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  • UFC World Champion in Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Divisions
  • Six-Time U.S. World or Olympic Team Wrestler
  • UFC Broadcast Analyst

Daniel is one of the most decorated fighters in UFC history. A former two-division world champion, DC held the heavyweight and light heavyweight world championships simultaneously. He is also an accomplished Olympian and former All-American at Oklahoma State.

Cormier is the head wrestling coach at Gilroy High School, having been appointed in the summer of 2018. Cormier made his film debut in 2014, playing himself in the 2014 comedy Mantervention. In February 2015, Cormier starred in the videoclip All About That Cake, a parody of All About That Bass, to promote the 2015 World MMA Awards. In January 2018, he was featured on an episode of Sneaker Shopping on the YouTube channel Complex.

In February 2019 he featured in "Sub-Zero's Head Shatter", the first episode of the YouTube series "The Science of Mortal Kombat" by Because Science. Cormier is known for being a dedicated fan of the New Orleans Saints and professional wrestling.

 
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Interviewing - Daniel Cormier on beating Colby Covington at UFC 268 | ESPN MMA/DC & RC [8:25] - Get Sharable Link
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What Will Fuel Your Rise To Greatness?

DANIEL CORMIER has an incredible life story. From his rise in wrestling to U.S. national champion and Olympian, to his rise in mixed martial arts as one of the most decorated fighters in UFC history and the only man in MMA history to defend titles in two different weight classes, Cormier has enjoyed a storied career rooted in preparation, hard work, commitment and building camaraderie. His success didn’t happen overnight and was not without setbacks and family tragedies. His mindset, ‘Is this going to cost you, or is this going to propel you and be a force of inspiration for you?’ is the basis for this motivational talk to take that energy and use it to train harder, work harder, work smarter. His life teaches a great lesson, to never stop fighting for the life you want no matter what is thrown your way.

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Leading Your Team To Greatness

DANIEL CORMIER has always been a captain – captain of his wrestling team in high school and at Oklahoma State University, the 2008 Olympic team and the American Kickboxing Academy – and now he’s sharing the lessons he’s learned over a lifetime of leadership. What does it take to lead a successful team? What are the essential qualities of a true leader? As a competitor and coach, Cormier shares with audiences the keys to demonstrate ultimate leadership through actions and words.

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Make Your Vision A Reality

DANIEL CORMIER has always envisioned himself achieving big goals. That’s how he begins building any business or program, no matter how small it starts - with big dreams and a clear vision. After a career that’s included being an Olympian and UFC double champion, he reinvented himself as a color commentator and analyst, owner of two barbershops, partner at a pair of restaurants, owner of two wrestling schools, and the head wrestling coach at Gilroy High School. He shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and a coach on developing a roadmap to success, and turning dreams into reality.

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