Chuck Liddell, Cornerman

by Kid Nate on Jun 12, 2008 10:32 PM EDT in News Comment 10 comments

Here's the back story behind Chuck Liddell being in Matt Wiman's corner:

"I only had one [cornerman] flown out there for me," Wiman explained. "So I asked [Liddell] backstage, 'Hey, if you want to walk out with us, that would be cool.' And he was like, 'Dude, I'd love to.' I said 'And hey, if you want to stay in my corner, that would be cool as well, but I know you're a busy guy. You got things going on.' And he said 'I'd love to.' For that, I couldn't think more of Chuck as a person.

"It shows what kind of character he has. He's one of the highest-paid, most famous, biggest rock star in fighting history, in my opinion, and he's that quick to be in a servant position. That speaks a load on his character. He was genuinely helpful. He wasn't doing it for a PR stunt. He wasn't doing it to look like he's being helpful. He was doing it because he genuinely wanted to help someone."

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hey

cool story. i was ragging on chuck for the confusion in the corner, but he was a late replacement. good on the iceman.

-- I've misplaced my pants.

by garth on Jun 12, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Very cool story

Very cool for Chuck to do this, but also very cool for Wiman to go out of his way and show respect. My appreciation for both these fighters just went up.

by thetakeover on Jun 12, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

however… if I am not mistaken… Chuck didn’t say a single word during that whole break between rounds…

morale support I guess.

by falkofire on Jun 13, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Probably would have been worse if Chuck started telling Wiman how to fight, given that he hadn’t trained with him/didn’t know his game plan, etc.

I think Chuck was more the carry the stool, look tough when we walk in, ‘where’s my t-shirt’ guy.

by idefinecagefighter on Jun 13, 2008 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he did sprint to get his t-shirt post fight HELLA quick,,,, I wanna see a gif of that.

by falkofire on Jun 13, 2008 2:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn right

That does seem to be the primary job of the cornerman nowadays. The ref had to remind Wiman, didn’t he? And then Chuck hopped to.

I’ve always been a fan of Chuck’s abilities in spite of his personality – now I might have to change that. Between this and seeing him on Punk’d and Entourage, he seems pretty damn cool.

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jun 13, 2008 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was never a huge fan of his until recently. Between the fight with Wandy and reading his book, I am now a huge fan. The guy is very down to earth, as well as one of the greatest in the sport ever. I won’t be shaving a mohawk in my head anytime soon, but I will always be keeping an eye on his career and rooting for him to go out on top. I like to see good guys win once in a while.

by strictlymma.com on Jun 13, 2008 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good to know

I’m not sure I’ll be picking up his book, but it’s good to hear that it’s not like the Matt Hughes jerk-a-thon.

Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ. -- TangleBones

by jemaleddin on Jun 13, 2008 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Outside of whatever “lifestyle” he leads, Chuck has always seemed like a good guy.

by Fujin on Jun 13, 2008 9:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chuck was always the guy..

I loved to hate, but over the past year or so I’d say he’s grown on me. I may never be a hardcore fan of his, but in a few match ups I’ll pull for him.

all you gotta do is...

by imapimp08 on Jun 13, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs