UFC Corridor of Fame inductee, Daniel Cormier has expressed his displeasure with the thought of fellow inductee, Donald Cerrone returning to the Octagon sooner or later — questioning how he can exploit a loophole of utilizing efficiency enhancing medication throughout his time away from fight sports activities, after which making a comeback.
Cerrone, a former undisputed light-weight title chaser and inductee into the Trendy Wing of the promotion’s Corridor of Fame, confirmed plans to make good one a possible return to the Octagon sooner or later, claiming he needed to compete not less than two extra instances.
And whereas the Colorado native stays steadfast on plans to return, UFC CEO, Dana White has voiced his concept in opposition to a comeback for the veteran former light-weight and welterweight striker.
“I hate it, I hate it — love him (Donald Cerrone) — hate that,” Dana White mentioned of a possible return for Donald Cerrone. “He retired, for what? What’s left to show? If you wish to become profitable, let’s determine one thing else out. I hate it. When guys retire, they retire for a cause. They retire as a result of they comprehend it’s over, they know it’s.”
“Not simply this sport however any skilled sport is difficult to stroll away from,” White continued. “Not simply the cash, that’s clearly a really arduous a part of it, however the feeling of strolling out of that tunnel, the sensation of getting within the cage and the place is packed. …If it’s about cash, then he can do one thing else. As a result of he ain’t going to battle for the remainder of his life and he’s at all times going to want to become profitable. So, let’s determine that out now as an alternative of three years from now.”
Daniel Cormier in opposition to UFC return for Donald Cerrone
And based on Cormier’s standpoint as well, Donald Cerrone mustn’t precisely be allowed to take advantage of a “loophole” and battle within the Octagon once more sooner or later, notably since he has been so open relating to his steroid and different efficiency enhancing drug use.
“It’s not mistaken, it’s not unlawful,” Cormier mentioned on his YouTube channel. “However is it proper? Since you actually have been enhanced to get to the place you’re and the way you’re feeling, and really feel adequate to come back again and battle within the elite group of the UFC. To me, it doesn’t really feel proper — bear in mind additionally, ‘Cowboy’ misplaced six fights. He had one no contest in seven fights, and the final time he fought Jim Miller and obtained submitted.
“Think about if he comes again and he appears like a world beater,” Cormier defined. “I’m in opposition to it. I’m truthfully in opposition to the concept you can discover a loophole, go in and use that loophole, really feel higher whereas utilizing that loophole, come again, and battle as a result of you’ll be able to cross a clear take a look at.”
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