Strikeforce’s grand-prix replacement Daniel Cormier OK with alternate role

Daniel Cormier admits he misread Alistair Overeem.

The Strikeforce heavyweight thought in no way would the ex-heavyweight champion vacate the grand prix spot in which he now sits.

“When Alistair got hurt, or whatever happened, happened, it was a blessing for me,” Cormier said. “But I was in shock.”