Daniel Cormier is an American former professional mixed martial artist with a net worth of $7 million. He works as a commentator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Read to know Cormier’s net worth, salary, earnings, wife, age, and other related details.
About Daniel Cormier
Initially, things didn’t go well for Cormier in his childhood. The athlete lost his father when he was just seven. He had to fight hard to continue his studies. Alongside his studies, he took part in many wrestling competitions in school and had a brilliant fighting record.
Cormier was a professional wrestler before becoming a UFC champion. He became the Olympic semi-finalist and six times USA Senior National Championship winner in his wrestling career. The mixed martial artist attained fame when he joined UFC. The prolific fighter has a glorious fighting career. He held the UFC Heavyweight and Lightweight titles. He is the second fighter in the history of UFC to hold the two titles simultaneously. Then he defended those titles successfully.
Cormier has taken part in a total of 26 MMA fights. He has won 22 fights and has lost only three. His rivalry with former champion Jon Jones was always a treat to watch for the fans. An exciting match between the two rivals occurred in 2017 in which Cormier was defeated by Jones. However, after the match, Jon was found guilty of violating doping laws. Hence the title came back to Cormier.
The Louisiana native holds many records of his name. He has won the Xtreme MMA Heavyweight Championship. He also became the King of the Cage Heavyweight champion. In 2018, Cornier was awarded the Most Outstanding Fighter of the Year award.
After the trilogy bout between Cormier and Miocic took place at UFC 252, Cormier lost the final one. Following this, he announced his retirement plan from the sport. At present, he is working as a commentator for various UFC events.
Daniel Cormier’s Net Worth and Salary
Daniel Cormier’s net worth is $7 million in 2023. He has earned over $12.5 million in his professional career. On average he earned $500,000 as a guaranteed purse from each fight. Additionally, he earned around $40,000 as an endorsement wage per fight.
Cormier’s Endorsements
Cormier is currently a retired fighter. He doesn’t have any sponsorship deals as an athlete. But he is still affiliated with UFC and cbdMD.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Daniel Ryan Cormier |
| Nickname | DC |
| Profession | Mixed Martial Arts |
| Division | Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight |
| Date of Birth | 20 March 1979 |
| Place of Birth | Lafayette, Louisiana, USA |
| Age | 43 |
| Nationality | American |
| Debut | 2009 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Net Worth | $7 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Father’s Name | Joseph Cormier |
| Mother’s Name | Audrey Cormier |
| Twitter Handle | @dc_mma |
| Instagram Handle | @dc_mma |
Cormier’s Wife
Daniel Cormier is married to Salina Deleon. The pair got married in June of 2017. They currently share two kids, a son named Daniel Cormier Jr and a daughter named Marquita Kalani Cormier. The former MMA champion is very strict about sharing his private life-related matters in public.
His Age
Cormier was born on 20 March 1979 in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. At present, he is 43 years old.
His Height and Weight
The American athlete has a height of 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) and he weighs 236 lb (107 kg). Even after retirement, he maintains a regular workout and healthy diet regime.
His Nickname
Cormier is well known for his short name DC in MMA fights.
Daniel Cormier’s stats
Mixed Martial Arts Career
| Category | Win | Loss |
| Knockout | 10 | 1 |
| Submission | 5 | 0 |
| Decision | 7 | 2 |
| No Contest | 1 | |
Career Medals
| Event | Medal | Year |
| US National Championship | Gold | 2003-2008 |
| World Championship | Bronze | 2007 |
| World Cup | Silver | 2005 |
| Pan American Games | Gold | 2003 |
| Pan American Championship | Gold | 2002, 2003 |
| NCAA Division I | Silver | 2001 |
Career Titles
| Title | Year |
| XMMA Heavyweight Championship | 2010 |
| KOTC Heavyweight Championship | 2010 |
| Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix | 2012 |
| UFC Light Heavyweight Championship | 2015 |
| UFC Heavyweight Championship | 2018 |
Top Finishes: Daniel Cormier
FAQ about Daniel Cormier
What is Daniel Cormier’s Net Worth in 2023?
Cormier’s net worth is $7 million in 2023.
How Tall is Cormier?
He is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) tall.
How Old is He?
The former martial artist is 43 years old.
