Two UFC undisputed belts and Hall-of-fame induction later, legendary Daniel Cormier reveals BIGGEST regret in career

UFC legend Daniel Cormier reveals his thoughts on retiring and how it is one of his biggest regrets of his professional life.

Two UFC undisputed belts and Hall-of-fame induction later, legendary Daniel Cormier reveals BIGGEST regret in career

Daniel Cormier suggests matchup for UFC 300 ( Image via Imago )

Daniel Cormier recently disclosed his most significant regret in his UFC career. The former UFC champion expressed that he wishes he had retired after defeating Stipe Miocic the first time or after any of his victories over Miocic.

His recent statements shed light on Cormier’s reflections on the latter part of his career. This raised questions about the impact of his decisions on his legacy in the UFC. During a recent interview on The MMA Hour, Daniel Cormier stated: 

That was bad. It's literally one of my biggest regrets in the world. To have a career like that and towards the end, and to end that way, it's a regret. As much as I wanted to win the belt back, I kinda wish it was done in front of people, but I wouldn't have been able to wait until [2021]. I was too old...
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Remarkable achievements and a lasting impact on the sport mark Daniel Cormier’s UFC legacy. Cormier’s legacy was solidified as a UFC double champion, showcasing his excellence in multiple weight classes.

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Winning the heavyweight belt in July 2018 was crucial in securing Cormier’s legacy as an all-time great. Daniel Cormier was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in the Class of 2022. Daniel Cormier was also recently announced to join the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Cormier continued to put his legacy on the line until he retired from MMA. This happened after his trilogy loss to Stipe Miocic in August 2020. Following his retirement, Cormier transitioned to a role as part of the UFC commentary team and full-time host of ESPN’s MMA show.

Daniel Cormier talks about Tom Aspinall becoming the UFC heavyweight champion

Daniel Cormier advocated for Tom Aspinall’s promotion to the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. Tom Aspinall is the interim UFC Heavyweight Champion. He achieved this title with a first-round TKO victory over Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 295.

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Daniel Cormier talks about Tom Aspinall ( Image via X )

The interim championship status implies that Aspinall holds the title temporarily. There may be a future bout to determine the undisputed champion in the heavyweight division. Aspinall boasts an MMA record of 14 wins and three losses. He expressed interest in a UFC 300 clash with Stipe Miocic and emphasized the importance of facing Jon Jones for his legacy.

However, Cormier asserted that Aspinall deserved the elevated status from interim champion to undisputed champion. With Jon Jones sidelined, Aspinall stepped in on short notice for the interim heavyweight championship, and Cormier contended that his performance warranted the upgrade to undisputed champion status.

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