Year of the Fighter - Daniel Cormier
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Күн бұрынFormer UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Cormier reflects on the rollercoaster year that he lost the biggest fight of his career to Jon Jones and yet miraculously went on to become a double champion, an incredible accomplishment his late father got to witness before he passed.
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@JohnnyVaughn-h7l Жыл бұрын
Damn those last 5 minutes have me crying. Very admirable of DC to see how much he loves his parents. May their souls be together in peace.
@eduy17 Жыл бұрын
Fucking chef cutting onions at the end of the video🤣. Really frigging inspiring man.
@Blackhaze3000 Жыл бұрын
Yeah that had me choked up too, strong moment
@olexgrach3627 Жыл бұрын
Same brotha
@JOHNBOYC2 Жыл бұрын
Me too😂
@carnivorous_vegan Жыл бұрын
My parents beat me up and scarred me for life. My dad was just arrested for leaving me bloody now he's facing trial
@astrodax2753 Жыл бұрын
Amazing how DC became such a legend. Imagine starting your MMA career at an age where some fighters retire, fighting heavyweights when you're as tall as featherweights, then going to 205 so you don't take opportunities from your friend, and becoming a double champ dominating every fighter on your way (who isn't drugged up on juice and coke) until you're in your 40!
@theenlightenedone1283 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely He is Surely one of the goats
@HappyGilmore6 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how everyone hated him and now he’s universally loved
@DADRB0B55 Жыл бұрын
Cain would have straight up ended DC in 1 rnd, what are you babbling about “taking opportunities” boy was struggling with Roy Nelson.
@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew Жыл бұрын
@@DADRB0B55 not likely
@sanatsrivastava2814 Жыл бұрын
@@DADRB0B55you are so illiterate. Did you see what DC did to Josh Barnett?
@tydupont8084 Жыл бұрын
9 mins in when DC said his biggest fear was seeing his son’s face when he told him he didn’t win the rematch against Jones.. that’s heart breaking. DC, I know you’ll never read this, but I hope you know your son is extremely lucky to have a guy like you for a dad, and you are one of the best and most inspirational fighters of all time. You don’t have to win every fight to be a winner and a champion. You are one of the best! Your son will only ever be proud to call you Dad.
@michaelspoto8720 Жыл бұрын
Well said
@samcata2245 Ай бұрын
yes DC is a role model as a person. plus he's a legend in the sport and that makes him even more special because he has been humble everytime, maybe even too much to the point of underwstimatin himself, he's a beautiful person
@respeezy Жыл бұрын
One of the only men in this world I truly look up to for his work ethic and for his personality.
@rickstevens1479 Жыл бұрын
"Sometimes doing what is expected is the hardest thing to do.." DC , so true .
@jamir8383 Жыл бұрын
Who doesn't love this guy,all around great person
@bobbydeazy Жыл бұрын
His takes are generally trash. But he's mma career was pretty awesome. I always gave him respect for going against jones even though he got smashed.
@PlaT_JacK Жыл бұрын
He talks shit on somebody. For doing the exact same thing he did. He pokeed stipe in the eye so bad he now wears glasses. That's how
@DoubleYouDeeFourty9991 6 ай бұрын
@@PlaT_JacKthank God Jon never eye poked anyone
@chizzelfingers Жыл бұрын
i hope dc scrolls thru these comments and sees this. and sees the other comments. if dc understood how much hes respected and loved and no matter what jones did fail for performance enhancement drugs. if dc was on the same thing he beats jones . dc is a fkn legend
@alexmarr9283 Жыл бұрын
lol... even if DC was juiced to the gills he isnt beating jon lmfaooooo steroids i love dc but jon is just better
@squirtinernie8449 Жыл бұрын
@@alexmarr9283wonder why he needed the roids then ;)
@slicerreel6623 Жыл бұрын
Tbh dc is too small for jones its just too hard for him to reach jon at the first place i mean he stated that himself if he tries to get close jones he gets kneed if he tries to fight from outside he gets kicked imo Dc and Jon from iq and skill level are close but Jones psyhicality is so much supreme compared to dc thats what seperates him from dc
@brettlayne6591 Жыл бұрын
@@alexmarr9283Dc was beating him, so you can’t tell me that he would’ve never beat jones. In a game of inches peds can make all the difference, it allows guys to cut corners.
