Daniel Cormier is one of the greatest to have fought in UFC (Image credit: Getty)
Daniel Cormier can be considered as a veteran in UFC and that seen him amass a huge net worth. He is a former Olympic wrestler and held the heavyweight and light heavyweight UFC titles at the same time. You can also read about the 50 richest fighters in the UFC history.
Cormier also spent time with Strikeforce and was the Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion in that promotion.
The American has a record of 22 wins, three losses and one no-decision in MMA and even participated in several wrestling championships before moving into the Octagon.
He won the ESPY award for the best fighter in 2018 and has had four successful title defences during his time at UFC.
Cormier’s last fight was a loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 252 in August 2020. Ahead of this clash, the American had a net worth of $6million (h/t Express) but that should have increased further despite the loss. Daniel Cormier has also earned $6.5 MILLION as a salary from UFC and he is one of the highest-paid UFC fighters.
During an earlier win against Miocic, DC earned $500,000 and he earned the same amount in January 2018 after beating Victor Oezdemir at UFC 220.
However, his biggest pay-check came against long-time rival Jon Jones at UFC 214. Although Cormier lost that fight too, he earned $1m for that match.
Cormier has appeared on several YouTube shows and even acted in the comedy movie Mantervention.
Espn, Monster Energy , and Adidas are Daniel Cormier’s Endorsements. He also earns from UFC as a Commentator. Daniel Cormier hosts podcast, and invested in ventures like restaurants, trading, barber shops, and wrestling schools.
Cormier had one daughter with a previous girlfriend but she passed away in a car crash in 2003. The former UFC champion is married to Salina and they have two children.
Daniel Jr was born in February 2011 and the youngster trains at AKA, where his father is an assistant coach.
The couple also had a daughter in March 2012 and Cormier married Salina in 2017.
It is unlikely that Cormier will return to the Octagon for another fight. The 41-year-old had stated that his third fight against Miocic at UFC 252 would be his last, irrespective of the result.
Cormier picked up an eye injury during this clash and tore his cornea. He soldiered on to try and reclaim his belt but was unable to do the same.
What is the Net Worth of Daniel Cormier?
Daniel Cormier has an estimated net worth of $6 million
What is the Age of Daniel Cormier?
Daniel Cormier is 46 years old