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Stipe Miocic’s Career Highlights | Title Wins To Best Finishes
Learn More About Stipe Miocic's Career Highlights, Which Range From Title Wins To Win Streaks, And His Journey Inside The UFC Octagon.
Learn more about Stipe Miocic and his career highlights, which range from becoming a UFC heavyweight champion to having the longest title defense streak in the division.
We’ll cover his incredible performances and discuss the statistics behind Miocic’s impressive UFC career.
Career Highlights
UFC 295: Jones vs Miocic - History Is Calling | Official Trailer | November 11
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UFC 295: Jones vs Miocic - History Is Calling | Official Trailer | November 11
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- Miocic made his UFC debut against Joey Beltran on October 8, 2011, at UFC 136 and won the fight via unanimous decision.
- On May 14, 2016, Miocic faced Fabricio Werdum at UFC 198. He caught Werdum with a short right counter while backing away from a flurry of punches in the first round, earning the championship and giving Werdum his first defeat since June 2011.
- Miocic successfully defended his title four times in two separate reigns.
- Miocic has the most victories in UFC heavyweight title fights and the longest title defense streak in UFC heavyweight history, with three consecutive defenses.
- Miocic has the most fight night bonus awards in UFC heavyweight history, totaling nine accolades.
- Miocic is currently ranked No. 3 in the heavyweight division.
Top Submissions In Stipe Miocic’s Career
Stipe Miocic has 15 wins by knockout and five wins by decision. Those victories came against Francis Ngannou, Daniel Cormier, Junior Dos Santos, Fabricio Werdum, Alistair Overeem, among others.
Five Standout Fights From Stipe Miocic’s Career
UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic | Miocic Defeats Werdum By Round 1 TKO
With one punch, Stipe Miocic became the new heavyweight champion after knocking out Fabricio Werdum at 2:47 of the first round. Miocic was backpedaling as Werdum came charging forward, looking for a combo. But the Brazilian walked into an on-target counter right that ended the fight on the spot.
UFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic 2 | Miocic Defeats Cormier By Round 4 TKO
At UFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic 2, Miocic dominated the fourth round, utilizing sharp 1-2 combinations and body shots to keep Cormier at a distance. Miocic landed a heavy right hand, leaving “DC” stunned and vulnerable. Sensing victory, Miocic intensified his assault, prompting the referee to halt the fight in the fourth round at 4:09.
UFC 203: Miocic vs Overeem | Miocic Defeats Overeem By Round 1 TKO
In a riveting comeback victory, Miocic defended his UFC heavyweight championship after surviving a dangerously deep guillotine choke by Alistair Overeem to finish the fight by TKO at 4:27 of the first round. Miocic and Overeem traded big punches in the opening minutes, and the crowd seemed to be hanging on every blow. Both men were rocked at one point, but it was a takedown by Miocic that won him the fight. He gained top position and began to rain down huge punches that eventually ended the bout.
UFC 211: Miocic vs Dos Santos 2 | Miocic defeats Dos Santos By Round 1 TKO
Miocic defended his heavyweight championship for the second time with a first-round TKO win over Junior Dos Santos in less than three minutes to cap off an epic UFC 211 card.
UFC on Fuel TV 1: Miocic vs De Fries | Miocic defeats De Fries by Round 1 TKO
Miocic won by first-round knockout with brutal punches over England’s Phil De Fries. The Brit landed a looping overhand right at the start of the fight that briefly got Miocic’s attention, but from there, it was all Miocic. He retaliated with a straight right hand to knock De Fries back, then knocked him down with another punch, finally pounced on top of him, and landed more punches until the referee stepped in to stop the fight.
Stipe Miocic’s Athlete Record
UFC 136 (10/8/11) Miocic won a three-round unanimous decision over Joey Beltran
UFC on FUEL TV (2/15/12) Miocic knocked out Phil De Fries at :43 of round one
UFC 146 (5/26/12) Miocic stopped Shane del Rosario via strikes at 3:14 of the second round
UFC on FUEL TV (9/29/12) Miocic was stopped by Stefan Struve via strikes at 3:50 of the second round
UFC 161 (6/15/13) Miocic won a three-round unanimous decision over Roy Nelson
UFC on FOX (1/25/14) Miocic won a three-round unanimous decision over Gabriel Gonzaga
TUF Brazil 3 Finale (5/31/14) Miocic stopped Fabio Maldonado via strikes at :35 of the first round
UFC on FOX (12/13/14) Miocic lost a five-round unanimous decision to Junior Dos Santos
UFC Fight Night (5/10/15) Miocic stopped Mark Hunt via strikes at 2:47 of the fifth round
UFC 195 (1/2/16) Miocic stopped Andrei Arlovski via strikes at :54 of the first round
UFC 198 (5/14/16) Miocic knocked out Fabricio Werdum at 2:47 of the first round to win the UFC heavyweight championship
UFC 203 (9/10/16) Miocic knocked out Alistair Overeem at 4:27 of the first round to retain his UFC heavyweight title
UFC 211 (5/13/17) Miocic stopped Junior Dos Santos via strikes at 2:22 of the first round to retain his UFC heavyweight title
UFC 220 (1/20/18) Miocic won a five-round unanimous decision over Francis Ngannou to retain his UFC heavyweight title
UFC 226 (7/7/18) Miocic was knocked out by Daniel Cormier at 4:33 of the first round, losing his UFC heavyweight title
UFC 241 (8/17/19) Miocic stopped Daniel Cormier via strikes at 4:09 of the fourth round to regain the UFC heavyweight title
UFC 252 (8/15/20) Miocic won a five-round unanimous decision over Daniel Cormier to retain his UFC heavyweight title
UFC 260 (3/27/21) Miocic was knocked out by Francis Ngannou at :52 of the second round, losing his UFC heavyweight title
Rapid Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? 2005 - I was helping a guy train for a fight and never left the gym
What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time UFC heavyweight champion, NAFFS heavyweight champion
Do you have any heroes? Mirko Cro Cop
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Communications/ Marketing – Cleveland State University
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Golden Gloves Champ
Favorite grappling technique: Shoot fighting
Favorite Striking technique: Boxing and Muay Thai
Facebook: Stipe Miocic fan page
Instagram: @stipemiocicufc
What Fighting Style Does Stipe Miocic Use?
Miocic is regarded as one of the best boxers in heavyweight history with his fast hands and excellent combinations. He possesses fleet footwork, great lateral movement, and the ability to move in and out of his opponent's range of attacks with ease. His understanding of the importance of using combinations makes him a formidable opponent in the ring. There are no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors in the original text.
How Many UFC Fights Does Stipe Miocic Have?
Stipe Miocic has 18 career UFC fights.
When Is Stipe Miocic’s Next Fight?
Stipe Miocic’s next fight will come at UFC 295 for the undisputed heavyweight title against Jon Jones which will take place in Madison Square Garden in New York City, where Miocic will attempt to add another accolade to his legacy by reclaiming the UFC heavyweight title and taking out arguably the best fighter to ever compete in MMA.
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