Photo Courtesy of Derrick Treadwell, UnplashNEWSDaniel Cormier Writes Thank You to UFC, Fans, Family by Candace Cordelia August 18, 2020 Daniel Cormier has perhaps doused any doubts about his retirement with his publicly tweeted note of gratitude.The 41-year-old mixed martial arts fighter took to Twitter on Monday, following his highly-anticipated bout with Stipe Miocic, to write what appears as a farewell statement.Thank you !! pic.twitter.com/7VSVSn3Dra— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 17, 2020 Cormier begins, “Thank you all for the love and support. Not what I wanted or expected but it is what it is.”“Congrats to @stipemiocic on a fantastic fight, was an honor and pleasure to share the octagon with you for 50 minutes. Boy did we give ’em a show everytime. To my team: I love you all to death, you’ve made so many sacrifices. I hope I made you guys proud,” he continues. “Salina and the kids: thank you for being my motivation. To all the fans: I love you so much. You guys push me to try and be great. To @danawhite and the @ufc: I have loved every minute. Thank you for giving me the opportunity. Been a helluva ride, huh?”His tweet gained over 89 thousand likes since being posted on August 17.Cormier’s supposed last MMA fight was with Stipe Miocic on August 15 for UFC 252. Miocic was the unanimously decided winner, thereby retaining the heavyweight title. The bout was Cormier and Miocic’s third against one another, ending what ESPN called “one of the greatest trilogies in all of combat sports.”Even still, UFC President Dana White believes that Cormier’s days as an MMA fighter are not over. In a post-fight press conference video captured by MMA Fighting, White stated, “I just think Cormier, the way that guy is and the competitor that he is, he says, ‘I’m not going out like that.’ I don’t know. That’s my prediction.”After his fight with Miocic, Cormier himself told the press, “That’ll be it for me. I’ve had a long run. It’s been great. I just fought my last fight for heavyweight championship.”Daniel Cormier made his professional debut as an MMA fighter in 2009. His record currently stands at 26 matches with 22 wins and three losses. Post Views: 385The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsCandace CordeliaCandace Cordelia has been an on-camera interviewer and writer for In The Zone since the Summer of 2020. Candace's journalism experience includes writing for the New York Daily News and ABC Radio, where she also conducted celebrity interviews and audio production/editing for ABC Radio's national radio affiliates across the country. Her on-camera experience involves working as a backstage/in-ring interviewer with a number of independent wrestling promotions and as an actress. Candace is dedicated to bringing combat sports and eSports news to the In The Zone universe.Latest posts by Candace Cordelia (see all) Pro Wrestler Zack Clayton Wants to Be on Your TV Screen Every Week in 2021 - February 15, 2021 Two-Time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is a Very Busy Woman - February 2, 2021 From Inspired to Being an Inspiration: Sports Broadcaster & “The Morning Roast” Host Kate Scott (VIDEO) - December 21, 2020 Filmmaker Kyle Thrash Documents Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl Win Through the Eyes of Fans in “Maybe Next Year” (VIDEO) - December 14, 2020 Related Topicsdana whiteDaniel CormiermmaretirementStipe MiocicufcUFC 252 Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020More in NEWS Nike Executive Ann Hebert Leaves Company Following Reports Of Son’s Sneaker Flipping BusinessNike Executive Ann Hebert Leaves Company Following Reports Of Connection Of Her Son’s Sneaker... Supportive Fans and Golfers Help Tiger Woods Through His ‘Tough Time’Tiger Woods Receives Support from PGA Golfers and Fans Last week there was a... Alex Smith, Washington Football Team Reportedly Parting WaysAlex Smith recently told GQ Magazine that the Washington Football team “did not want him... Jalen Johnson the “Student” AthleteJalen Johnson opted out of the remainder of the men’s basketball season at Duke... Lucky 92! Michael Strahan’s Super Bowl Jersey up for Auction Jon Jones Vacates Light Heavyweight Title