@gee2661 Жыл бұрын
@@alexmarr9283bro how do u even breath
@Mott2 Жыл бұрын
Love DC! An amazing 2 belt Champion and an even better person. Incredible ambassador for the sport and also coach for the youth. Role Model. Leader.
@dano1307 Жыл бұрын
We love you DC. Legend and you always bring a smile to our faces. Thank you DC.
@Superiorthrustruggle Жыл бұрын
Got me all worked up talking bout his son, hearing he lost to Jones. You’re a real one bro. Amazing career and life. So much determination and hard work. And talking bout his dad at end, sheesh. So emotional.
@badz4855 Жыл бұрын
One of the best ever. What a commendable person, what a champion, and what a career. Very little fighters who are respected by the entire mma community like this guy.
@chonqmonk Жыл бұрын
I met him once, and he went to shake my hand but he poked my eye out instead.
@DoubleYouDeeFourty9991 6 ай бұрын
@@chonqmonkthank God Jon never eye poked anyone
@ikeruriarteremis3496 5 ай бұрын
I hate dc was being booed, he didnte deserve that
@thisarfingai Жыл бұрын
DC is pure class. Characters like him are what this sport is about - a true warrior, a born leader, a natural role model, and an incredible human. Thank you Daniel Cormier, UFC Double Champ.
@The3Sp7 Жыл бұрын
My favorite combat sports athlete of all time. Aside from GSP, a greater role model couldn’t be found… His journey, his heart, his downfall his rise he never lost his intensity as a competitor, and remained forever classy. Truly a MMA Icon
@godfromthecreator Жыл бұрын
Well said! 🎉🎉
@hennyspiderman9974 Жыл бұрын
His fight against Barnett in Strikeforce is what sold me on him being a future all time great. He literally ran through that whole tournament
@orlandowilliamson691 Жыл бұрын
Imagine Jones against that DC 😂
@sportingminds3311 Жыл бұрын
How he dropped big foot was insane
@Betterpigeon Жыл бұрын
Same. Seeing him step up in that tournament and win was amazing. I believed in him 100% since then.
@cesarjofreperez3191 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, that run was legendary
@yeahkevinn Жыл бұрын
I first saw him fight Bigfoot and thought "alright this man is a problem." Then I saw him fight Barnett and realized he was gonna be in the UFC fighting for belts. No heavyweight could handle other heavyweights like that.
@willsavidge5668 Жыл бұрын
The man really does have one of the biggest hearts in the world, not just the sport. One of if not the most holsum fighter to have fought in the sport.
@JulioDx3480 Жыл бұрын
One of the best to ever do it. No excuses on defeat.
@BarisUF Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite fighters off all time!
@ThyOmega. Жыл бұрын
Legend of the sport
@DPK99ATown Жыл бұрын
How can you not be a fan of this man?!
@Kaniala-l7s Жыл бұрын
these mini series about fighters are truly remarkable work of art
@fishingdjursland Жыл бұрын
A legend in every sense of the word. A TRUE human being inside and outside of the octagon. A rolemodel to the younger generations. A guiding light on how to overcome adversity and still come out the other end a person to be proud of inside and outside of the octagon.
