“Work ethic, confidence, a laser focus and commitment” — that was the mantra Daniel Cormier lived by in his fighting days. Today, the MMA world knows Cormier as the affable face behind the desk, trading jibes and snacks while he commentates pay‑per‑view events, but at his peak, ‘DC’ dominated inside the Octagon. Don’t believe it? Ask former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. At UFC 226, the 5’11” Cormier shattered Miocic’s six‑fight win streak after Cormier moved up from light heavyweight to challenge the 6’4″ champion.

Listed a slight underdog, the 39‑year‑old unleashed a masterclass in wrestling, raw power and fight‑finishing precision, toppling Miocic’s more‑than‑two‑year reign as heavyweight champion. That night, Daniel Cormier secured his place in history as the second fighter af

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