Daniel Cormier
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Daniel Cormier holds a professional MMA record of 22-3-0. Daniel Cormier has won 22 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Daniel Cormier lands 4.25 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy and averages 1.83 takedowns per 15 minutes. Daniel Cormier also has 4 recorded wrestling bouts. Most recent fight: August 15, 2020. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.
Profile
- Height
- 5'11"180 cm
- Weight
- 235 lbs107 kg
- Reach
- 72"183 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1979-03-20
- Age
- 47
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · United States
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (15 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Daniel Cormier sits in the top 25.
- #2 Most significant strikes in a fight, Heavyweight181
- #6 Most title fight wins, Light Heavyweight4
- #8 Longest average fight time, Light Heavyweight13:34
- #12 Most significant strikes in a fight, Light Heavyweight140
- #14 Longest average fight time, Heavyweight14:19
- #14 Best significant strike accuracy, Heavyweight61.6%
- #15 Strikes landed per minute, Heavyweight5.39
- #15 Most title fight wins, Heavyweight2
- #1 Most significant strikes in a fight, Heavyweight181
- #6 Most title fight wins, Light Heavyweight4
- #7 Longest average fight time, Light Heavyweight13:34
- #7 Longest average fight time, Heavyweight14:19
- #9 Most significant strikes in a fight, Light Heavyweight140
- #10 Strikes landed per minute, Heavyweight5.39
- #11 Best significant strike accuracy, Heavyweight61.6%
- #12 Highest share of control time, Light Heavyweight39.0%
Bonus résumé
Daniel Cormier has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.
- ★ POTNvs Stipe Miocic · UFC 226: Miocic vs CormierJul 7, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Volkan Oezdemir · UFC 220: Miocic vs NgannouJan 20, 2018
- ★ FOTNvs Alexander Gustafsson · UFC 192: Cormier vs GustafssonOct 3, 2015
- ★ POTNvs Anthony Johnson · UFC 187: Johnson vs CormierMay 23, 2015
- ★ FOTNvs Jon Jones · UFC 182: Jones vs CormierJan 3, 2015
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Daniel Cormier earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier· Aug 15, 2020· Heavyweight· 22-3 vs 20-3UDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Heavyweight· 22-2 vs 19-3TKOR4 · 4:09
- WINUFCUFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis· Nov 3, 2018· Heavyweight· 22-1 vs 21-6SUBR2 · 2:14
- WINUFCUFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 7, 2018· Heavyweight· 21-1 vs 18-3POTNTKOR1 · 4:33
- WINUFCUFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou· Jan 20, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 20-1 vs 15-2POTNTKOR2 · 2:00
- NCUFCUFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2· Jul 29, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 19-1 vs 22-1OverturnedR3 · 3:01
- WINUFCUFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 8, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 19-1 vs 22-6SUBR2 · 3:37
- WINUFCUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 9, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 18-1 vs 33-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· Oct 3, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 17-1 vs 16-4FOTNSDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-1 vs 19-5POTNSUBR3 · 2:39
- LOSSUFCUFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· Jan 3, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 21-1FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· May 24, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 15-0 vs 30-12SUBR3 · 3:53
- WINUFCUFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· Feb 22, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 14-0 vs 4-1TKOR1 · 1:19
- WINvs Roy NelsonUFCUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Heavyweight· 13-0 vs 19-9UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Frank MirUFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Heavyweight· 12-0 vs 16-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Dion StaringStrikeforceStrikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine· Jan 11, 2013· Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 29-9TKOR2 · 4:02
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier· May 18, 2012· Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 31-6UDR5 · 5:00
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov· Sep 10, 2011· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 16-3TKOR1 · 3:56
- WINvs Jeff MonsonStrikeforceStrikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum· Jun 17, 2011· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 42-12UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Devin ColeStrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 13· Jan 6, 2011· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 14-9-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Soa PaleleiAustralia Regional· Nov 5, 2010· 6-0 vs 11-3SUB
- WINvs Jason RileyStrikeforceStrikeforce: Houston· Aug 20, 2010· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 9-4TKOR1 · 1:02
- WINKOTC: Imminent Danger· Aug 13, 2010· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 4-1SUBR1 · 2:27
- WINvs Lucas BrowneAustralia Regional· Jul 31, 2010· 3-0 vs 5-1TKO
- WINvs John DevineStrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 7· Mar 25, 2010· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 5-4TKOR1 · 1:19
- WINvs Gary FrazierStrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 3· Sep 24, 2009· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR2 · 3:39
- LOSSvs Ali Reza Heidari2004 Olympic Games· Aug 29, 2004· 2-2-
- LOSSvs Khadzimurat Gatsalov2004 Olympic Games· Aug 29, 2004· 2-1-
- WINvs Radovan Valach2004 Olympic Games· Aug 29, 2004· 2-0-
- WINvs Bartłomiej Bartnicki2004 Olympic Games· Aug 29, 2004· 1-0-
Official UFC Ranking
Daniel Cormier's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- Champion Light Heavyweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 284
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 2014▼15
- Peak
- 2054Nov 4, 2018
- Rated fights
- 26
Frequently asked questions
When does Daniel Cormier fight next?
Daniel Cormier has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Daniel Cormier's record?
Daniel Cormier's professional MMA record is 22-3-0.
Who is Daniel Cormier fighting next?
Daniel Cormier's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Daniel Cormier fight last?
Daniel Cormier most recently fought Stipe Miocic at UFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier on Saturday, August 15, 2020, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Daniel Cormier fight in?
Daniel Cormier fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Daniel Cormier have?
Daniel Cormier has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Daniel Cormier won?
Daniel Cormier has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Daniel Cormier?
Daniel Cormier is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.
How much does Daniel Cormier weigh?
Daniel Cormier weighs 235 lbs (107 kg).
What is Daniel Cormier's reach?
Daniel Cormier has a reach of 72" (183 cm).
How old is Daniel Cormier?
Daniel Cormier is 47 years old (born Mar 20, 1979).
Where is Daniel Cormier from?
Daniel Cormier is from United States.