@josecastro-jf4fq Жыл бұрын
i already loved DC but man.. such an honorable man & champion we got to witness here. what he said he wanted to be remembered for is exactly how i’d always think of DC
@ameliathemonkey585 Жыл бұрын
Dammit DC. Why u gonna make me cry like that. Ur right though man, if my kids accomplished something even remotely close to something like this, that’s a happiness I don’t think could ever be touched by anything. Legend
@anasshahid224 Жыл бұрын
2018 was DC’s year! He successfully defended his Light heavyweight belt against rising contender Volkan in January, coached TUF then DC became champ champ winning the Heavyweight championship at UFC 226, and defended his Heavyweight championship against Derrick Lewis at 230 headlining MSG arena, what a year. Good memories.
@BboyZoinks Жыл бұрын
The embodiment of what being a champion is. To the man Khabib calls Captain. Thank you for everything you’ve given us sir and being a champion to truly be proud of.
@thepulpfloyd Жыл бұрын
I was watching the Adesanya episode and there's no denying his talent. But DC is a legend everywhere, inside and outside the octagon. It takes character to be humble and graceful after accomplishing so much. Thanks for the memories DC!
@charlesselby3559 Жыл бұрын
His reign will allways be my most emotionally invested time in the ufc so far
@anxiousx Жыл бұрын
Hands down my all time favorite athlete, fighter, commentator and human being, Daniel Cormier
@alihatem8794 Жыл бұрын
Greatest Double Champ imo, despite reach and height disadv. prime dc beats any hw and lhw in the ufc not named jones
@Meltymorty Жыл бұрын
He's not a double champion he was a paper champion holding the belt for Jones
@jay_1212 Жыл бұрын
@@MeltymortyHow is it his fault that Jones screwed up? He won the belt fair and square
@Meltymorty Жыл бұрын
@@jay_1212No he didn't lol he never beat Jones he was a paper champion
@nikolaj97 Жыл бұрын
@@Meltymortyhe won the vacant belt and then defended it 3 times i dont see a problem, u are just a sad little hater
@Meltymorty Жыл бұрын
@@nikolaj97lol guess a hater DC was a paper champion to me
@grantt4437 Жыл бұрын
DC the goat I watched all those events live and I’m not gonna lie I shed a lil tear when he became double champ
@2ClutchCorey Жыл бұрын
Top 5 all time for sure, dm what weight class. This guy was the cream of the crop, congrats on a goated career DC
@JoshuaDavis-qk2ep Жыл бұрын
DC started his training at 31. Imagine if he would have started. He's one of the people that's definitely in the GOAT conversation, love DC❤
@donnyrockett7490 Жыл бұрын
@getfitdb You are talking about misguided information and then you give completely misguided information? Wtf. DC never won a fucking Bronze or any medal in the Olympics
@squirtinernie8449 Жыл бұрын
@@donnyrockett7490yeah, both of them could’ve at least popped open his wiki for 10 seconds lol.
@donnyrockett7490 Жыл бұрын
@@squirtinernie8449 it's like damn lol
@Riquelme23 Жыл бұрын
DC a legend for saying he didn’t care Jones took steroids he still felt he lost. It shows character to be honest. Was happy to see him win both belts at the same time
@stockchartart1147 Жыл бұрын
We are also blessed the seamless transition DC made from fighter to commentator
@sayfudeen7781 Жыл бұрын
Daniel Cormier is my idol 🖤 He inspiring me much 🥋🤼🏋🏾🥊💪🏾 Much luv and respect from Holland
@duvidoskiarrom Жыл бұрын
DC is one of my all time favorites, the admiration i have for him is out of this world
@masonnoodles Жыл бұрын
I met DC once. He was a very nice dude. Cheers to you champ! Miss watching your fights.
@simenfattneshanslien7720 Жыл бұрын
The fist bump is such a sign of respect, They hate eachother but they know that both are willling to fight till the death unscared and they both love it, they respect but hate eachother its beautifull
@camcuts7643 Жыл бұрын
Dc is the man! How can you not like this dude! Legend!
@Big.P.T Жыл бұрын
never used to like D.C when he was fighting as such but you have to respect him and i remember seeing him win the heavyweight grand prix strike force as a late replacement fighter then came to ufc great journey D.C!!!!!!!!!!
