бұрын

Chuck is my favorite fighter, all time. The fade away knockouts he did consistently was the best shit ever!!!! Amazing man first and amazing fighter second!!!!

@hanskonrad5850 2 ай бұрын

A great man is the chuck. Rich in self preservation , grounded to this day . A man of integrity . He's always a regular guy no frills . We love you Chuck your thee real undisputed champ

@gradysimpson3137 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Another smashing interview!!

@jasonrock2804 2 ай бұрын

I miss those Chuck fights!

@troyroberts202 3 ай бұрын

The man was a legend. I got really big in to paper view at his time. I would have given a weeks pay just to see what would happen next. Thank you Chuck.

@ronaldmarbut8104 2 ай бұрын

Chuck and tito are the stone cold and the rock of the ufc he really became the stars that took the ufc to knew hights especially when their rivalry started

@PalmerGulch 2 ай бұрын

Great guy Chuck Liddell. I almost had the chance to meet him in Lincoln, NE, wish I would've. You're still the best Chuck...God Bless You and your Family!

@BryanKile 3 ай бұрын

I love these interviews they get me in the ticker! JOE YOU IS THE MAN!

@spiritwarrior6372 2 ай бұрын

Chuck Liddell is my all time favorite UFC Champ, Hearing about his life History even magnified it, Funny, Kind, patient, humble, Gentle, Compassionate and much more , Awesome Dude! Much Respect And Agape Love Chuck

@Lannerb 2 ай бұрын

Excellent to see he mentioned Koei-Kan. Great interview and just a cool dude. Love to pick his brain more about any issues with CTE/concussion concerns now that he's not getting hit or hitting anyone nearly as much.

@mickaeljewell5124 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Chuck long time fan ,brother

@birdbangbobaruni 3 ай бұрын

Toast to Chuck great interview

@craigaeschliman1391 2 ай бұрын

Great job Chuck You’re the best! Love seeing your fights

@NMTrucks 2 ай бұрын

I loved to watch Chuck fight. Biggest fan.

@ehbrazzy2845 3 ай бұрын

This was absolutely killer. Love Chuck

@kosher8720 2 ай бұрын

Chuck is a great guy!

@jbrayda9 2 ай бұрын

Chuck is the reason I started watching ufc. The guy is a legend. There will never be another Chuck Liddell.

@trueman1326 2 ай бұрын

This man was and still is my idol.

@joekjr.3693 2 ай бұрын

Nice to learn things about people that you would never had guessed. Chuck, We are proud of you man. Your a good person. ;) I had 3 brothers and my Mom had her hands full. I can relate. Thanks again Chuck Liddell.

@neverforgettr2276 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Chuck. Respect brother.

@BrianNassar 3 ай бұрын

Always love Chuck!! 🙌🏽

@MustangMike012 3 ай бұрын

I can’t help but like Chuck. Very cool guy.

@cactine 3 ай бұрын

Chuck the GOAT what an awesome fighter and great man! Love and respect

@thomasbickel5128 Ай бұрын

Chuck will always be my #1 favorite UFC fighter!

@robertmorales5572 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Chuck you were a great competitor and Champion God bless you and your family on your journey of life

@jamesfrank5131 2 ай бұрын

I was there when chuck knocked out Tito at Mandalay Bay. What a fight! Me and my boy few out from Long Island on a whim we were 21 years old, got 3rd row seats, rented a Ferrari, and some stuff I cant talk about, didn’t sleep the whole weekend. Good times. Iceman is a class act

@letsbereal7897 3 ай бұрын

Shows you how boys work upstairs 🧠 & in their hearts..he was 12 but he got it, he was able to sense it…

@danielneece6404 3 ай бұрын

Love ya Chuck. A true champion.

@travisdcroft 2 ай бұрын

what a great dude.

@BigBass-xf5yi 2 ай бұрын

Great conversation. Chuck is an absolute legend of the game.

@timdean7082 Ай бұрын

I ran into Chuck in Santa Maria, CA about 20 min from where he lives in San Louis Obispo. I stopped at a mini mart gas station, get out of the car, and here is Chuck with his wife and daughter, and Chuck picks his daughter up out of the back seat of his Escalade, throws his daughter over his shoulder and rushed her into the mini mart for a bathroom emergency moment! His daughter had to go! They were on their way to Vegas, and Chuck was commentating on a UFC fight. Made it 20 miles and potty emergency! Hahahaa! He is out and about from time to time in the area, he is definitely the Central CA Coast's Son. Great guy, humble ALWAYS. A friend of mine is one of "his buddies", he told me a story when Chuck came down to a bar to hang out with them, he was drinking water, just came to see his buddies. Some guy in the bar came by their table and spit on Chuck. The bouncer at the bar, who knows it's Chuck Liddell, was obviously keeping an eye on, jumped in right away and threw the guy out. Chuck wiped the spit off his face, never retaliated at all, kept calm and humble, and just hung out with his buddies. That's Chuck Liddell, he's a great guy.

@superlowblue 2 ай бұрын

An absolute legend, i wish him the best. His family are good people I know this by the example they gave him_

@kenmarapese9085 3 ай бұрын

Awesome interview.

@janepizalli373 2 ай бұрын

Nicely done for a man who really took the UFC to the next level! Nobody punched like the Ice Man!

