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.”