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The fight marks Strickland’s first bout since he was suspended from the UFC in July 2025 for attacking another fighter while working as a cornerman during an event.—Jack Dunn, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026 One of Miller’s cornermen seemingly notified him of the situation just as the third round was about to begin, prompting the 318-pounder to stand, shrug to the crowd cartoonishly and peel the toupee off his head.—Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026 The cornermen rush in and carry them to their respective corners.—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 Wilson will play Bundini Brown, Ali’s cornerman and sometimes speech writer.—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornerman