WATCH: “The breeze knocked him out” – UFC legend Chuck Liddell falls off $3.5 million yacht into water leaving fans in splits

Chuck Liddell took an unexpected swim after being knocked off into the water.

WATCH: “The breeze knocked him out” – UFC legend Chuck Liddell falls off $3.5 million yacht into water leaving fans in splits

Chuck Liddell took an unplanned swim after falling into the water (via X/YouTube)

UFC fighters are people just like the rest of us. They face similar problems as the rest of the population as well. Chuck Liddell is a great example of a normal guy who happens to be a UFC legend. The former UFC champion is also a close friend of Dana White. Last weekend, he took an unexpected swim after falling off a luxury yacht in San Diego. Eyewitness video showed the MMA legend accidentally plunging into the city’s bay from the deck of a $3.5 million Lamborghini boat.

The incident occurred Saturday while Chuck Liddell conversed aboard the luxury vessel with friends. Footage captured Liddell gesturing enthusiastically before suddenly toppling backward over the boat’s railing. Liddell plunged into the bay with a huge splash. His companions frantically rushed to help. One man dived in after Liddell while others grabbed rescue equipment. Ultimately, after several minutes, they pulled him back on the board.

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Liddell seemed visibly dazed but otherwise unharmed from his accidental fall into the chilly water. The 54-year-old UFC Hall of Famer rested on deck before continuing to enjoy the evening after being pulled from the water. Liddell still appears on podcasts and shows despite his retirement from MMA.

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The former light heavyweight champion appeared to have avoided injury in the mishap. The fall highlighted risks that can occur in uncontrolled environments like boats. Liddell’s renown as one of the early UFC’s biggest stars remains unparalleled. He was deemed as one of the best strikers of the era.

Fight fans reacted to Chuck Liddell’s accidental fall into water

Chuck Liddell took an unexpected plunge this weekend when he fell off a $3.5 million yacht into San Diego Bay. Video of the incident went viral and sparked amused and concerned reactions from fight fans. 

Fight fans react to Chuck Liddell's fall from the boat
Fight fans reacted to Chuck Liddell’s fall from the boat (via MMA Fighting)

MMA fans quickly piled on with quips about Liddell’s mishap. Many cracked jokes at Liddell’s expense while expressing relief he was uninjured. Others joked about Liddell’s inability to climb back aboard and speculated he was intoxicated. Some followers expressed genuine concern for Liddell and worried he could be seriously hurt. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

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MMA devotees enjoyed poking fun at the viral video while being thankful that Liddell avoided harm. Falling off a multi-million dollar yacht makes for comedic fodder. However, no one wanted lasting damage to the UFC icon.

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