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Daniel Cormier: champion age is not an obstacle!

Mixed martial arts is a relatively new sport, which nevertheless has already acquired millions of its fans around the world. It goes without saying that, like in any other kind of sports, MMA also boasts of its "stars", one of which is quite deservedly considered an American Daniel Cormier.

Louisiana Titanium

Daniel Cormier was born on March 20, 1979. A native town for him is Lafayette, located in Louisiana. The father and mother of the future at that time athlete's name was Joseph and Audrey Cormier. In addition, our hero has more relatives: Felicia (sister), Joseph (elder brother).

Already during his education in high school Daniel very seriously immersed himself in wrestling. Thanks to his perseverance, he was able to become a champion three times among schools throughout the state. Moving to the senior classes, Cormier increased the number of victories in his battles. Let's notice, that for all this period he only suffered defeat twice. After graduating from school, Daniel Cormier becomes a student of Colby Community College. It was during the student days that he was able to become a two-time champion of the national championship of the country.

Wrestling career

After graduating from university, Cormier did not give up the fight and continues to deal with it. He was even among the national team of his country at the world championship in freestyle wrestling, which was held in 2007. Also, Cormier took part in the 2008 Olympic Games, however, did not win anything.

In addition, the wrestler performed in the league called Real Pro Wrestling, where he was able to become the first and, as it turned out, the only champion in the category of 211 pounds.

Performances in the MMA

Daniel Cormier began his ascent to the top of mixed fights in the Strikeforce promotion. Already in its debut, the American defeats Harry Fraser, and not by points, but by technical knockout. The second duel was also successful for Cormier. He beat John Devine by knockout.

On the last day of July 2010, Daniel wins the title of champion of the XMMA in the heavyweight division. To do this, he needed to defeat Lucas Brown. After just two weeks, Cormier wins again. This time he resigned the title of champion at the tournament KOTC: Imminent Danger. Opposed him Tony Johnson.

The protection of the title of the best fighter on the version of XMMA Cormier Daniel, whose weight has always been more than 90 kilograms, held in November 2010. His rival was the New Zealander Soa Palley. The next fight in the cage Cormier is already at the Strikeforce tournament, in which he wins on points of Devin Cole.

Successes in the Grand Prix Strikeforce Heavyweight

The first serious fight Cormier at the highest level holds against Jeff Monson and wins against him. In September 2011, "Black Fedor" (the nickname Cormier) knocked out a fighter from Brazil, Antonio "Big foot" Silva, thanks to which the American reached the final of the tournament. The final battle for Daniel was also victorious. He won the decision of the judges from the legend of MMA - Josh Barnett.

Contract with UFC

After Strikeforce ceased to exist, Cormier signs an agreement with the largest promotion of the world MMA - UFC.

The debut in this organization fell on April 20, 2013 in a battle against Frank Mira. Daniel won on points. After that, the former Olympic wrestler holds three more victorious fights and gets the right to fight for the title of champion. The active promotion of the battle "John Jones - Daniel Cormier" begins.

Challenging a title with a tyrant

January 4, 2015 was a battle, on the eve of which there was much talk and scandals. "John Jones - Daniel Cormier" - a duel, which is basically a deep personal dislike of the fighters. The first three pyatiminutki battle did not give the opportunity to identify someone's obvious advantage. Cormier beat his hands more, and Jones - with his feet. In the fourth round, the defending champion transferred the challenger twice to the pit, but both times he returned very quickly to the rack. At the end of the battle Cormier was able to hold a throw, which once again showed that the rivals are equal. But still after the bout Jones was able to defend his belt, which after a certain period of time was stripped.

Personal Tragedy

The fights of Daniel Cormier - this, of course, is not his whole life. A soldier is married and has children. But, unfortunately, on June 14, 2003, his family suffered a terrible tragedy - his three-month-old daughter was killed in a car accident. And this accident happened because Cormier put the daughter in the car to friends, because in his car the air conditioner broke down. However, despite this grief, Daniel did not give up and now dedicates all the victories of his deceased daughter.

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