LAS VEGAS - UFC President Dana White during a live press conference on Wednesday announced that former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and Hall of Fame member Chuck Liddell was retiring from competing, adding that he would becoming the organization's Executive Vice President of Business Development."Chuck is the perfect example of a UFC athlete, someone who is smart inside the Octagon and smart in business," White said during the press conference, which was held for the lightweight title fight between champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard at UFC 125 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"With his background and expertise, Chuck is exactly the guy we need to work with regulators in existing and new jurisdictions, and work with all of the UFC athletes, as we grow this business around the world," White added.
