Daniel Cormier didn’t gain many fans with his win at UFC on Fox 7, but the former Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion fought smart enough in his Octagon debut against Frank Mir to ensure victory.
Undefeated thus far in his career, Cormier is one of the top contenders in the heavyweight division, but his performance on Saturday may still leave him one win shy of being considered for a title shot.
That may not be such a bad thing, though, with Cormier being unlikely to accept a fight with current heavyweight champion and American Kickboxing Academy teammate Cain Velasquez.
After his win over Mir, let’s see where Cormier now stands in the heavyweight division.