Cummins (center) will face Cormier at UFC 170. Photo: Esther Lin/Strikeforce
The UFC responded to the desire of Daniel Cormier and found him an opponent in the 170th event, which will be held on February 22nd, in Las Vegas, United States.
His opponent will be newcomer to the organization Patrick Cummins, who, like Cormier, has a successful wrestling resume, winning the coveted title of all american on two occasions. At 32 years old, “Durkin”, as he is known, has already had four fights in professional MMA, including an appearance in Strikeforce, winning them all in the first round by knockout or submission.
UFC president, Dana White, stated, in an interview with the North American website MMA Fighting, the reasons that make this fight attractive. “What’s interesting about this kid is that he was a training partner with Daniel Cormier. He claims he made Cormier cry when they trained together.”
Thus, Cormier will finally make his debut in the light heavyweight category. Your original opponent, Rashad evans, had to withdraw from the fight with a leg injury.
Check out how the UFC 170 card turned out:
- Ronda Rousey x Sara McMann;
- Daniel Cormier x Patrick Cummins;
- Rory McDonald x Demian Maia;
- Mike pyle x TJ Waldburger;
- Robert whittaker x Stephen Thompson;
- Alexis Davis x Jessica Eye;
- Raphael Assunção x Peter Munhoz;
- Cody Gibson x aljamain sterling;
– Zach Makovsky x Josh Sampo;
– Rafaello Oliveira x Erik Koch;
– Ernest Chavez; Yosdenis Cedeno
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