“I can’t beat this dude”: Daniel Cormier reveals why he left the heavyweight division

Daniel Cormier admitted that he moved from heavyweight to light heavyweight in the UFC because he knew he couldn’t beat his teammate Cain Velasquez. Velasquez’s dominance in training led Cormier to avoid a potential fight between them. Cormier’s decision allowed him to become a champion at light heavyweight and eventually heavyweight, solidifying his legacy without facing his friend.