Daniel Cormier UFC Hall of Famer on Career, Losses, Jon Jones & Conor McGregor | The Pivot Podcast

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UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormeir joins the Pivot in a special conversation after his recent 2022 Hall Of Fame Induction in Las Vegas. 

One of the trailblazers for the UFC and former light heavy weight and heavy weight champion, Cormier, known as DC, is one of the most respected and gifted athletes to come out of the sport.

Channing and Fred have been waiting for this moment to have DC, who is Ryan's co-host on their ESPN UFC show, finally sit down with the group. It doesn't take long for the three of them to join forces and team up against Ryan on everything and anything that comes up. 

DC, a Louisiana native like Ryan, shares how his upbringing didn't expose him to a lot outside his community and that pursuing wrestling instead of football molded him to have a different childhood. Watching his parents work multiple jobs and stay positive through tough situations helped him develop a "no quit" work ethic and was the foundation for his long prosperous career.

Detailing his journey of loss and struggle, DC talks about how the difficulties in his life only helped propel him to the next level of success and only work harder. Losing his daughter tragically, his father on Thanksgiving and mother recently...his journey hasn't been a clean one but how he was able to bounce back better from adversity is his message. DC shares that without all life's adversities, he wouldn't have all the fortune, the success and the accomplishments he has today.

Currently a commentator and tv personality for the UFC, DC gives praise and talks the differences of the modern day athlete vs the ones during his time and also talks about Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather and Jon Jones, recalling his bouts against Jones, who he still doesn't respect and explains why he has never been able to make peace with that part of his career.

The guys laugh their way through some of the tougher moments in the conversation and share an important life message for anyone who may be experiencing hardships on their journey and open up about fatherhood and the roles they serve in their children's lives.

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[drevonnsalley]

That crying thing DC mentioned is empathy. It happens to me all the time. As a grown man with a better understanding of life; I truly and honestly do not want to see other people hurt or suffer. Seeing others in pain I can damn near feel it…

[_edrinwilliams]

Listening to him talk about his relationship with Jon Jones from a personal and professional lens was powerful. I love that he kept going back to “that dude was so gifted but he wouldn’t let himself be great.” That’s a perfect description of Jones from someone whose legacy is forever linked to him.

[speakingoutloudwithrenebor]

If you didn’t like DC it’s gonna be hard to hate dude after this interview. Living Legend👏

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Conor McGregor 17:57
Jon Jones 24:00
Anthony Johnson 25:30
Foreigners dont shower 26:40
Jon Jones rivalry 27:30
Stipe Miocic 35:09
Cain Velasquez 50:20
DC pushes little girl 50:55
DC confronts a father 51:10
TSA guy 51:40
Phil Hawes 53:03
DC out of shape 53:30
Medical issues 57:45

[DT_]

HANDS DOWN THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST INTERVIEWS TO DATE! DC is HILARIOUS when he’s chilling with the fellas and uncensored. I loved this episode.

[coreyandrus]

DC is my older cousin, & he is right about playing football in front of Northside. He had us in full pads tackling each other in the Louisiana HEAT. We also would wrestle on the side of the house made wrestling belts out of cardboard. When my family didn't have a place to stay My Aunt & Uncle took us in, we lived together for some years. We used to do a lot of things growing up. Man, we used to do foolish things as well. I am so proud of DC to see where we were as kids and now as adults is a blessing coming from the Northside of Lafayette, La

[xelaander]

That Fred's question about his father allowed DC go deep, I love the way these guys host the show and draw deep questions out of their guests

[kris.jo]

Absolutely love the honesty of DC!!! So humble at the same time knowing he's an all-time great!!!

[kylecook]

My guy is a legend. Only time I met him in Stillwater he offered me his own food. speaking about his mom he honored her with his actions from what I saw.

[kynix]

DC's energy is infectious that you have no reason not to love this guy. Awesome interview as always...Keep it rolling Bros!!!

[livennlearn]

Never heard DC speak. Never knew much about him. He had me crying laughing. I’m now a fan of him. I love this show. Thanks for letting your guests speak. Thank you for the atmosphere you create. Years from now we will be talking about how this show has changed the entire landscape of interviewing and having honest conversations. I love you guys and if you were a stock I’d invest all that I could because y’all going all the way up. Thank you

[jonathanheard]

DC is a great role model. He has overcome so many obstacles but has remained positive. His success is the fruit of his positivity and hard work.

[blasianheatrock]

Daniel Cormier is 10x more hilarious when around other black people 😂😂

[ForgotToMentionThat]

This is the exact type of conversation any bunch of dudes would be holding in the backyard over a grill. Love it!!!!

[Sdot-odjf]

Man DC is special... He is a legend, not just as a wrestler or a HoFer, but as a man. RC is also a respectful King! Never tries to make it about himself, always gives others flowers.

[matthewboone]

Such a perfectly balanced blend of personalities and honestly, best crew for interviews with a combat sports athlete, or athlete of any endeavor I've come across in a LONG, LONG time. One of the best out there, without a doubt.

[aticramsnika]

“Holy sh*t i’m on my stomach, I know i’m not suppose to be here” 😂 This whole episode was HILARIOUS!

[maksimoscristiano]

If you wasn't on the floor crying laughing in the first 2 minutes then something is wrong. This jawn had me howling, but already 238K views under 24 hours. This is the power of The Pivot Podcast. It is so powerful, and educational with the interviews they have done, plus the interviews that are due to come out

[anthonyst.julien]

Love this dude bro. Been knowing Daniel since N.P Moss and played football with him at Northside. He’s definitely came a long way and we’re so proud of what’s he’s becoming. Much love D from big Paddy

[claytondavidson]

Dc came in second place so many times but never gave up on himself and realized his potential. That’s why he is number one today and a hall of famer.