Daniel Cormier is set to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, Sports Illustrated has learned.
He will enter as part of the Class of 2022 in the Modern Wing, which honors legends of the Octagon who turned pro before or after Nov. 17, 2000–the date of the first UFC event under the unified rules of MMA. With the honor, Cormier will take his place alongside greats that include Ronda Rousey, Georges St-Pierre, and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Cormier (22-3, 1 NC) built a storied career in the UFC. He won the vacant light heavyweight championship in 2015 by submitting Anthony Johnson, then successfully defended the title on three separate occasions.