A career of dual championships
Daniel Cormier dominated both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. He captured championship gold in each weight class. After knocking out Stipe Miocic in their first meeting, Cormier faced Brock Lesnar in a staredown that ended with a shove from “The Beast.” The tense moment inside the Octagon sparked fan interest, but the fight never materialized before Cormier retired from professional MMA.
The fight that slipped away
During an appearance on “Club Shay Shay,” Cormier reflected on missing a massive payday against Lesnar. He explained that WWE lured Lesnar back, preventing the bout from happening. “The WWE got him. The WWE took him back,” Cormier said. He called the potential fight his “golden goose” and recalled their heated moment in the ring. WWE reportedly paid Lesnar $6 to $10 million a year, creating an easy choice for him to return instead of facing Cormier.
How the fight could have played out
Cormier analyzed Lesnar’s skills and predicted a favorable outcome. He said Lesnar would have needed to take him down to win, but Cormier trusted his wrestling ability. He compared Lesnar’s potential reactions to Cain Velasquez’s approach, noting how he could exploit Lesnar’s weaknesses. Cormier described how Velasquez attacked Lesnar after a takedown, leaving a lasting scar under Lesnar’s eye. He emphasized that the fight would have been one of the safest opportunities in his career.
Life after fighting
Lesnar has retired from MMA and returned to WWE, while Cormier enjoys life outside the Octagon. He works as a color commentator for UFC events and covers collegiate wrestling shows on ESPN, staying connected to the sport he dominated.
