Daniel Cormier net worth, wife, family, salary and more

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Daniel Cormier is one of the top stars in the UFC with a huge net worth

Daniel Cormier can be considered as a veteran in UFC and that seen him amass a huge net worth.

The 41-year-old is a former Olympic wrestler and held the heavyweight and light heavyweight UFC titles at the same time.

Cormier also spent time with Strikeforce and was the Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion in that promotion.

Daniel Cormier net worth, salary, wife, family
Daniel Cormier is one of the greatest to have fought in UFC (Image credit: Getty)

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.

Daniel Cormier net worth

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 $5million (h/t Express) but that should have increased further despite the loss.

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.

Daniel Cormier family and wife
Daniel Cormier (L) has hinted that he wants one more fight before retiring (Image credit: Getty)

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.

Daniel Cormier wife and family

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.

Daniel Cormier next fight

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.

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