Year of the Fighter - Daniel Cormier

Former 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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[hxwnbkr]

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.

[astrodax]

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!

[tydupont]

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.

[jamir]

Who doesn't love this guy, all around great person

[respeezy]

One of the only men in this world I truly look up to for his work ethic and for his personality.

[rickstevens]

"Sometimes doing what is expected is the hardest thing to do.." DC, so true .

[chizzelfingers]

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

[badz]

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.

[dano]

We love you DC. Legend and you always bring a smile to our faces. Thank you DC.

[hennyspiderman]

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

[TheSp]

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

[Mott]

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.

[Superiorthrustruggle]

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.

[JulioDx]

One of the best to ever do it. No excuses on defeat.

[thisarfingai]

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.

[willsavidge]

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.

[hoschket]

One of my favourite fighters off all time!

[fishingdjursland]

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.

[DPKATown]

How can you not be a fan of this man?!

[josecastro-jffq]

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