Daniel Cormier has made a major splash since joining the world of mixed martial arts. Since debuting with Strikeforce, fans have watched him evolve into a complete fighter who can defeat some of the best in the world.
After winning the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, Cormier must fight one final time under the organizational banner before his contract can be transferred into the UFC. There was a lot of speculation of who would face the Olympian in his final fight, but ultimately, Dana White landed on former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir.
With last night’s news that Mir has been forced out of the November 2 contest with Cormier, the hotly anticipated cross-promotional bout now needs a replacement.
Here is a look at five fighters who could potentially replace Mir to fight Daniel Cormier later this year.