Daniel Cormier misplaced vision in still left eye of UFC 252 trilogy with Stipe Miocic: ‘I couldn’t see the relaxation of the fight’

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August 16, 2020

Daniel Cormier lost vision in left eye of UFC 252 trilogy with Stipe Miocic: ‘I couldn’t see the rest of the fight’

Former two-division champion Daniel Cormier was transported to an space clinic right after his trilogy decline to Stipe Miocic at UFC 252, reporting a overall reduction of vision in his still left eye after an accidental poke from Miocic at the close of the 3rd spherical.

“F*ck, look at my eye,” Cormier told UFC commentator Joe Rogan promptly following the title struggle, which headlined Saturday’s fork out-for each-see event at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. “I couldn’t even f*cking – I couldn’t see the rest of the battle. I can not see nearly anything out of my still left eye. It is black. It is what it is. It doesn’t make a difference.

“I advised [referee] Marc [Goddard] that he poked me, but he explained it was a punch. But then after the combat, he stated, ‘Yeah, I observed it on the replay.’ I just just can’t see out of my remaining eye. It doesn’t matter, nevertheless. It is what it is.”

Although clearly heartbroken, Cormier did not get rid of control of his thoughts as with prior high-profile losses. The 41-year-previous fighter gave a stage-headed assessment of where he went wrong about 5 rounds and how Miocic beat him a second time.

The champ’s function in shut caught Cormier off guard and built it difficult to break via as the fight went on.

“He was ready to clinch and hold me from the aspect of the octagon for extended durations of time, and I think that separated individuals near rounds,” he mentioned. “He did a excellent career of not overextending himself. The initially spherical, he overextended himself and I was able to get to his leg, straightforward takedown, but he did a excellent career of not overextending himself and not offering me positions to go get the leg.”

Nonetheless, the specialized particulars were being overshadowed by the implication of Cormier’s reduction, and the situation that led to it. The previous Olympian and American Kickboxing Academy captain declared Saturday would be his closing combat, earn or eliminate. Still the consequence led to a dilemma about no matter if he would hold fast to his determination.

Cormier had broached the likelihood of a second reduction to a aggressive octagon rival right after a pair of losses to latest mild heavyweight champ Jon Jones. He appeared to be snug with his path and cited other people who’d caught all over significantly too prolonged. A wide variety of options outside of the octagon built the decision a great deal less difficult.

Evaluating his worst-scenario scenario, Cormier appeared to take factors in stride.

“It just sucks,” he claimed. “Being on the getting rid of conclusion of two major fights and trilogies is a incredibly unhappy position to be in, but I will offer with it as I’ve dealt with matters in the earlier.”

Cormier did not explicitly say he was retired, but he indicated that except an not likely circumstance arose, he would not return to the octagon.

“I’m not fascinated in combating for everything but titles, and I do not envision there’s heading to be a title in the upcoming, so that will be it for me,” he claimed. “I’ve experienced a extended operate, it is been excellent. I just fought my previous struggle for a heavyweight championship, and it was a really excellent fight.”

Examine out a part of the interview under.

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

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1 year ago

December 20, 2022

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda on Thursday, December 29 at the Underwater Research Institute of Bermuda.

A spokesperson said: “Method Media is proud to bring Bermuda Fabric: Portugal History to Bermuda for its 5th and 6th showing at the Bermuda Underwater Observatory. In November and December 2019, Cloth: A Portuguese Story in Bermuda had four sold-out screenings. Now that Bermuda has reopened after the pandemic, it’s time to bring the film back for at least two screenings.

“There are tickets Ptix.bm For $ 20 – sessions at 15:30 and 18:00. Both screenings will be followed by a short Q&A session.

Director and producer Milton Raboso says, “FABRIC is a definitive account of the Portuguese community in Bermuda and its 151 years of history, but it also places Bermuda, Acors and Portugal in the world history and the events that have fueled those 151 years.

“It took more than 10 years to implement FABRIC. The film was supported by the Minister of Culture, the Government of the Azores and private donors.

“Bermuda Media Method [MMB] Created in 2011 by producer Milton Raposo. MMB has created content for a wide range of clients: Bermuda’s new hospital renovation, reinsurance, travel campaigns, international sports and more. MMB pays special attention to artistic, cultural and historical content.

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS ‘There will be room’

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1 year ago

December 20, 2022

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS 'There will be room'

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

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December 19, 2022

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

Maestro Filipe Cunha, Artistic Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Braga, has been invited to conduct the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra, as announced today.

According to a statement sent by O MINHO, “he will be the first Portuguese conductor to conduct this orchestra in its entire history.”

In addition to this orchestra, the maestro will also work with the Lyceo Mozarteum de la Habana Symphony Orchestra.

The concerts will take place on 4 and 12 March 2023 at the National Theater of Cuba in Havana.

In the words of the maestro, quoted in the statement, “these will be very beautiful concerts with difficult but very complex pieces” and therefore he feels “very motivated”.

From the very beginning, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 will be performed by an Italian pianist (Luigi Borzillo), whom the maestro wants to bring to Portugal later this year. In the same concert, Mendelshon’s First Symphony will be performed.

Then, at the second concert, in the company of the Mexican clarinetist Angel Zedillo, he will perform the Louis Sfora Concerto No. 2. In this concert, the maestro also conducts Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.

“This is an international recognition of my work. An invitation that I accept with humility and great responsibility. I was surprised to learn that I would be the first Portuguese member of the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. This is a very great honor,” the maestro said in a statement.

“I take with me the name of the city of Braga and Portugal with all the responsibility that goes with it, and I hope to do a good job there, leaving a good image and putting on great concerts. These will be very special concerts because, in addition to performing pieces that I love, especially Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, I will be directing two wonderful soloists who are also my friends. It will be very beautiful,” concludes Filipe Cunha.

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