Daniel Cormier is a Mixed Martial Artist, who currently competes in the light heavyweight division with the UFC. Daniel  is a former Olympic wrestler. He is ranked number fourteen for pound-for-pound in the UFC. Daniel “DC” Cormier has fifteen wins, and one loss in his UFC career.

Daniel had an impressive wrestling career in high school. He won one hundred and one matches and only nine losses, which left him the All-American in high school. Daniel went to Oklahoma State University where he became the 2004 Olympic winner. He then went on to compete for the United States wrestling team in 2008, but was unable to compete due to an injury. He started his Mixed Martial Arts career and made his UFC debut in 2013 where he fought against Frank Mir where he won by a unanimous decision.

Daniel  is very active in charity causes. He has participated in these charity events:
Fisher House Fight Night: The UFC Fight Metric donates all money to the Fisher House Organization. The length of time the fighter is in the octagon $2.50 is donated. The UFC has raised over fourteen thousand in the Fight Metric Fight Night where Daniel “DC” Cormier participated in.

The Avengers Super Heroes Half-Marathon: Daniel participated in The Avengers Super Heroes Half-Marathon where all money donated went to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. In this charity event, Daniel raised over $1200 for St. Jude’s.

Fresno Charity Workout: The Fresno Charity Workout drew hundreds of people to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Daniel Cormier participated in this charity event to raise money and awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Daniel  was married to his sweetheart, Robin. The couple had a daughter, Kaedyn. The family was having a family get together and barbeque on a beautiful day. His wife was driving home behind her friend. She put the baby in her friend’s car, because her air conditioner wasn’t working. A big eighteen wheeler hit the car that the baby was riding in from behind, and the baby died instantly. The baby was only three months old.

This wasn’t the first tragedy to hit Daniel’s family. On Thanksgiving, his father was murdered. Daniel was just seven years old when his father was murdered. Daniel and Robin’s marriage didn’t last, but Daniel met Salina Deleon, and the couple has two children together. Their son’s name is Daniel, who was born on February 16, 2011, and their daughter’s name is Marquita Kalani who was born on March 4, 2012. Daniel says Salina is what got him through the grief of his daughter, years later.

Daniel  may have experienced devastating losses in his life, but he has a promising Mixed Martial Arts career. He is expected to do great things in the UFC.

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