@swtnlw80 2 ай бұрын

Always been a Chuck fan since day 1. Im a Southern Cali guy who has ran into him a few times. Great fughter and great guy. Thats why hes one of the GOATS of MMA. Try to tell me nobody was scared of getting knocked out fighting him. And yeah Tito was scared. 😂😂

@boboliveira3722 2 ай бұрын

As for the Mountain of Life... Chuck will bee on the UFCs Mt.Rushmore for certain and always remembered what hes done for the sport. -- LOVE YOU CHUCK for all you've given us❤

@afsoc1909 2 ай бұрын

Mr. Liddell could knock people out! Fun to watch! Glad he’s doing great!

@JamesMGreen-wm6lf 3 ай бұрын

Great interview! That was a very nice dedication to chick .

@darrinrentruc6614 2 ай бұрын

I met him at a NRA convention many years ago, He spent time talking and signing autographs for his fans. He is a man who appreciates his fans like Babe Ruth.

@jasonfingers6101 3 ай бұрын

Favorite of all time

@N108funshow 3 ай бұрын

Koei Kan Karate Do! I did that in Detroit. How cool. Right on Chuck.

@superdynamite7800 2 ай бұрын

Chuck is the greatest person, nicest guy, greatest dad. That’s a winner.

@PITFALL11 2 ай бұрын

We love you Chuck, God bless!

@lcarlson7725 2 ай бұрын

What a great interview. Liddell is a legend but i also have to tip my hat to the Interviewer. Probably the most prepared, professional Interviewer ive seen in a loooooong time...if ever

@jamesmcintyre7208 2 ай бұрын

BEST FIGHTER OF ALL TIME IN MY OPINION!!! Just a badass brawler

@tootallzz 2 ай бұрын

A man of character ❤with a sense of humor ❤

@keithswinson1116 2 ай бұрын

Chuck is the "every Man's" champion. I would spar with you, anytime. Just a warning, I'm an ordinary guy, just turned 50. It would be an honor. You have always been my guy.

@briancarpenter7179 3 ай бұрын

Chuck has always been my favorite fighter of all time. He never cared about the money he only wanted to be the best. Nowadays fighters won't step into the Octagon without being paid what they think they deserve. The motivation back then was being champion.

@sludgejudge19 2 ай бұрын

All I can say is this, I was home from the Air Force and me and my father bought UFC 3 and we WERE HOOKED ! never missed another UFC together until he died. There was never a badder dude than Chuck Liddell !

@darrelmorgan1509 2 ай бұрын

What an awesome and amazing guy …always my favorite 🥋🥋🥋🥋👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@a.p.w.1aski644 3 ай бұрын

I love these videos why all of a sudden are they coming out now?

@runeplate123 2 ай бұрын

what I’d like about back in the day is that day didn’t hold each other they just went at it 100%

@rodneyfreeman8271 2 ай бұрын

Great man and fighter

@coreydaniel3259 2 ай бұрын

Was this recent? Chuck sounds a lot better vocally than he has in podcast I’ve seen him in the past few years

@deansapp4635 3 ай бұрын

Got to love Chuck

@CarmonBenford Ай бұрын

i've got to watch my games! i feel ya!

@thecook.. 2 ай бұрын

One of the greatest❤

@chrisscott7317 3 ай бұрын

I'm was trained in Kempo. I love Liddell.

@rogerwoodward9657 2 ай бұрын

There will never be another Iceman...he was the greatest of all time, an most exciting fighter that ever entered the octagon....everyone watched back then....

@AG-ci7rl Ай бұрын

My favorite knock out of Chucks is against Tito Ortiz in their first match. His hand speed and balance was amazing. He was such an exciting fighter to watch.

@NorCalTC 2 ай бұрын

Chuck Liddel and Mike Tyson are my 2 favorite fighters of all time. Both so fun to watch in their prime

@martinbruce6651 2 ай бұрын

Man i clicked on you channel you are bringing th greats on

@therealdeal89 3 ай бұрын

Chuck looks great! Healthy and happy!

@kodiwhite3026 2 ай бұрын

This interview is almost 10 years old, he still looks good though

@user-ye8hg7mc5u 2 ай бұрын

Joe Buck does a great job, from the research on the guest to making the interview fun and informative to watch

@vesterchampify 2 ай бұрын

Mid 1990s, Strongbow Stadium Bakersfield, CA. Ringside watched this man trade wins with Scott the Monster Harmon. Also, I saw him break the jaw of a local boy called the Cowboy with an axe kick. Wow, one bad, bad man. Then onto Woody's for the after party. Thanks, Chuck! The rest, History!

@kreedberry2478 3 ай бұрын

All time favorite fighter

@user-ls9pp6mp4x 2 ай бұрын

Straight up badass

@stephencox6934 3 ай бұрын

Class

@gf2431 3 ай бұрын

chuck was a grea5 champ…He’s a throw back, a mans man & I would bet that if your friends with chuck he’s probably the most loyal ride or die friend you could ever have. They say he was an insane street fighter too, which if you watched him fight in the UFC, you . Could easily predict that. I’m just glad he’s looking pretty healthy and it doesn’t seem like he’s got any effects from all those knockouts at the very end of his career. He stuck around a little too long and hopefully he won’t have any of that as he gets older, he’s a great dude lotta good times watching him fight

@criptard 3 ай бұрын

I remember the big tuff guy competition at the silver slipper in Vegas. My friend lost to Mr Dokes. Was fun but fighting 3 fights in one day is morbid. Viva Mr T 🎉