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Report: Daniel Cormier’s Future Regarding Weight Class Could Be Determined This Week
By FCF Staff
Now that Daniel Cormier has emerged victorious from his Octagon debut, by handing former heavyweight champ Frank Mir a unanimous decision loss at UFC on FOX 8, the rising star and his camp will try to… Read More
Opinion: Frank Mir, Daniel Cormier Look to Compete For Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweights Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier both have a lot on the line when they step into the cage at UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose on Saturday.
Cormier, the former… Read More
Daniel Cormier Focused on Frank Mir, But Says Move to Light-Heavyweight Still Possible: “I Want to be the UFC Champion”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Of all the Strikeforce competitors who have moved over to the UFC, Daniel Cormier has captured some of the most attention, and for good reason. The 34 year-old-fighter is one of the most accomplished wrestlers to… Read More
Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez, Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir Added to UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, Strikeforce stars Gilbert Melendez and Daniel Cormier have been awarded high profile bouts for their Octagon debuts, as the UFC has confirmed both men will compete at the upcoming April 20th,… Read More
Report: Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier and Gegard Mousasi Lead Final Strikeforce Payroll
By FCF Staff
Former UFC heavyweight champ Josh Barnett was the top earner at Strikeforce’s most recent and final event in Oklahoma City Saturday, according to figures that have been released by the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. Recent heavyweight grand-prix… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Cormier Needs to Finish Dion Staring to Get Jon Jones’ Attention
By Joshua Molina
They say Daniel Cormier has nothing to gain and everything to lose when he collides with Dion Staring at Strikeforce’s final event on Saturday.
They say Cormier is a 20-1 favorite against the veteran.
No one believes… Read More
Report: With November 3rd Card Ditched, Daniel Cormier Hoping to Rebook Bout With Frank Mir
By FCF Staff
Now that Strikeforce’s November 3rd card will no longer happen, rising heavyweight Daniel Cormier is hoping that his original opponent for the event, Frank Mir, will be ready to fight in January.
Although Cormier hasn’t been confirmed… Read More
Report: Dana White Criticizes Matt Mitrione For Turning Down Bout With Daniel Cormier: “It Makes Me Sick”
By FCF Staff
The search continues for a heavyweight to fight rising star Daniel Cormier at Strikeforce’s November 3rd card, and according to UFC President Dana White, Matt Mitrione has removed himself from the possible opponent list.
White announced after… Read More
Report: Frank Mir Injured, No Longer Fighting Daniel Cormier
By FCF Staff
It appears as though the injury bug has taken out another headlining bout, as according to reports Frank Mir has been forced to withdraw from a November 3rd fight with Daniel Cormier.
The fight was set to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Cormier-Mir Set For Nov. 3; On Same Day, Miguel Torres Headed to World Series
By Joshua Molina
Strikeforce Grand Prix Champion Daniel Cormier has a date with former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir on Nov. 4 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Although the two knew they were fighting each… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir Booked For November 3rd
By FCF Staff
While for some time now, it’s been known that Frank Mir has been assigned the task of halting Daniel Cormier’s rise up the heavyweight ranks, the date of the UFC-Strikeforce bout hadn’t been announced. Now it appears… Read More
Frank Mir Headed To Strikeforce To Face Heavyweight Grand Prix Champ Daniel Cormier
By FCF Staff
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir (16-6) is headed to Strikeforce to challenge the promotion’s recent Heavyweight Grand Prix tournament winner and two-time U.S. Olympic wrestling team member Daniel Cormier (10-0), USA Today reported today. The date… Read More
Report: Tim Sylvia Returning to Zuffa Fold, Fighting Daniel Cormier at Sept. 29th Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
After a lengthy campaign for another shot in the UFC, it appears as though Tim Sylvia may have taken one step closer to that goal, as according to reports he will fight Daniel Cormier at the upcoming… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier’s Last Strikeforce Bout Set For September 29th
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier’s last Strikeforce bout has been set, as the heavyweight grand-prix winner will compete on a September 29th card in Sacramento, California. The event was announced during the promotion’s broadcast last night.
No opponent has been… Read More
Josh Barnett, Gilbert Melendez and Daniel Cormier Top Latest Strikeforce Payroll
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Strikeforce’s latest event on Saturday in San Jose, and not surprisingly, former UFC champion Josh Barnett and current lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez were among the leaders.… Read More
Following Loss to Daniel Cormier, Josh Barnett Releases X Ray of Broken Hand
By FCF Staff
Following his unanimous decision loss to Daniel Cormier Saturday, in the finale of Strikeforce’s Heavyweight Grand Prix, Josh Barnett announced that he had broken his left hand shortly into the bout.
The charismatic fighter… Read More
Daniel Cormier Outscores Josh Barnett For Grand Prix Tourney Win
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Strikeforce’s latest event in San Jose, which saw Daniel Cormier work his way to a unanimous decision win over Josh Barnett in the finale of the promotion’s heavyweight grand-prix.
In the card’s… Read More
Strikeforce Weigh-In Results: Cormier and Barnett Set For Grand Prix Final
By FCF Staff
As most likely expected, neither Daniel Cormier or Josh Barnett had trouble making weight for their heavyweight Grand Prix Final bout tomorrow night in San Jose.
The former UFC champion Barnett came in at 248 pounds this… Read More
Josh Barnett on Daniel Cormier: “I See My Experience As Being The Biggest Advantage In This Fight”
By FCF Staff
Tomorrow night, Strikeforce will return to San Jose’s HP Pavilion for the promotion’s “Barnett vs. Cormier” event, which will see Josh Barnett take on Daniel Cormier in the Grand-Prix Heavyweight Finale.
Barnett (31-5) advanced through the tourney… Read More