“I grew up in Louisiana. We have red beans and rice, and there's a Popeye's on every corner.”

American former mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler, current UFC color commentator

Daniel Ryan Cormier is an American former professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler, and a current color commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He competed at the highest levels of the sport and later became a familiar broadcast voice. Cormier is best known for winning UFC titles at light heavyweight and heavyweight. He was the second fighter in UFC history to hold championships in two weight classes at the same time, and the first to defend titles in two divisions.