Daniel Cormier claims that one terrifying combat sports star could’ve beaten anybody within the UFC, including Jon Jones.
In his esteemed MMA profession, ‘DC’ proved himself as considered one of the best competitors the game has ever seen.
Cormier entered the flow state against Dan Henderson, beat Stipe Miocic to change into heavyweight champion, and destroyed Derrick Lewis.
Nevertheless, there was one opponent who put him in his place.
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Daniel Cormier says Khadzhimurat Gatsalov would’ve beaten Jon Jones
On the 2004 Athens Olympics, Daniel Cormier represented Team USA in freestyle wrestling, making it all of the approach to the semi-finals, where he bumped into the terrifying Khadzhimurat Gatsalov.
Despite his best efforts, there was nothing the American could do, losing 5-0 in a devastating defeat.
Now, Cormier is insistent that had the Russian switched to MMA, he would’ve taken over the game.
In an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, he explained: “There was one guy that beat me within the Olympics semi-finals, his name was Khadzhimurat Gatsalov. We’re lucky that son of a b—- didn’t fight, because he would’ve beaten everybody and Jon Jones included.
“He beat me, he beat me, Cael Sanderson, Kyle Snyder, this dude was so fast.
“I brought him in to coach with me for Jon Jones. My strength coach told me that he tried to interrupt him; [he said] ‘Regardless of what I did, he never stopped, he never got drained, and he at all times desired to do more’. That’s why the dude is a 6x world champion.
“He was the most effective. We’re just lucky he didn’t fight because all of us wouldn’t have any accomplishments.”
Daniel Cormier opens up about heart-wrenching message Jon Jones sent him
After all, Cormier’s comments come as no major surprise. In spite of everything, he’s continuously firing shots at Jones.
Nevertheless, while the pair famously don’t get on, there have been occasions where they’ve put their rivalry to 1 side.
When times have been tough, they’ve reached out to support each other.
During an interview, Cormier opened up in regards to the emotional message Jones sent to him.
