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Daniel Cormier        

UFC World Champion; Six-Time U.S. World or Olympic Team Wrestler; UFC Broadcast Analyst

Daniel Cormier is one of the most decorated fighters in UFC history. A former two-division world champion, he held the heavyweight and light heavyweight world championships simultaneously. Beyond his achievements in the UFC, Cormier is recognized as a six-time U.S. World or Olympic Team wrestler, highlighting his extensive wrestling credentials before transitioning full-time to mixed martial arts.

He currently serves as the head wrestling coach at Gilroy High School, a position he has held since the summer of 2018. In addition to his coaching duties, Cormier is also a UFC broadcast analyst, contributing his expertise and insights into the sport on a regular basis.

Cormier made his film debut in 2014, playing himself in the comedy "Mantervention." He continued to make appearances in various media, starring in the videoclip "All About That Cake" in February 2015, a parody to promote the 2015 World MMA Awards. In January 2018, he appeared in an episode of "Sneaker Shopping" on the YouTube channel Complex. Following this, 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.

Speech Topics

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.

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.

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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