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Stipe Miocic Career Highlights
From A Record-Setting Title Reign To An Epic Trilogy, Check Out Stipe Miocic's Best Moments From His Hall Of Fame Career
Among the illustrious champions that have held the UFC heavyweight title, Stipe Miocic stands above the rest. The Ohio native is the division’s all-time leader in consecutive and overall title defenses (three and four, respectively), performance bonuses (nine) and is tied with Randy Couture for most wins in heavyweight title fights (six). Those accomplishments have come against the best, as well. Since joining the roster in 2011, Miocic has faced some of the most iconic and consequential heavyweights to grace the Octagon, including five men who held UFC gold.
Below, learn more about Miocic’s career highlights, UFC record and notable fights that led him to this point.
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- Miocic made his debut on October 8, 2011, where he faced Joey Beltran at UFC 136.
- Miocic is a former two-time heavyweight champion and defended the title a record four times. He holds the record for most consecutive title defenses (three) as well as most finishes in title fights (four).
- Miocic earned a heavyweight record nine performance bonuses — three Fight of the Night, five Performance of the Night, and one Knockout of the Night.
- Miocic also works as a firefighter and paramedic in Ohio.
Stipe Miocic Fight Highlights
UFC 198 – Stipe Miocic vs Fabricio Werdum (May 14, 2016)
Miocic earned his way to a title shot off back-to-back knockouts of heavyweight greats Mark Hunt and Andrei Arlovski, the latter dubbed as a title eliminator. He found himself in enemy territory walking into the Octagon in Curitiba, Brazil, but once the action got going, Miocic was as composed as you could hope from a challenger. Midway through the first round, Werdum blitzed forward. Miocic, off his back foot, planted a right hand perfectly on the champion, dropping him to the canvas and earning the stoppage. In celebration, Miocic sprinted to his cornermen, who embraced him as he exclaimed: “I’m a world champ!” over and over again.
UFC 220 – Stipe Miocic vs Francis Ngannou (January 20, 2018)
As champion, Miocic more or less steamrolled his first two challengers in Allistair Overeem and Junior Dos Santos. His third test would be his biggest. Francis Ngannou, at the time undefeated in the Octagon and just having sent Overeem’s chin into orbit with an iconic uppercut, sought to end Miocic’s reign. The proud Ohioan took umbrage with the hype around the challenger while he looked to defend his title for a record-breaking third consecutive time, but, as such, he let his fighting do the talking. Miocic put on a clinical performance, evading most of Ngannou’s early bombs while doing his own damage and wearing on the challenger with his wrestling. At the end of five rounds, Ngannou was exhausted, and Miocic was a heavyweight champion unlike any other.
UFC 241 – Stipe Miocic vs Daniel Cormier 2 (August 17, 2019)
Perhaps Miocic’s defining chapter of his career is his trilogy with Daniel Cormier. Their saga essentially was the heavyweight title picture from 2018 to 2020, and the best fight of the three was undoubtedly the second installment. Cormier, who earned double-champ status with his knockout of Miocic at UFC 226, came out of the gates strong as Miocic struggled with Cormier’s pace and speed. Miocic started to get some traction in the third round, but the fourth was where he shined. The challenger started digging to the body before planting a wicked 1-2 on Cormier to get his belt back. Miocic would end up winning the rubber match a year later, but his performance at UFC 241 is arguably his greatest.
Rapid Fire Q&A
What is Stipe Miocic’s Record?
20-4
What is Stipe Miocic’s Age?
42 years old
How Tall is Stipe Miocic?
6’4”
Stipe Miocic | Journey To Champion
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Stipe Miocic | Journey To Champion
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What is Stipe Miocic’s reach?
80 in
Where is Stipe Miocic from?
Stipe Miocic was born in Euclid, Ohio and fights out of Independence, Ohio
What weight class is Stipe Miocic in?
Stipe Miocic competes in the heavyweight champion.
How many fights does Stipe Miocic have in his career?
Stipe Miocic has 24 professional fights in his MMA career. His professional career started in 2010.
