Daniel Cormier refuses eye poke claims ahead of trilogy bout against Stipe Miocic

Former two division champion Daniel Cormier is itching for an opportunity to settle a score with UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in a trilogy bout.

Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic battled twice earlier. The first fight favoured Daniel Cormier. The second fight went in the favour of Stipe Miocic. But, In both of the fights, Daniel Cormier was caught for an eye poke.

In their first meet at UFC 226, The DC finished the fight in the first round via knockout to retain the heavyweight championship. But, He was later alleged for an eye poke. Stipe Miocic refused to speak about that incident. But, They went toe-to-toe another time.

During their second meet at UFC 241, Stipe Miocic took revenge on Daniel Cormier via TKO. But, DC was once again caught for poking eyes. This led Miocic to suffer with retina damage. This ultimately delayed the process of trilogy bout. And now this global pandemic further delayed the fight.

But, things are slowly settling down and Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier are ready to brawl for a third time. Ahead of his fight with Stipe Miocic, Daniel Cormier responded to the allegations of eye poke which are circulating on social media from the very day.

Former two division champion said that he didn't do it on purpose. The 5'11" DC stated that his height is the main reason for the eye poke in their first fight. Daniel Cormier explained that his low height and 16-ounce gloves makes him flick his hands around when opponents are a little bit out of range.

Eye pokes are now part and parcel of MMA and Referees do always warn fighters to keep their fists closed. Daniel Cormier's height may cause his first allegations. But, What's the reason for an eye poke in their second fight?

Daniel Cormier said that he didn't poke Miocic in the second fight. DC refused the eye poke claims and explained that it was his knuckles which jammed into Miocic's eye. Daniel Cormier openly said that's not his fingers, but his knuckles.

Eye damage has forced some fighters to leave the sport. Daniel Cormier knows how eye injury can affect a fighter's career and that's the reason for him to refuse the 'eye poke on purpose' claims.

Daniel Cormier said that he wasn't trying to poke Miocic in the eye. He added that it is f**king stupid. DC questioned why he would ever do that. DC doesn't wish to damage Miocic or any other guy. He doesn't want anyone to become blind.

Stipe Miocic will defend his UFC heavyweight championship at UFC 252 for the first time since his victory at UFC 241. Both the fighters never entered the octagon after meeting at UFC 241. Daniel Cormier is clearly aiming for revenge at the main event of UFC 252.

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