Daniel Cormier vs. John Devine official for Friday’s Strikeforce Challengers 7 prelims

As expected two-time Olympian and 2008 U.S. Olympic wrestling team captain Daniel Cormier makes his second-ever mixed-martial-arts appearance when he meets John Devine at Friday’s Strikeforce Challengers VII event.

The long-rumored bout is slated for the night’s un-aired preliminary card, the organization today announced.

Cormier, who finished fourth in the 2004 Olympics, made his pro MMA debut in September and defeated Gary Frazier in a Strikeforce Challengers 3 televised bout.


As expected two-time Olympian and 2008 U.S. Olympic wrestling team captain Daniel Cormier makes his second-ever mixed-martial-arts appearance when he meets John Devine at Friday’s Strikeforce Challengers VII event.

The long-rumored bout is slated for the night’s un-aired preliminary card, the organization today announced.

Cormier, who finished fourth in the 2004 Olympics, made his pro MMA debut in September and defeated Gary Frazier in a Strikeforce Challengers 3 televised bout.