Daniel Cormier's Wife

Last Modified Nov 9, 2023 17:03 GMT

With a professional record of 22-3-1, Daniel Cormier is a retired mixed martial artist known for his time in the UFC. Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Cormier has one of the most accomplished resumes in the world of combat sports. As a wrestler, Daniel Cormier has a world bronze medal, a gold medal in the Pan American Championship, is a two-time NJCAA champion, and has won countless other state championships.

Prior to the UFC, Daniel Cormier had won the heavyweight championship at three other promotions: Xtreme MMA, King of the Cage, and Strike Force. In the UFC, Daniel Cormier was added to the UFC Hall of Fame in the Class of 2022. Apart from being an accomplished mixed martial artist, he is also an excellent analyst and a broadcaster.

While some believe his legacy went a little under after his second loss to Stipe Miocic, the man himself doesn't agree with that. Leading up to the trilogy fight against Miocic, Cormier said that his legacy peaked when he won the heavyweight championship in 2018. He says when it comes to guys like him and Anderson Silva, the losses at the tail end of their careers shouldn't taint their overall achievements.

"He (Anderson Silva) was the greatest fighter in the world. Georges St-Pierre can come back and what if [he] fights Khabib [Nurmagomedov] and loses? That won't change anything. When Demetrious Johnson lost to Henry Cejudo it didn't change anything.” interview with CBS sports

Read here: What happened to Daniel Cormier's eye?

Who is Daniel Cormier's wife, Salina Deleon?

Daniel Cormier with his wife and kids (Image courtesy: Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Raised in Fresno, California, Salina Deleon is publicly known as the wife of Daniel Cormier. Deleon has maintained privacy when it comes to her personal life; hence, no information regarding her family, education, or childhood is available in the public domain.

Daniel Cormier and Salina Deleon married in 2017 after years of being together. They are the parents of a son, Daniel Jr., who was born in 2011, and a daughter, Marquita Kalani Cormier, who was born in 2012. The specific details of her professional life are not ascertainable due to the lowkey nature of her life. She doesn't even have much social media presence, and little to nothing is said about her in the media. Her Instagram account is private, with a meager 223 followers.

Biographymask.com reports that she worked as a waitress in a Hooters restaurant in her hometown.

Also Read: What is Daniel Cormier's Net Worth?

How has Daniel Cormier's wife impacted his career?

Daniel Cormier with his wife and kids
Source - Evolve MMA Singapore

Salina Deleon has been with Daniel Cormier since 2010, when he just started out in the mixed martial arts. In an interview with bleacher report, she revealed how she mentally dreaded her husband’s training camps.

"I used to dread training camps. I would have to brace myself. I would have to be mentally prepared to go in, but now I think about how far he’s come and know this is exactly where we dreamed of being with all these opportunities. So I try to be positive about everything, and grateful."

Read here: Daniel Cormier explains the trauma of suffering a KO loss

When did Daniel Cormier and Salina Deleon marry?

Daniel Cormier with Salina Deleon at their marriage
Source: Daniel Cormier's official Instagram

Daniel Cormier and Salina Deleon got married in June 2017. Cormier made the announcement public via his Instagram:

“How are you doing beautiful? Nice to see you lol. If I was that courageous I woulda walked up to salina the day I met her and not sent a friend. Well it worked out. I married the love of my life this weekend. Thanks salina for always being there for me and being the best mom I've ever seen. We love you @peechypie Mrs Cormier. #5/27/17” .

*Last updated: November 9, 2023.

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FAQs

A. He is married to Salina Deleon.

A. The couple is parents to a son and a daughter named Daniel Jr. and Marquita Kalani Cormier.

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A. The couple have been together since 2010.

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