ABOUT DANIEL CORMIER

On Thursday, August 15, renowned mixed martial artist and former UFC champion Daniel Cormier will be hosting a "Wrestling for MMA" seminar at Kickass MMA gym in Morley, Perth.

This unique opportunity allows participants to learn from one of the sport's legends, focusing on the integration of wrestling techniques within MMA.

Cormier's extensive experience and success in both wrestling and MMA make this seminar a valuable experience for fighters of all levels looking to enhance their skills.

Daniel Cormier, often referred to as "DC," is a retired American mixed martial artist and former Olympic wrestler. He is best known for his successful career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he became a two-division champion.

Early Career
- Wrestling Background: Cormier had a distinguished wrestling career, including representing the United States at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. He won a bronze medal at the 2007 World Championships.

- Transition to MMA: Cormier made his MMA debut in 2009. He quickly made a name for himself with his dominant wrestling and powerful striking.

Strikeforce
- **Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion:** Cormier gained significant attention in Strikeforce, where he won the Heavyweight Grand Prix in 2012 by defeating Josh Barnett in the final.

UFC Career
- **Light Heavyweight Division:** Cormier joined the UFC in 2013 and initially competed as a heavyweight before moving down to light heavyweight.

- **Light Heavyweight Champion:** Cormier became the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion by defeating Anthony Johnson in 2015. He successfully defended the title multiple times.

Heavyweight Division
- Heavyweight Champion: In 2018, Cormier moved back to heavyweight and won the UFC Heavyweight Championship by knocking out Stipe Miocic, becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously.


Legacy
Daniel Cormier is considered one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. His career is marked by his wrestling prowess, his ability to compete at the highest levels in two weight classes, and his sportsmanship and professionalism.