Daniel Ryan Cormier is an American former professional mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and current commentator for the UFC.
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He is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion.
Daniel Cormier Parents: Audrey Cormier and Joseph Cormier
Audrey Cormier and Joseph Cormier were the parents of Daniel Cormier.
Daniel’s father Joseph Cormier was shot and killed on Thanksgiving Day by the father of his second wife in 1986 when Daniel was 7 years old.
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His mother Audrey Cormier-Benoit was born on August 14, 1942 in Scott, Louisiana, to the late Isaac Francis and Felicia Montgomery.
Following her husband Joseph Cormier’s death, she married Percy Benoit. They remained married until he died in 2019.
Audrey Cormier died on February 27, 2022 in Lafayette.
On March 5, 2022, Daniel Cormier was absent from the commentary team for UFC 272 as he attended the funeral of his mother.
Audrey Cormier had six children; Joseph Cormier, Ferral Cormier, Daniel Cormier, Joseph Celestine, Felicia Cormier and Mary Celestine.
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