Strikeforce Champion Cormier Wants Pat Barry As Next Opponent

Pat Barry

Pat Barry

Cormier pulling for Barry fight

Strikeforce heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier knows who he wants to fight at Strikeforce’s November 3 event in Oklahoma City.

He wants UFC heavyweight striker Pat Barry.

Cormier expressed his interest in the fight on Twitter, tweeting to UFC president Dana White about the contest, assuring White that Barry would accept the fight.

A replacement opponent is necessary for Cormier after Frank Mir was forced out of the contest due to injury.

The bout will be the promotion’s final heavyweight contest. Cormier will make the move over to the UFC following the contest.

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