Daniel “DC” Cormier's Professional MMA debut
Cormier made his professional debut against Gary Frazier on September 25, 2009, fighting on the main card of Strikeforce Challengers 3: Kennedy vs. Cummings.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Gary Frazier who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Daniel Cormier beat Gary Frazier by KO/TKO at 3:39 of Round 2.
Daniel “DC” Cormier's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Cormier made his debut in the UFC against Frank Mir on April 20, 2013, fighting on the co-main event of UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez having compiled a 11-0-0 professional MMA record.
Daniel Cormier beat Frank Mir by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Cormier has gone on to fight a total of 15 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 11-3-0 with 1 no contest.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Jon Jones
Cormier lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Jon Jones on January 3, 2015 at UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier.
Daniel Cormier lost to Jon Jones by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Winning the belt: UFC Vacant Light Heavyweight Championship against Anthony Johnson
Cormier won the UFC Vacant Light Heavyweight Championship defeating Anthony Johnson on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier.
This was Cormier's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Daniel Cormier beat Anthony Johnson by Submission at 2:39 of Round 3. Daniel Cormier took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Alexander Gustafsson
Cormier defended his belt against Alexander Gustafsson on October 3, 2015 at UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson.
This was Cormier's first successful UFC light heavyweight title defence.
Daniel Cormier beat Alexander Gustafsson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Anthony Johnson
Cormier defended his belt for the 2nd time against Anthony Johnson on April 8, 2017 at UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2.
Daniel Cormier beat Anthony Johnson by Submission at 3:37 of Round 2.
UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Cormier defended his belt for the 2nd time against Jon Jones on July 29, 2017 at UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2.
Daniel Cormier vs Jon Jones ended in No Contest KO/TKO at 3:01 of Round 3.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Volkan Oezdemir
Cormier defended his belt for the 3rd time against Volkan Oezdemir on January 20, 2018 at UFC 220: Miocic vs. N'Gannou.
Daniel Cormier beat Volkan Oezdemir by KO/TKO at 2:00 of Round 2. Daniel Cormier took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Winning the belt: UFC Heavyweight Championship against Stipe Miocic
Cormier won the UFC Heavyweight Championship defeating Stipe Miocic on July 7, 2018 at UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier.
This was Cormier's 7th UFC championship fight.
Daniel Cormier beat Stipe Miocic by KO/TKO at 4:33 of Round 1. Daniel Cormier took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Derrick Lewis
Cormier defended his belt against Derrick Lewis on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis.
This was Cormier's first successful UFC heavyweight title defence.
Daniel Cormier beat Derrick Lewis by Submission at 2:14 of Round 2.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Heavyweight Championship to Stipe Miocic
Cormier lost his UFC Heavyweight title to Stipe Miocic on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 having previously made 1 title defences.
Daniel Cormier lost to Stipe Miocic by KO/TKO at 4:09 of Round 4.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Heavyweight Championship loss to Stipe Miocic
Cormier lost his 1st heavyweight title challenge, losing to Stipe Miocic on August 15, 2020 at UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3.
Daniel Cormier lost to Stipe Miocic by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
When was Daniel Cormier's last win?
Cormier's last win came against Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 on Saturday November 3, 2018. Daniel Cormier beat Derrick Lewis by Submission at 2:14 of Round 2.