Quote of the Day: Dana White on Chuck Liddell

by Brent Brookhouse on Dec 14, 2009 10:37 AM EST in News Comment 24 comments

"I'm not thrilled with it," White said. "It's not what I wanted. But like I said, I'm not his father. I'm not his dad. We'll see what happens after the Tito fight. I would like to see him hang it up after the Tito fight.

"That's my plan: He does one fight and then he retires – win, lose or draw."

- Dana White discussing Chuck Liddell's return to The Octagon following his coaching stint on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. White spent much time in public debating with himself on if Chuck would ever fight again. It appears that in Tito Ortiz he has found a safe fight that is worth the money for both Chuck and the promotion.

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LOL

Brokeback cage!

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by Dirty_Sanchez on Dec 14, 2009 10:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

@Dirty_Sanchez - You took the words out of my mouth

Dana White: I wish you knew when to quit me…

by LikeTheWhiskey on Dec 14, 2009 10:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Hit the reply button next time.

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by Deo Wade on Dec 14, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Dana says "Yes Chuck, you can fight again. There is still money/interest in seeing you fight."

by JAYGK95 on Dec 14, 2009 10:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I'm disappointed in these choices for TUF coaches.

I’d like to see the TUF show used to help bring attention less established contenders rather than milking the last bits out of past their prime fighters.

by Razreshat on Dec 14, 2009 11:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Better than using it to tie up champions for 6 months at a time.

by gzl5000 on Dec 14, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That isn't the only other option.

How about some mid-tier guys that are up and comers. The type that could make alot out of some publicity push.

by Razreshat on Dec 14, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not enough of a ratings draw for the UFC, I think.

by gzl5000 on Dec 16, 2009 12:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Florian and Sanchez should be coaches. They need to have their long awaited rematch.

by stevew1524 on Dec 14, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

maybe Sanchez can be Chuck’s assistant and Florian can be Tito’s assistant

Yes, time flies. And where did it leave you? Old too soon...smart too late. - Mike Tyson

by lovingmma25 on Dec 14, 2009 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ya that doesnt sound half bad.

by stevew1524 on Dec 15, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The picture above looks like Dana is about to slap Chuck in the face.

for all intents and purposes, just consider all my posts as works of satire.

by Bandaka on Dec 14, 2009 12:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else find it strange that they appear to be staring lovingly into each other’s eyes?

"If I wanted to spend a half hour between two hairy legs I'd go to your mother's house." -Don Frye

by mburtoni on Dec 14, 2009 12:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

chuck has always got that different look in his eyes!

by kovy on Dec 14, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sure, but Chuck still makes Dana green money, right?

I bet Dana hates seeing Chuck climb in again and make his company a boat load of money. I get these guys are friends and he would rather not see Chuck get hurt, but in the end they are grown men and they will make their own decisions, and Dana likes money, and Chuck likes fighting. As for this being Chucks last fight, don’t bet on it. I really think Tito will have a chance this time around, but if Chuck should get a win (or a loss), he will want to fight again, it is all he and alot of fighters know (look at guys like Couture in MMA, and almost any boxer (Foreman, Holyfield, Ali, etc).

On another note, why didn’t Dana have a Chuck Vs Keith Jardine rematch (would have made more sense), and a Tito Vs Couture (2) or maybe Wanderlei Silva (2). All these would have made more sense.

by JustinWF on Dec 14, 2009 12:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

One More Fight for Chuck

I would believe this was Chuck’s last fight if he was fighting Kimbo, but that’s too big of a money match to leave on the table.

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by Brett Jones on Dec 14, 2009 12:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I always have the same thought when I see that pic

I know it was you Chuck. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!

by pdl on Dec 14, 2009 12:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

haha, I was about to post the same thing.

by David_ on Dec 14, 2009 12:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

by David_ on Dec 14, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I disagree with many of you...

….I think it is cool that Dana cares for (uh-oh shall I say ‘loves’) Chuck so much. Obviously he looks at him as a brother and friend. I see no problem with that. Liddell is a grown man and can make his own decisions, but I see Dana White’s concern for his friend is rather humanizing.
In a biz sense, if Chuck is going to have ‘his last fight ever against his biggest rival’ you know damn well that will draw money.

by mightyhokie on Dec 14, 2009 12:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs