Daniel Cormier Net Worth, Career Earnings and UFC Legend’s MMA Career record

Former Olympic wrestler Daniel Ryan Cormier, better known by his ring name as Daniel Cormier, is a retired mixed martial artist from the United States who was affiliated with the UFC. Cormier, who concurrently held the UFC World Heavyweight Championship and the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, is a former two-time UFC World Champion.

In 2009, Daniel Cormier flew to Australia to battle for Xtreme MMA, marking his entry into the professional MMA scene. The XMMA Heavyweight Championship was won by Daniel Cormier the next year after he defeated Lucas Browne in his first professional MMA match. Daniel Cormier defeated Tony Johnson to win the KOTC Heavyweight Championship two weeks later, giving him his second MMA title.

Daniel Cormier’s net worth

After having a good career in wrestling, no one thought Daniel Cormier would be able to endure the brutality of the fighting in the Heavyweight and Light-Heavyweight divisions. Cormier beat all odds and is now regarded as one of history’s best. He still has a contract with UFC as a commentator and his current net worth is believed to be $7 million.

Daniel Cormier’s career earnings

One of the UFC’s most accomplished fighters is Daniel Cormier. With an average income of $500,000, his career earnings total $12,526,833. His biggest payout came from the Jon Jones match at UFC 214. His profit from this bout was $2,290,000.

At UFC 252, Cormier faced Stipe Miocic to defend his heavyweight crown. Sadly, he was defeated via TKO in round five of the bout. DC received a total of $930,000 for this bout, which includes a PPV sales incentive of $400,000 in addition to his standard salary of $500,000.

In order to win the second belt at UFC 241, Daniel Cormier switched to the heavyweight class. He submitted Stipe Miocic in the fourth round with a tight right elbow strike. Cormier received $940,000 in total compensation, which was made up of a $500,000 base pay and a $400,000 PPV sales bonus.

Derrick Lewis vs. Daniel Cormier at UFC 230 saw DC defend his championship for the first time ever against Lewis the Black Beast. In the second round of their battle, he finished Lewis. For this fight, Cormier received $590,000 in compensation, which consisted of a $500,000 basic salary, a $50,000 performance bonus, and a $40, 000 sponsorship.

Daniel Cormier’s MMA record

The current Daniel Cormier record is 22 wins and 3 defeats, and he made his MMA debut in 2009. Daniel is a professional wrestler who has six times represented the United States on international or Olympic teams outside of the UFC octagon. One bronze medal at the world level as a result. Additionally, he finished second at the World Cup of Wrestling and captured gold and bronze at the Pan American Games.

 

 

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