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Cormier vs Cain..... Who would win.

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#1 ·
I know this fight won't happen, but if it did who would win. Ime a fan of both and last night Cormier impressed me big time. I think people forget Cormiers strength is wrestling, yet he managed to dominate frank Mir with some of the best clinch work I've seen in a long time without even using it. It's a close call for me but I'd pick Cormier.
 
#3 ·
The best cormier beats the best cain meaning the mos tin shape of both fighters who fight to their strengths daniel would come out since he is the better wrestler and has more power.
 
#4 ·
Just based on first impression, I think Cormier is a bit stronger and has better wrestling than Cain. Cain's a tad bigger, and while Cormiers hands look faster, I like Cains boxing a little bit more. Other than that, they are pretty identical. That would be a pretty good match-up. It's a shame they train in the same camp.
 
#7 ·
Well , for the moment its Cain for sure ... but with time we'll see... Cain really its at another level from every HW right now if he keeps this fire and paste that he's fighting ...
The fight I would love to see is , Cain vs Werdum
 
#8 ·
I don't think Werdum offers much for Cain if Cain fights smart. Cain should have no problem doing the same thing Cormier did to Mir last night. Except Cain with do it at a much higher pace and Werdum will probably start gassing and Cain will go in for the kill.
 
#18 ·
I have said for a while I think DC beats Cain. But it would be a hell of a fight. Cain has a more out-put striking and sets a pace. DC is a better wrestler and would be one of the only guys who can deal with Cain's wrestling. Would be interesting to see how they stack up with striking, but I will go DC slightly.
 
#25 ·
I'm pretty sure DC is Cain's wrestling coach so Cormier would probably have a slight advantage. It's almost a certainty that this fight will never happen
in the UFC on Fox post-fight presser, Dana said (I paraphrase) he was glad to know Velasquez and Courmier had been talking about fighting each other, and Courmier said he'd fight whoever the UFC told him to, even Velasquez, but that he didn't feel 'this performance warranted a title shot'.

Haven't heard from Vealquez, from Courmier seems willing, and Dana isn't indicating they've flat-out refused, as some teammates have in the past.

But assuming everybody keeps winning, JDS vs DC, Werdum vs Velasquez, then winner vs winner.

Ha.

The first UFC Heavyweight Grand Prix.
 
#28 ·
I really hope we get to see this match up! Cain has never faced anybody with a wrestling pedigree as impressive as Cormier's. Both guys match up pretty evenly, but I would have to give the edge to Cain just based on his aggression, cardio and incredible pace. Cain via UD.
 
#29 ·
http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/...could-decide-on-future-weight-class-this-week
"I have a call into the boss on Thursday, and we'll see what happens," he said on Tuesday.

Cormier, who suffered a near-tragic weight cut during his Olympic wrestling days, admits he's still not sure what he prefers. However, he sees attractive options in both weight classes, though a move down to light heavyweight likely wouldn't be completed until late 2013.

"Big fights – big fights are what I'm interested in," he said. "Whether it be at heavyweight or whether it be at 205, it doesn't matter. I'm going to get with my team this week, and we're going to make a decision."
 
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