The Bottom Line: Daniel Cormier’s Redemption Lies at Heavyweight

This was the week that Daniel Cormier’s life got turned upside down. Since childhood, Cormier has sought excellence through competitive athletics. The goal was always to prove himself the best. He fell just short in collegiate wrestling, running into the juggernaut that was Cael Sanderson. He suffered heartbreak in the Olympics, finishing fourth in 2004 before being pulled from the competition altogether in 2008 when his body shut down from weight cutting. When he entered MMA, the goal was again to make it to the top.

Cormier could have pursued the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title. At 13-0 with wins over Josh Barnett, Antonio Silva, Frank Mir and Roy Nelson, he was a force in…