American, retired mixed martial artist (MMA) who held the title of UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He is widely credited, along with fellow UFC fighter, Randy Couture, with helping bring MMA into the mainstream of American sports and entertainment. Known as "The Iceman," Liddell compiled a 16-6 UFC record and an overall record 21-8, with 16 of his wins coming by way of knockout, before retiring in late 2010. (He came out of retirement for one match in 2018, a loss, bringing his career record to 21-9.) On July 10, 2009, Liddell was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.