Top 5 Chuck Liddell finishes in the UFC

#2. Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz – UFC 47

Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz at UFC 47 was one of the biggest fights during that era. There was a moment where 'The Iceman' and 'The Huntington Beach Bad Boy' were both friends and training partners. However, as they became more successful in the UFC, it became increasingly clear that they’d eventually be fighting one another.

Ortiz came into the fight following his title loss to Randy Couture, while Liddell was looking to earn a title-shot. There was plenty of animosity between the two, with 'The Iceman' insinuating the former UFC light heavyweight champion was avoiding him.

Liddell proved he was the better fighter that night when he stopped ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ in the second-round. He had Ortiz against the fence and unloaded a flurry of strikes that dropped him.

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#1. Liddell vs. Renato Sobral – UFC 40

Topping this list is Liddell’s knockout win over Renato ‘Babalu’ Sobral at UFC 40. 'The Iceman' was on a roll at this point in his career. He was regarded as one of the top light heavyweights in the world and his knockouts were gaining him a loyal fanbase.

‘The Iceman’ knocked 'Babalu' out at 2:55 of the first round and added him to his highlight reel. It was a feel-out process to start, with Liddell landing an overhand-right as Sobral shot for a takedown.

The two exchanged combinations a few moments later, before 'The Iceman' ended the fight in spectacular fashion. Liddell landed a devastating head kick and connected with another two punches as his rival fell to the canvas. ‘The Iceman’ then added a few more ground strikes before the referee stopped the fight.

Watch Liddell's head kick on Sobral here: