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Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier

“DC”

HeavyweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

22Wins
3Losses
0Draws
1No contest

Professional record

Last 5: LLWWW

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Profile

Age
47 (born March 20, 1979)
Born in
Lafayette
Height
5' 11"
Weight
235 lbs.
Reach
72"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
11-3 (1 NC)
Title fights
10

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC11

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 4
  • Decision 4

Losses in the UFC3

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
4.39 top 22%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.51
Striking accuracy55%Better than 76% of heavyweights
Strike defense50%Better than 38% of heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.66 top 28%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.6
Takedown accuracy46%Better than 63% of heavyweights
Takedown defense76%Better than 74% of heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Cormier last fought on August 15, 2020 (Loss vs Stipe Miocic). Cormier has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier "DC" is a heavyweight mixed martial artist, born in Lafayette, United States, on March 20, 1979. Cormier stands 5' 11", has a 72" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Cormier turned professional in 2009, debuting with Strikeforce. An 11-0 record outside the UFC came first. Cormier made a UFC debut at UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez in April 2013 and beat Frank Mir by decision. In the UFC, Cormier is 11-3 with 1 no contest across 15 fights. Cormier first won a UFC title fight at UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier, beating Anthony Johnson, and has won 6 title fights in total.

Cormier's 11 UFC wins are split between 3 by knockout, 4 by submission and 4 on the scorecards. Notable wins include Stipe Miocic, Anderson Silva and Frank Mir, all UFC title-fight winners.

Cormier's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3 in August 2020, where Cormier lost to Stipe Miocic.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Stipe Miocic Title

    Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00

    UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3

    Aug 15, 2020

    105Str 1TD 0KD
  2. L

    Stipe Miocic Title

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R4 4:09

    UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2

    Aug 17, 2019

    181Str 1TD 0KD
  3. W

    Derrick Lewis Title

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 2:14

    UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis

    Nov 3, 2018

    19Str 4TD 0KD
  4. W

    Stipe Miocic Title

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head In Clinch · R1 4:33

    UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier

    Jul 7, 2018

    25Str 0TD 1KD
  5. W

    Volkan Oezdemir Title

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Crucifix · R2 2:00

    UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou

    Jan 20, 2018

    32Str 2TD 0KD
  6. NC

    Jon Jones Title

    Overturned · Failed Drug Test by Jones · R3 3:01

    UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2

    Jul 29, 2017

    58Str 0TD 0KD
  7. W

    Anthony Johnson Title

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 3:37

    UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2

    Apr 8, 2017

    36Str 1TD 0KD
  8. W

    Anderson Silva

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes

    Jul 9, 2016

    33Str 3TD 0KD
  9. W

    Alexander Gustafsson Title

    Decision - Split · R5 5:00

    UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson

    Oct 3, 2015

    140Str 1TD 0KD
  10. W

    Anthony Johnson Title

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 2:39

    UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier

    May 23, 2015

    23Str 3TD 0KD
  11. L

    Jon Jones Title

    Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00

    UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier

    Jan 3, 2015

    58Str 1TD 0KD
  12. W

    Dan Henderson

    Submission · Rear Naked ChokeTechnical Submission · R3 3:53

    UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw

    May 24, 2014

    50Str 3TD 0KD
  13. W

    Patrick Cummins

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 1:19

    UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann

    Feb 22, 2014

    18Str 0TD 1KD
  14. W

    Roy Nelson

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3

    Oct 19, 2013

    74Str 3TD 0KD
  15. W

    Frank Mir

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez

    Apr 20, 2013

    59Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Daniel Cormier is 22-3 (1 NC) across 26 professional fights in 4 promotions, since a pro debut on September 25, 2009 (Strikeforce). 11 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins22

  • KO/TKO 8
  • Submission 7
  • Decision 7

Pro losses3

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 2
Finish rate
68% of wins
Longest win streak
15
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC11-3 (1 NC)2013
Strikeforce8-02009
Xtreme MMA2-02010
KOTC1-02010

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Stipe Miocic Decision (unanimous), R5 UFC 252 Aug 15, 2020
L Stipe Miocic TKO (punches), R4 UFC 241 Aug 17, 2019
W Derrick Lewis Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 UFC 230 Nov 3, 2018
W Stipe Miocic KO (punches), R1 UFC 226 Jul 7, 2018
W Volkan Oezdemir TKO (punches), R2 UFC 220 Jan 20, 2018
NC Jon Jones NC (overturned by CSAC), R3 UFC 214 Jul 29, 2017
W Anthony Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 UFC 210 Apr 8, 2017
W Anderson Silva Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 200 Jul 9, 2016
W Alexander Gustafsson Decision (split), R5 UFC 192 Oct 3, 2015
W Anthony Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 UFC 187 May 23, 2015
L Jon Jones Decision (unanimous), R5 UFC 182 Jan 3, 2015
W Dan Henderson Technical Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 UFC 173 May 24, 2014
W Patrick Cummins TKO (punches), R1 UFC 170 Feb 22, 2014
W Roy Nelson Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 166 Oct 19, 2013
W Frank Mir Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez Apr 20, 2013
W Dion Staring TKO (punches), R2 Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine Jan 12, 2013
W Josh Barnett Decision (unanimous), R5 Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 2012
W Antônio Silva KO (punches), R1 Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov Sep 10, 2011
W Jeff Monson Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Jun 18, 2011
W Devin Cole Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine Jan 7, 2011
W Soa Palelei TKO (submission to punches), R1 Xtreme MMA 3 Nov 5, 2010
W Jason Riley TKO (submission to punches), R1 Strikeforce: Houston Aug 21, 2010
W Tony Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 KOTC: Imminent Danger Aug 13, 2010
W Lucas Browne TKO (punches), R1 Xtreme MMA 2 Jul 31, 2010
W John Devine KO (punch), R1 Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe Mar 26, 2010
W Gary Frazier TKO (punches), R2 Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings Sep 25, 2009

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Daniel Cormier's record?

Daniel Cormier's professional MMA record is 22 wins, 3 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.

How old is Daniel Cormier?

Daniel Cormier is 47 years old, born on March 20, 1979.

How tall is Daniel Cormier and what is their reach?

Daniel Cormier stands 5' 11" with a 72" reach.

Who did Daniel Cormier fight last?

Daniel Cormier lost to Stipe Miocic by Decision - Unanimous at UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3 on Aug 15, 2020.

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