@joshuanwogu4069 Жыл бұрын
What a fighter! What a career! What a role model! DC the Champ!
@bonifacemwai1419 Жыл бұрын
Dc youre an inspiration and i love you as a fighter and as a human being
@ninjajeepsta Жыл бұрын
One of the most class act in UFC! Congrats on your career DC! I enjoy your commentating as well.
@anthonylaudano9435 Жыл бұрын
I REALLY MISS DC FIGHTING.
@randallsavage13 Жыл бұрын
At first I didn’t like dc but I was very wrong now I respect and love him
@annikafanpage1745 Жыл бұрын
I wasn't a fan of his attitude at first either but I knew he was one of the greats there was no denying that at all.
@TheMiniWhite Жыл бұрын
Impossible not to love and respect this guy
@craigdown727 Жыл бұрын
What a man! DC your a Legend
@mylesrandalldelarosa7662 Жыл бұрын
Always love DC man, and i am happy on where he is on his career now...
@DavidPrice-qu2yc Жыл бұрын
Hard as nails with a gentle loving soul. A true inspiration… these videos are such a great idea. ❤️
@JamesDeCastro Жыл бұрын
What a Gem DC is... not just to the Fight Game, but to the World
@Djay_699 Жыл бұрын
DC you are an inspiration and one of the GOAT's of our time. Much respect.
@DyNaStYmAn928 Жыл бұрын
All around great MAN DC! An Olympian, Champ, & Father. What more can we ask for!?
@chrismcloving3015 Жыл бұрын
How can you not like the guy !!!
@vincevm1120 Жыл бұрын
This is true......you was always giving your maximum inside the cage and yes Daniel. You are à model for lot of people. ❤👍👍 Respect and thank you from Belgium
@snaigel 4 ай бұрын
One of the best ever. So smart, so skilled, a legend.
@RandyBoBandy. Жыл бұрын
DC is character and self belief personified. Thank you DC!!!
@TheLawDog84 Жыл бұрын
Great fighter, great Champion, and a great man.
@tylerturrubiate3524 Жыл бұрын
DC was an amazing champion in the octagon.. an even better champion outside of the octagon. Great human being.
@tylershatto2150 Жыл бұрын
DC is a wrestler 100% called the 2 round a period. Love it. DC is a good human being, one of the best
@rogermoore3991 Жыл бұрын
Daniel is such inspirational man. Always has admired that man
@deucey89 Жыл бұрын
I throw around the term certified legend alot, but in this instance, it's 100% true, what this man has brought to the sport in and out of octagon is incredible, not to mention he was never meant to be this person coming off the SF Grand Prix, and is a great ambassador for the sport.
@minteherms6784 Жыл бұрын
You are Daniel, you are a role model!! And a class act that never cheated!!! 👍
@olexgrach3627 Жыл бұрын
Swear to god at the end I almost shed a tear. To this day still a legend.
@JulioEuropePharmaVendor Жыл бұрын
I love DC so much , he is such a wholesome guy. You must be a weird person to hate him
@NIKO-ul3ge Жыл бұрын
dc is one of my favorite fighters oat, i admire the guy even more because of the fact he was always much smaller than his opponents, short dude beating 6'4 killers using his skills
@EL-ee4cz 3 ай бұрын
I wasn't really aware of who dc was , but over time and this post, has made me a huge fan. Thank you.
@POSHMODS Жыл бұрын
Much respect to daniel, he's been an awesome fighter, he's had an incredible run in the ufc, and definitely is one of the greatest fighters to ever grace the sport, also, he's such a nice human being too. RIP his dad, i hope you live your life the absolute fullest! And I'm sure your father is in a better place now
@hughbrame4193 Жыл бұрын
DC is badass. Hella underrated!
@donscrilla7171 Жыл бұрын
Underrated? How and by who?
