D. Cormier and P. Hawes clashed over the ufc austin (Photo: Reproduction/Twitter)
The preliminary card of ufc austin, an event held last Saturday (18), promoted a curious scene to say the least. Former light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) and heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) champion and Ultimate commentator, Daniel Cormier, responsible for interviews inside the octagon, was caught talking to the middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) phil hawes moments before interviewing the fighter.
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After dominantly defeating Deron Winn, “pupil” of Daniel Cormier, phil hawes he would have shouted at the former champion, who promptly went to talk to the fighter. Hawes could then be heard apologizing to Cormier.
After the confusion, amid the “climate”, phil hawes was officially declared the winner of the duel and Daniel Cormier continued normally with the interview with the athlete inside the Octagon.
In a press conference after the event, phil hawes He changed his tone and apologized again for what had happened.
“It was a misunderstanding. DC is a great example for me, world champion in two divisions. It was a miscommunication. I apologize to DC, don’t hit me,” Hawes joked.
Signed through the Contender Series, phil hawes He achieved his fourth victory in five fights in the UFC against Deron Winn.
WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE DISCUSSION BETWEEN DANIEL CORMIER AND PHIL HAWES AT UFC AUSTIN:
Daniel Cormier vs Hawes #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/PzcvLTWaEo
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