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Daniel Cormier Spikes Training Partner at UFC 226 Open Workouts

Daniel Cormier is considered one of the nicer guys in MMA, but you might not think so if you were his training partner getting spiked on your head.
Daniel Cormier spikes training partner

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UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is considered one of the nicer guys in the sport of mixed martial arts, but you might not think so if you were his training partner getting spiked on your head. And that's exactly what happened at Wednesday's UFC 226 Open Workout in Las Vegas, when Cormier put on a display for the fans at the MGM Grand.

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Cormier headlines the UFC 226 fight card this Saturday in a challenge to heavyweight titleholder Stipe Miocic. If Cormier wins, he will become only the second fighter in UFC history to hold belts in two different weight divisions simultaneously. The only other athlete to do so is Conor McGregor.

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Tune in to MMAWeekly.com on Friday, July 6, for the full TUF 27 Finale live results, and again Saturday, July 7, for full UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier live results. The first UFC 226 bout is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT. The main event features UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic putting his belt on the line against light heavyweight titleholder Daniel Cormier.