Stipe Miocic

Professional MMA fighter and champion

Stipe Miocic - Professional MMA fighter and champion
Born

August 19th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional mixed martial artist achieved significant success in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Competed in the heavyweight division and became a three-time UFC Heavyweight Champion. Holds records for the most title defenses in the UFC heavyweight division and has notable victories over top competitors. Became an accomplished fighter after a successful career in amateur wrestling and transitioned to mixed martial arts, demonstrating an effective striking ability combined with strong grappling skills. Also has a career in firefighting part-time.

Three-time UFC Heavyweight Champion

Most title defenses in UFC heavyweight history

Victories over Daniel Cormier and Junior dos Santos

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