Heavyweight prospect Daniel Cormier won’t waste any time following up on his five wins in 2010, as he is expected to compete a week into the New Year at a yet-to-be-announced “Strikeforce Challengers” event.
News of the bout, scheduled for January 7, was first reported by Five Ounces of Pain. The site has now confirmed Cormier will be facing Devin Cole in the evening’s main event according to sources attached to the situation.
Daniel Cormier (6-0)
Win Soa Palelei – Submission (Punches) XMMA MMA 3
Win Jason Riley – Submission (Punches) Strikeforce
Win Tony Johnson Jr. – Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) KOTC
Devin Cole (18-8-1)
Loss Aaron Rosa – Decision (Unanimous) Shark Fights 13
Win Trevor Smith – TKO (Punches) ROTR
Win Jason Riley – KO (Punch) UMMAXX 10