Daniel Cormier says he’ll retire after 'unfinished business' with Stipe Miocic at UFC 252

UFC chief Dana White recently took to Twitter and anunced that Daniel Cormier will face heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic for title at UFC 252 which will take place on August 15. After anuncement, Daniel Cormier spoke with ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, where he opened up about his future in sport. As conversation went on, Daniel Cormier anunced that he will retire after Miocic vs Cormier 3. “I will t be goaded into a fight again after this, I’m going to ride off into sunset,” said Daniel Cormier.

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Daniel Cormier retirement: Cormier reveals why he accepted Miocic vs Cormier 3

Daniel Cormier claimed that he loves doing commentary for UFC and he wants to keep doing that. He revealed that he accepted fight at UFC 252 because he had some unfinished business with Stipe Miocic. According to reports, Daniel Cormier wanted to retire in March on his 40th birthday, but after going 1-1 against Stipe Miocic, he decided to fight him for third time and complete trilogy. “I love game but I’m really loving commentary, I’m really loving what life looks like after fighting but I have unfinished business before I can do that,” Daniel Cormier added.

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Daniel Cormier retirement: Will Daniel Cormier retire after Micocic vs Cormier 3?

It remains to be seen wher a potential Jon Jones fight will be eugh to entice Daniel Cormier to return. Many fans claim that Daniel Cormier is t serious about retiring after Miocic vs Cormier 3 as former champion has returned from retirement few times in past. However, re is an increased possibility that Daniel Cormier has settled into his role as commentator and could indeed retire after Miocic vs Cormier 3.

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Daniel Cormier says UFC must try to reverse Cor McGregor’s decision to retire

Following conclusion of an impressive UFC 250 in Las Vegas, Cor McGregor shocked UFC fans as he anunced his retirement from MMA. When asked if he was serious, McGregor said that he “wasn’t excited" by sport anymore. Following Cor McGregor’s anuncement, Daniel Cormier stated that UFC should do everything y can to make Irish superstar reverse his decision. “Everything’s just bigger when he competes,” Daniel Cormier remarked.

“You gotta figure it out, you gotta make it happen. Again it’s t worth penalty if he walks away. It’s t worth it, you gotta make it work for him,” Daniel Cormier added.

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