Daniel Cormier is a retired American mixed martial artist and current sports commentator. He was born on March 20, 1979, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Cormier is known for competing in the UFC and is a former two-division champion, holding titles in both the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions. Before his MMA career, Cormier was an accomplished wrestler, winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He began his professional fighting career in 2010 and quickly rose to prominence, becoming one of the sport's top athletes. After retiring from competition, he transitioned to a successful career in sports commentary.