HeavyweightRETIRED

Daniel Cormier

22-3

Age

Height

5'11"

Weight

236 lbs

Reach

72.5"

Avg Fight Time

12:27

Gym

AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) San Jose

Wins By

10 KO · 5 Sub · 7 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 2R2 3R3 5R5 1

Last 5

LLWWW

Finish Rate

68%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Lafayette, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Stipe Miocic

UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3· 2020-08-15

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Stipe Miocic

UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2· 2019-08-17

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R4 4:09

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R4 4:09

WIN

vs Derrick Lewis

UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis· 2018-11-03

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 2:14

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:14

WIN

vs Stipe Miocic

UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier· 2018-07-07

KO/TKO

Punches to Head In Clinch

R1 4:33

KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 4:33

WIN

vs Volkan Oezdemir

UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou· 2018-01-20

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Crucifix

R2 2:00

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Crucifix·R2 2:00

vs Jon Jones

UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2· 2017-07-29

Overturned

Failed Drug Test by Jones

R3 3:01

OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Jones·R3 3:01

WIN

vs Anthony Johnson

UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2· 2017-04-08

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 3:37

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:37

WIN

vs Anderson Silva

UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Alexander Gustafsson

UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· 2015-10-03

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Anthony Johnson

UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· 2015-05-23

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 2:39

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:39

LOSS

vs Jon Jones

UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· 2015-01-03

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Dan Henderson

UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· 2014-05-24

Submission

Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission

R3 3:53

SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R3 3:53

WIN

vs Patrick Cummins

UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· 2014-02-22

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 1:19

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:19

WIN

vs Roy Nelson

UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3· 2013-10-19

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Frank Mir

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Leg Kick Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.3/min

Grappling

1.83 TD

Defense

55%

⚖️Daniel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 53% striking and 45% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

5 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

100%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

80%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Damage Events

40%

Counters

40%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

20%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

4× detected

Clinch → Takedown

4× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (200%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 360% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

43% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

57% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Punch to Head In Clinch

33% of KOs

Punches to Head From Crucifix

33% of KOs

Punches to Head In Clinch

33% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 4 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

75% of subs

Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission

25% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission. Keeps opponents guessing.
🔒📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (17/100). Opponents exploit this.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 80% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (113% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

53%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

55%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

43% acc60%

Clinch

72% acc23%

Ground

72% acc17%

Striking Differential+1.33/min

4.25 landed/min2.92 absorbed/min

4.25

Landed/Min

2.92

Absorbed/Min

0.26

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1216

Sig. Strikes Attempted2310

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 74% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.5:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 72% accuracy.

High pace fighter: 6.8 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

45%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

80%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

22%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.83

TD / 15min

0.42

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

46%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

8 total attempts

Opportunistic

13%

63%

25%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.83/15min.

Elite TD defense (80%).

5 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

921

1.43

Ratio

Absorbed

642

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

2/4

KD Recovery

25%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

42.4

High

Strikes/Min

6.8

Standing %

72%

R3 vs R1 Output

113%

Steady

Key Insights

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 25% win rate when dropped.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (42.4) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 15 fights

R1 Control

1:55

R2 Control

1:41

R3 Control

1:05

R1 to Final

+11%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+9.7pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+9.7pp

Body

-6.7pp

Leg

-3.0pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-20.8pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

Championship Rounds

Based on 4 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

20.1

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

21.3

sig strikes / round

Output Change

106%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3022

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 1

100% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights