Daniel Cormier
Awards & Honours
19
Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Daniel Cormier's career is marked by historic achievements. He is one of only two fighters to hold UFC titles in two weight classes simultaneously, and the first to successfully defend championships in two divisions. His 2018 run earned him Fighter of the Year honors from multiple major outlets. Cormier's wrestling background includes a Pan American Games gold medal and a World Championships bronze. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022 and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2021, cementing his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UFC Hall of Fame (Modern Wing)
Inducted for his contributions to MMA as a two-division champion.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted for his achievements in wrestling and MMA.
Key to the City of Lafayette, Louisiana
Awarded by the mayor for his championship success and community impact.
Rankings & Lists
All-Time Pound-for-Pound MMA Rankings
All-Time Pound-for-Pound MMA Rankings
Top 10 Fighters of the 2010s
Greatest Fighters of All Time
Magazine Covers
ESPN The Magazine
August 2018
The Two-Faced Champion
Sports Illustrated
July 2018
Daniel Cormier: Heavyweight Champion
Fighters Only Magazine
2018
Fighter of the Year
Records & Feats
First fighter to defend UFC titles in two weight classes
Cormier successfully defended the light heavyweight title (vs. Gustafsson) and the heavyweight title (vs. Lewis), a first in UFC history.
Second fighter to hold two UFC titles simultaneously
After winning the heavyweight belt at UFC 226, Cormier joined Conor McGregor as the only fighters to hold belts in two divisions at once.
Only fighter to win Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix and later become UFC champion
Cormier won the 2012 Strikeforce tournament and later captured UFC gold in two divisions.