@hughbrame4193 Жыл бұрын
@@donscrilla7171 Don't get me wrong, they definitely acknowledge it. But He don't get near as props as he should. And there's lots of other fighters who get more hype that haven't done half of what he has let's be real. 🤷♂️
@filipeventura2729 Жыл бұрын
Him and Glover to me are the best role models to what a Great Man truly is!
@Eg-l3134 Жыл бұрын
Love this guy. Pure respect
@patcarruthers6703 Жыл бұрын
Daniel Cormier and GSP are the pinnacle of integrity.
@jaysnowden2 Жыл бұрын
15 years ago DC stepped in as an alternate in the Strikeforce GP and won the heavyweight championship. I knew then he was for real. A great champion glad to see his redemption.
@o-townminideals3104 Жыл бұрын
The night Daniel won the heavyweight title was one of the last times I got to hang out with my best friend. We went to an after-party and had an amazing time until the cops came and we got out of there without incident. It was a night I'll always remember💯
@tyata.1999 Жыл бұрын
Jones octagon interview after 2nd fight where he gives props to dc after all that beef was one of the most beautiful and emotional moments in the ufc.
@acerookie1915 Жыл бұрын
Man his smile is soo wholesome❤love him…what a man,what a life❤❤
@akibmohtasim Жыл бұрын
What an amazing man.
@gchoiz Жыл бұрын
Respect to DC, but brotha you got to show him how great you can be. I lost my father last month and I still wasn't able to show him anything and that is my biggest regret now and forever.
@London20357 Жыл бұрын
Daniel’s fights at UFC 220 probably has to be one of my favourite ones he’s had.
@coreylundgren8092 Жыл бұрын
so good, DC is a good dude...and one of the best ever.
@l-_-lForkBombl-_-l Жыл бұрын
DC is just a great all around good person and role model we need more people like him in the world.
@drakeshotplays Жыл бұрын
Dc was by far one of the best coaches on the Ultimate Fighter
@youngclueless7364 Жыл бұрын
I think this was made a while ago cos DC looks noticeably younger, plus he mentions his step father who died in August 2019 but not his mother who passed away in March of 2022
@SpeedoDinero Жыл бұрын
If you don't absolutely respect and Love DC you just ain't Human. This dude is the definition of Class Act
@crazyman4367 Жыл бұрын
Watching the whole thing no skipping! Great video!
@brianhildreth9099 Жыл бұрын
So much I want to say, but I'll sum it up with, Thank you DC!
@Lucifwan Жыл бұрын
You’re already a legend champ ! You’ve done enough for those past few years, much respect forever legend 🫡
@wayphun72 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I watched this, it gave me a whole new respect for DC...incredible show!
@RoadRunnerGamer Жыл бұрын
dc is one my fav fighter of all time just such a superhero of a dude and a legend
@bobbertee5945 Жыл бұрын
Love u DC, you're a good man, great role model....always be my favorite fighter
@MGBranco Жыл бұрын
The indisputable legend DC! R E S P E C T!
@rodrigogaleano5145 Жыл бұрын
Great words form DC. What a guy.
@maxschubert3153 Жыл бұрын
What a legend dc is
@kevinhallnoates5593 Жыл бұрын
out of all these fighters getting their flowers DC Is at the very top. What a fuckin great dude.
@Toronto6393 6 ай бұрын
Flat out special …. Special, special fighter and a great person.
@cbruno12180 Жыл бұрын
Dc is great man father and husband wow!! We love you man!!!
@annikafanpage1745 Жыл бұрын
When he was in strikeforce I just couldn't wait till the UFC picked him up I knew he was guna be something great. 2 division champ I was correct, just as the first time I watched Jon fight I knew I was watching the start of a great in mma
@splinter2804 Жыл бұрын
D.C is a real nice human being
@TufuDeDrake Жыл бұрын
Most underrated double champion in the world.
@LiamEryt182 Жыл бұрын
What a guy 👏 👏 👏
@bobbywhite1152 Жыл бұрын
Finally one worth watching