Daniel Cormier's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Mma
Daniel Cormier's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2015-05-22 | Severe pain, limited mobility | Daniel Cormier suffered a herniated disc in his lower back during his training camp for his fight against Anthony Johnson at UFC 187. | During training camp | 6 months | Physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication | Required to change training methods to prevent future issues | Increased caution in training | None in the same area | 2015-10-03 | High | Physical therapy, rest, medication | UFC medical team, personal physical therapist | Ongoing back issues | Strengthening exercises for the back, modified training routines | None, fought through the injury | Severe lower back pain | Moderate | Family, team, and medical staff | Private rehabilitation facility |
| Eye Injuries | Left Eye | 2020-08-14 | Temporary vision impairment | Daniel Cormier sustained an eye injury during his fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 252. The injury was a result of an accidental eye poke. | During a fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 252 | 2 months | Rest, medical observation | Contributed to his decision to retire | Concerns about long-term vision | None in the same area | Did not return, retired | Moderate | Rest, medical observation | UFC medical team, ophthalmologist | Potential vision issues | None applicable | Retired after the injury | Blurred vision, pain in the eye | Low | Family, team, medical staff | Home and medical center |
| Hand Injuries | Right Hand | 2014-07-04 | Pain, inability to use the hand properly | Daniel Cormier broke his right hand during his fight against Dan Henderson at UFC 173. Despite the injury, he continued to fight and won the match. | During a fight against Dan Henderson at UFC 173 | 3 months | Casting, rest, physical therapy | Temporary setback, adjusted training | Frustration due to limited training | None in the same area | 2014-10-04 | Moderate | Casting, rest, physical therapy | UFC medical team, personal doctor | None | Hand strengthening exercises, protective gear | None, fought through the injury | Sharp pain in the hand | Low | Family, team, and medical staff | Private rehabilitation facility |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2018-11-02 | Inability to move the knee properly, pain | Daniel Cormier tore his ACL in his left knee during a training session. This injury required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | During training | 9 months | Surgery, physical therapy, rest | Significant time off, change in training regimen | Stress and frustration due to long recovery | Minor knee issues previously | 2019-08-17 | High | Surgery, physical therapy, rest | UFC medical team, orthopedic surgeon | Potential future knee issues | Knee strengthening exercises, modified training | Several months, including a title defense | Sharp pain and instability in the knee | Moderate | Family, team, medical staff | Private rehabilitation facility |
Daniel Cormier's Sports Injuries Videos
Daniel Cormier’s protégé failed in the UFC.
Daniel Cormier's protege, Donon Win, had a lot of hype when he signed with the UFC due to his successful collegiate wrestling career and his association with Cormier. After failing to make the 2016 Olympic wrestling team, he switched to MMA and trained at the American Kickboxing Academy. From 2017 to 2018, he went 5-0 with four TKOs, but after a successful UFC debut, he went 1-3 in his next four fights. He struggled to make the 185 lbs weight limit despite being 5'6" and was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for testing positive for amphetamines. In December 2022, he fainted and fell down a set of stairs, resulting in a minor concussion. A week later, the UFC released him from his contract.
Daniel Cormier sneezed and hurt his back on the morning of UFC 230, coming 'real close' to pulling out.
The speaker recounts an incident where they injured their back after sneezing. Initially worried that age was catching up to them, they struggled with severe pain and were unable to complete their morning run. The UFC Performance Institute staff provided immediate treatment, including massage and electronic stimulation, but the pain persisted. There was concern about whether they would be able to fight. After resting and taking a nap, the speaker felt better and managed to go for a walk, which helped alleviate the pain. They reflect on the absurdity of explaining the injury, attributing it to getting older.
