Daniel Cormier is stepping down from his commentary role at the NCAA Wrestling Championships due to receiving negative feedback on his performance in 2024.
Cormier, a former amateur wrestling standout with a background in NCAA Division I competition and a two-time U.S. Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Team member, has been a familiar voice in the UFC pay-per-views but failed to resonate with regular NCAA viewers.
Despite his credentials, his commentary at the NCAA Wrestling Championships did not sit well with the audience.
Daniel Cormier tweeted about his departure from the NCAA tournament. https://t.co/QP3tAMcdzN
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 24, 2024
Cormier announced his resignation on social media due to the criticism, expressing disappointment with how his commentary was received.
Critics mentioned Cormier’s lack of professionalism and impact on the viewers’ experience.
In response to the backlash, Cormier acknowledged the negative reception and announced his decision to step away from the NCAA tournament, expressing a willingness to return to a lower-profile role.
Cormier has received criticism for his commentary in the past and has expressed how it affects him personally. Despite attempts to ignore negative feedback, he continues to engage with social media comments that impact his self-esteem.
Colleagues pointed out that Cormier has faced harsher criticism in the MMA world but continues to commentate due to financial incentives.
Cormier highlighted his financial motivation as a factor in continuing his commentary despite the negative reception.
