Photo Courtesy of Derrick Treadwell, Unplash NEWS Daniel 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: 620 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Candace Cordelia Candace 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) Debbie Keitel – An Empowering Voice & Talent of Her Wrestling Generation - March 31, 2021 “Wrestling’s Richest Prize” Darius Carter Talks Intergender Wrestling - March 25, 2021 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 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 Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 A Conversation with Nancy Newman: “We Are All a Yankee Family” by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on July 27, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 A Look at Paternity Leave in MLB as Trout Becomes a Dad by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on August 5, 2020 More in NEWS French Officials Identify Over 400 Sports Figures Suspected of Sexual Violence Sixty people have faced criminal proceedings, and over 100 have been remove from their... Tim Peel is Discharged After Caught on Hot Mic Tim Peel was Discharged from the NHL After He was Caught on the Hot... Lebron James Leaves Coca-Cola To Sign With Pepsi Lebron James Leaves Coca-Cola To Sign With Pepsi To Be The Face Of Mountain... WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season The WNBA’s 25th season also marks the debut of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Lucky 92! Michael Strahan’s Super Bowl Jersey up for Auction Jon Jones Vacates Light Heavyweight Title