Daniel Cormier is one of the most accomplished wrestlers to step inside the UFC octagon. The former Olympian’s love for wrestling can be seen during his work in the UFC commentators’ booth. Now, the lively UFC commentator will take his wrestling knowledge to the NCAA.
Cormier tweeted he will be calling the semifinals and finals of the NCAA from next weekend. His announcement saw fans start to chime in with their comments.
I am a wrestler at heart, and I love this sport for giving me everything I have in this world. I am happy to announce that I will be doing the commentary for the @ncaawrestling championships next weekend from Detroit. I will be calling the semifinals and finals. I am so excited! pic.twitter.com/r1ss1peXEL
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 8, 2022
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“Are you still cool with Joe Rogan?” questioned a curious fan.
Are you still cool with Joe Rogan
— steve (@stevej3166) March 8, 2022
“Beautiful single by Islam,” a fan, poked Cormier for his alleged bias towards AKA teammates.
“Beautiful single by Islam”
— Amoto Ahmed (@munirpham) March 8, 2022
Also, one fan visited the Dominick Cruz comments about Cormier’s commentary and said, “Will you be doing your homework for it beforehand, or just coming in blind??? Just razzing you, of course, Champ.”
Will you be doing your homework for it beforehand, or just coming in blind???
Just razzing you, of course Champ.
— Chad Collins (@GBUSH2004) March 8, 2022
Apart from this, many other fans were excited to hear the news of ‘DC’ commentating at NCAA.
This is so awesome to hear! A real wrestling purist and student of the art calling the best student athletes we have! #wrestle @dc_mma
— Sean (@huntforfood88) March 8, 2022
NCAA better bring back the on ear radios for matside play by play. DC calling matches (and MMA fights) creates excitement!
— Push Wrestling (@push_wrestling) March 9, 2022
I Fucking HATE people who hate on DC when he calls fights. I think he calls a great fight. Not to mention he’s hilarious pic.twitter.com/KRLlZtZfKn
— Vincent Gilroy (@vincentgilroy) March 8, 2022
Best news of 2022
— Wrestling Changed My Life (@WCMLPodcast) March 9, 2022
Chael watching you commentate pic.twitter.com/gHnVRAgdTZ
— Danny Blanco (@AintFredoOfYou) March 8, 2022
This is awesome!!
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) March 9, 2022
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Since Cormier is a phenomenal wrestler, he let that aspect be visible throughout his MMA career. The former UFC double champion found tremendous success using his wrestling inside the octagon, especially when it was tough for him to stand against certain fighters.
One such match was at the flagship UFC 200.
Daniel Cormier used his grappling to outlast Anderson Silva at UFC 200
UFC 200 was a big event for the UFC. After Diaz–McGregor 2 and Cormier-Jones 2 fell out before the event, UFC 200 lost some of its shine. However, Cormier desired to stay on the card and compete.
Thus, the UFC found him an opponent after Jones pulled out; UFC middleweight legend Anderson Silva stepped up to fight ‘DC’ in a non-title bout.
Cormier dominated ‘The Spider’ to get a unanimous decision win.
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After the bout, Cormier revealed that it would have been catastrophic for him to lose to Anderson Silva. Thus, he used his wrestling to get the job done.
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Are you excited to see Daniel Cormier break down the wrestling techniques at NCAA? Let us know in the comments.
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