Classy Stipe Miocic after losing to UFC 226 against Daniel Cormier: "No apology"

LAS VEGAS – Stipe Miocic has only shown clbad after losing his heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier in the lead of UFC 226.

Miocic's historic reign (18-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) stopped being defeated in the first round against Cormier (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) at UFC 226, which aired in pay-per-view from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Although this was clearly not the anticipated result, Miocic undecided the loss in the aftermath of the fight and focused on the greatest things in life, including the imminent birth of her daughter.

"I've Lost, Clear and Simple," Miocic told reporters, including MMAjunkie, at the post-event press conference of UFC 226. "There are no excuses.He was the best man tonight … … it's zero. Losing is not fun at all, it sucks, but to put that into perspective, I look at it, and I'm going home now, my beautiful wife has my child, there's better in life than losing.

"That sucks. I want to come back and get a revenge of course, but listen, right now, it's the day of "DC." It's good for him. "

After finding some success in the super fight, Cormier came in contact with a huge shot from inside the body and knocked Miocic down." such a result was part of the cruel nature of the sport, even though he had the impression that he was winning. "I think I was winning this fight," he said. he said, "I was wearing it low, I held it against the cage. I hit him with good shots. He came and went, I supported him a lot more and he caught me with a right hand. It was a good shot. What are you going to do? That's part of the game. Heavyweights I say it all the time. "

When asked what the future might contain, Miocic says it's far from being his spirit.The 35-year-old man intends to take leave and celebrate the arrival of a new member of the family, but he will then focus on his future of combat

"I will go home," said Miocic. "It's all that matters at the moment. Listen, I know what you want to hear, what's the next step? Of course, I want a rematch. There is no doubt, but right now, I have more fish to fry.

"I have my daughter on the road.This is a battle I have to win."

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