Wrestling-focused UFC fighter who started his career at heavyweight. He transitioned to light heavyweight in 2014 and took home the light heavyweight title in 2015.

Before Fame

He was an NCAA Division I Freestyle wrestler at Oklahoma State University - Stillwater.

Trivia

He was the team captain of the U.S. Olympic wrestling team in 2008.

Family Life

His daughter Kaedyn was tragically killed in a car accident in 2003. In June 2017, he married Salina, with whom he has a son named Daniel Jr. and a daughter named Marquita.

Associated With

He reached a 12-0 professional record when he defeated Frank Mir on April 20, 2013.