Few names shine as brightly as Daniel Cormier in the history of MMA. From Olympic wrestling mats to the UFC’s octagon, his journey reads like a highlight reel of determination and excellence. But even champions have their mountaintop moments, and those memories will stick with them forever. The double UFC champ is now revealing his greatest career moment.
Recently, on his Good Guy/Bad Guy podcast with Chael Sonnen, Cormier didn’t hesitate when asked about his career’s pinnacle. He revealed that his knockout victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 226 stood tall as his greatest achievement. And he even remembers that celebration.
“Knocking Stipe out was the greatest thing ever. But when Stipe went down bro, it was like all the greatest emotions I have ever had in my life. After that fight I went to a party and I had my first sip of drink in three months. I have never tasted anything sweeter.”
The victory did more than just add another belt to ‘DC’s’ collection. It launched him into the rarified section of double champions, joining an elite club of fighters who’ve held titles in multiple weight classes simultaneously. The moment became even more theatrical when Brock Lesnar stormed the cage afterward. This created one of those unexpected WWE-meets-UFC moments that fans still talk about.
What makes DC’s reflection particularly interesting is his ability to celebrate this triumph while maintaining respect for his rivals. He’s praised Miocic numerous times post-retirement and even buried the hatchet with Lesnar during a WWE appearance. He has always been able to balance competitive fire with genuine sportsmanship, well, except when it comes to Jon Jones!
Daniel Cormier Believes He And Jon Jones Can’t Ever Be Friends
Some rivalries in sports burn so hot that even time can’t cool them down. With that said, few rivalries have matched the intensity between Cormier and Jones. Their rivalry was a decade-long saga filled with championship fights, heated confrontations, and a lot of trash talk.
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Daniel Cormier finally laid bare his thoughts about their relationship at a recent Q&A session ahead of UFC Edmonton. He shot down any hopes of a heartwarming reconciliation story as he believed some rivalries should stay rivalries.
“We aren’t great and I don’t think we ever have to. I think people need to stop, like, longing for the perfect happy ending. Guys don’t have to do what Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield did.”
What makes this rivalry unique is how Daniel Cormier handles it now. He’s grown enough to acknowledge Jones’s achievements while maintaining his personal stance. He will give credit where it’s due, like admitting that Jones would have been the champion regardless of controversies. But he won’t pretend they’re going to exchange Christmas cards anytime soon!
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