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Daniel Cormier made his Octagon debut on cable television. And, the former Olympian is hoping to secure a second UFC fight on “free” TV, as well.

Cormier, serving as an analyst over the weekend on FUEL TV, continued his push for a fight on the August FOX Sports 1 debut card. The event takes place in Boston from the TD Garden on August 17.

“I want to fight on the first card on FOX Sports 1,” said Cormier, who defeated Frank Mir earlier this year. “I hope my man Chael Sonnen is fighting Wanderlei Silva next to me. Put us on the card, boss!”

“DC” is undefeated in his MMA career and was crowned the winner of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. He remains interested in a potential move to light heavyweight, but said he can take heavyweight division fights on his way down to 205.

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Daniel Cormier knows what weight issues can do to his body.

During his previous run to the Olympics, Cormier was forced to sit on the sidelines after his body shut down due to cutting weight. So, while he is happy to move down to light heavyweight from heavyweight, he just wants to be given time to do it properly.

“I’m not backing out of this. I would love to fight for the championship, but I need time, and I don’t want to be inactive while I diet down. I’ve only been active for a short period of time, and I don’t have time to waste. I’m 34 years old, and I need to be in the cage. I’ve just got to be fighting as I’m doing the move down,” said Cormier, during a recent interview with BloodyElbow.com. “Could I fight at 205 in November? Yes. Could I fight at 205 in August? No. I could fight at 220 in August. Even if I’m fighting a 250 pound guy, it doesn’t matter. I could be 220 and still be in the cage, getting experience as I’m making my way down. 220 is the perfect weight, because when I’m cut to 205, I’ll be 220 the next night in the cage.”

Cormier made his Octagon debut last month, besting former UFC champion Frank Mir. He has made it known that he will not fight Cain Velasquez, the reigning UFC champion, as they are close training partners and friends.

I cannot drop massive amounts of weight any more. My body will not allow it to happen. Can I diet down and make the weight? Yes. Do I want to take six months to do it? Yes. Do I want to not fight during that time? No chance. Heavyweight is anything over 206 pounds. Anybody over 206 pounds can be a fight for me, on my way down to 205.

Where would you prefer to see Cormier compete at, light heavyweight or heavyweight? The options at heavyweight seem to be more interesting outside of Jon Jones, but he would likely be a force at 205, as well.

Roy Nelson would gladly welcome a bout with Daniel Cormier – it’s his manager, Mike Kogan, who feels differently.

During “UFC Tonight” Tuesday night, it was reported that Kogan doesn’t believe a match with Cormier makes sense for his fighter.

Instead, Kogan pointed to either Antonio Silva or Mark Hunt next for “Big Country.”

Well, Nelson wanted to make sure everyone knows he has no problems going through “DC” if that’s what is needed to contend for the UFC heavyweight championship.

@arielhelwani you should always come to the horse. If I have to go through DC to get my belt! I will. @mikekogan

— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) May 1, 2013

Who would you prefer to see Nelson face? Cormier? Silva? Another heavyweight contender? Honestly, the pickings are pretty slim in terms of fighters riding win streaks right now in the division.

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Daniel Cormier could have heard the exact words he needed to make a career change.

Cormier, who has competed at heavyweight throughout his MMA career, is pondering a move to 205 pounds.

Well, UFC president Dana White made it known earlier this week that “DC” could jump to the front of the pack in the division if he decides to drop.

“I actually prefer him at (light heavyweight),” White said. “He beat Josh Barnett. That’s a big deal. He could drop to 205 and get a shot at the title, in my opinion, day one.”

Cormier (12-0) earned a decision victory over former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir earlier this month in his debut with the UFC. While on “UFC Tonight” recently, the former Olympian stated his desire for “big fights” regardless of the weight class.

Daniel Cormier placed himself one spot behind AKA teammate Cain Velasquez in the latest UFC heavyweight rankings.

Cormier, fresh off a win over Frank Mir, is now No. 2 in the weight class. Velasquez, the champion, is a position ahead of ex-champ Junior dos Santos.

Also, Josh Thomson moved into the lightweight Top-10 on the heels of his victory over Nate Diaz. Thomson debuts at No. 8.

There was several other changes, and the entire rankings can be viewed by clicking here.

Also, new rankings will be released next Monday.

A handful of fighters were hit with extended medical suspensions from UFC on FOX 7 this past weekend.

Daniel Cormier, who earned a win in his Octagon debut over Frank Mir, has been suspended 180 days by the California Athletic Commission with a possible hand injury.

Also, Nate Diaz and Matt Brown were given 60-day suspensions.

The complete list can be found below, and as a reminder, all can be shortened with clearance from a doctor:

Daniel Cormier: suspended 180 days with 180 days no contact or until cleared by physician for swollen right middle finger

Nate Diaz: suspended 60 days with 60 days no contact or until cleared by physician for facial lacerations to nose and cheek. Also suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for TKO

Matt Brown: suspended 60 days with 60 days no contact or until cleared by physician for laceration to right eyebrow

Chad Mendes: suspended 180 days with 180 days no contact or until cleared by physician for possible right index finger fracture

Darren Elkins: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for TKO

Myles Jury: suspended 60 days with 60 days no contact or until cleared by physician for laceration to right eyebrow

Ramsey Nijem: suspended 180 days with 180 days no contact or until cleared by physician. Sent to hospital for head trauma. Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact, no exceptions, for KO

Joseph Benavidez: suspended 60 days with 60 days no contact for broken tooth and laceration to right eyebrow or until cleared by physician

Darren Uyenoyama: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for TKO

Jorge Masvidal: suspended 180 days with 180 days no contact or until cleared by physician for right thumb fracture. Also suspended suspended 60 days with 60 days no contact or until cleared by physician for two top of scalp lacerations

Hugo Viana: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for TKO

Roger Bowling: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for KO and must have neurological check

Clifford Starks: suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact for KO

If you thought winning the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix would inoculate you from the famed “Octagon jitters”, think again. At UFC on FOX 7 on Saturday night, Strikeforce star alum Daniel Cormier handily took the decision over former UFC champ Frank Mir in a fight that was less than inspiring, and Cormier admitted that being a UFC rookie played a role in his performance. Which just goes to show that in the end, Strikeforce totally sucked and prepared no one for the UFC.

Not.

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Any prospect of a future Daniel Cormier-Cain Velasquez match were squashed – once again – by Cormier Saturday night.

After the former Olympian defeated Frank Mir in his UFC debut, he proceeded to make sure everyone knows that the two American Kickboxing Academy teammate and close friends will not fight.

I’m not gonna fight Cain. That’s pretty clear.

Cormier, the winner of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, was also asked to give an answer in regards to a move to light heavyweight. He seemed unsure of what would be next for him.

I’ve been thinking (about 205) for a little bit. I’ll talk with my management team and figure it out. I just want big fights.

While Cormier wasn’t able to finish Mir, he was never really in serious damage. He admitted that “Octagon-nerves” did get the better of him, and that he needs to improve his jiu-jitsu because it kept him from wrestling.

Many were left unhappy or not impressed by Cormier, but he was fighting a former UFC heavyweight champion in Mir who is known as one of the best big men in terms of submission work on the ground.

SAN JOSE, CA. - From the HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA, in what many have billed as “UFC vs. Strikeforce”, is UFC on FOX 7. The card is headlined by the return of UFC lightweight champion Benson “Smooth” Henderson, as he defends his title against former Strikeforce lightweight champion and UFC newcomer, Gilbert “El Nino” Melendez.  In the evenings co-main event is the Octagon debut of Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner, Daniel Cormier, who is welcomed by former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir in a thrilling heavyweight clash. In case you miss the action, MMAConvert was nice enough to provide live results for you:

Main Card on FOX

Lightweight Championship – Champion Ben Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez

• Ben Henderson def. Gilbert Melendez by Decision (split), Retains UFC Lightweight Title

Heavyweight – Frank Mir vs. Daniel Cormier

• Daniel Cormier def. Frank Mir by Decision (unanimous)

Lightweight – Nate Diaz vs. Josh Thomson

• Josh Thomson def. Nate Diaz by TKO (head kick and punches) Rd. 2, 3:44

Welterweight – Matt Brown vs. Jordan Mein

• Matt Brown def. Jordan Mein by TKO (elbows to the body) Rd. 2, 1:00

Preliminary Card on FX

Featherweight – Chad Mendes vs. Darren Elkins

• Chad Mendes def. Darren Elkins by TKO (punches) Rd. 1, 1:08

Middleweight – Francis Carmont vs. Lorenz Larkin

• Francis Carmont def. Lorenz Larkin by Decision (unanimous)

Lightweight – Ramsey Nijem vs. Myles Jury

• Myles Jury def. Ramsey Nijem by KO (punch) Rd. 2, 1:02

Flyweight – Joseph Benavidez vs. Darren Uyenoyama

• Joseph Benavidez def. Darren Uyenoyama by TKO (punches to the body) Rd.2, 4:50

Lightweight – Tim Means vs. Jorge Masvidal

• Jorge Masvidal def. Tim Means by Decision (unanimous)

Bantamweight – T.J. Dillashaw vs. Hugo Viana

•  T.J. Dillashaw def. Hugo Viana by TKO (punches) Rd. 1, 4:22

Preliminary Card on Facebook

Lightweight – Anthony Njokuani vs. Roger Bowling

• Anthony Njokuani def. Roger Bowling by KO (punch) Rd. 2, 2:52

Middleweight - Clifford Starks vs. Yoel Romero

•  Yoel Romero def. Clifford Starks by KO (flying knee and punches) Rd. 1, 1:32

Daniel Cormier and Frank Mir have been relatively cordial with each other, but now that it’s fight week, the verbal jabs have began to fly. The two will put the words aside tonight, as they co-headline UFC on Fox 7.