Tag: Daniel

Daniel Cormier and His Tale of Triumph to the UFC Deserves Much More Attention

Daniel Cormier, former USA Olympic team captain, has made his mark in the heavyweight division of MMA in his relatively short career. Unfortunately, many have not taken notice. Cormier made his pro MMA debut in Strikeforce in 2009 against Gary Frazier …

Daniel Cormier, former USA Olympic team captain, has made his mark in the heavyweight division of MMA in his relatively short career. Unfortunately, many have not taken notice. Cormier made his pro MMA debut in Strikeforce in 2009 against Gary Frazier and finished the fight in the second round. He followed that with four first-round […]

AKA’s Cain Velasquez and Daniel Cormier: Who Should Get the Next UFC Title Shot?

American Kickboxing Academy has long been considered one of the best mixed martial arts gyms in the United States. But with the emergence of Strikeforce Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier and the healthy return of Cain Velasquez, AKA might have a problem…

American Kickboxing Academy has long been considered one of the best mixed martial arts gyms in the United States. But with the emergence of Strikeforce Grand Prix winner Daniel Cormier and the healthy return of Cain Velasquez, AKA might have a problem—its heavyweights might be too good right now. Following a successful title defense over Frank […]

UFC 146, Daniel Cormier Wants Name Recognition Next, Wants Shane Carwin

Daniel Cormier‘s dominant victory over Josh Barnett has cemented the Olympic wrestler’s status as the hottest heavyweight prospect in the sport and has fans considering him as a legitimate challenger for the UFC heavyweight title. Cormier, …

Daniel Cormier‘s dominant victory over Josh Barnett has cemented the Olympic wrestler’s status as the hottest heavyweight prospect in the sport and has fans considering him as a legitimate challenger for the UFC heavyweight title. Cormier, who trains out of the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, now has his sights set on entering the […]

Daniel Cormier and the 10 Best Wrestlers in MMA

Wrestling is considered to be the strongest base in all of MMA. It allows you to control your opponent with strength, technique and strategic positioning. Commonly, wrestlers are criticized for a style of fighting known as “lay and pray,” w…

Wrestling is considered to be the strongest base in all of MMA. It allows you to control your opponent with strength, technique and strategic positioning. Commonly, wrestlers are criticized for a style of fighting known as “lay and pray,” where they control their opponent and ride out the clock in hopes of securing a victory […]

Strikeforce Results: Is Daniel Cormier’s Ascent as Impressive as Jon Jones’?

All eyes are on Daniel Cormier. The American Kickboxing Academy prodigy known as “DC” defeated Josh Barnett on Saturday night to keep his unbeaten streak alive and win the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. In many ways, Cormier’s ri…

All eyes are on Daniel Cormier. The American Kickboxing Academy prodigy known as “DC” defeated Josh Barnett on Saturday night to keep his unbeaten streak alive and win the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. In many ways, Cormier’s rise to prominence is comparable to that of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. After Alistair Overeem was […]

Who Should Daniel Cormier Meet in Strikeforce’s Final Heavyweight Fight?

A win over Josh Barnett in the final fight of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix should have set Daniel Cormier up for a shot at the UFC heavyweight title, especially with champion Junior dos Santos and Frank Mir set to square off only one week aft…

A win over Josh Barnett in the final fight of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix should have set Daniel Cormier up for a shot at the UFC heavyweight title, especially with champion Junior dos Santos and Frank Mir set to square off only one week after Cormier’s dominant decision win. However, despite Strikeforce’s entire heavyweight […]