Best fights of Pat Miletich
Over 28 years as a professional, Pat Miletich has compiled a 29-8-2 (23) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Pat Miletich loses to Kiyoshi Tamura via majority decision
On August 23, 2000 Pat Miletich faced Kiyoshi Tamura in a welterweight bout. Miletich was 32 years old with a record of 26-3-2, and Tamura was 30 with a record of 21-5-3. Both Miletich and Tamura were coming off a win. Miletich lost via majority decision.
2. Pat Miletich defeats Mikey Burnett
On October 16, 1998 Pat Miletich fought Mikey Burnett for the vacant inaugural UFC welterweight title. Miletich was 30 years old with a record of 20-1-2, and Burnett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Miletich won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Pat Miletich draws with Dan Severn
On August 22, 1998 Pat Miletich faced Dan Severn in a heavyweight bout. Miletich was 30 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Severn was 40 with a record of 26-3-2. Miletich was on a 4-fight winning streak and Severn was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Pat Miletich KOs Shonie Carter in their 2nd fight
On June 29, 2001 Pat Miletich faced Shonie Carter in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Miletich was 33 years old with a record of 27-5-2, and Carter was 29 with a record of 19-5-5. Miletich was coming off a loss, while Carter was on a 2-fight winning streak. Miletich stopped Shonie Carter via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Pat Miletich defeats Shonie Carter
On August 21, 1999 Pat Miletich faced Shonie Carter in a welterweight bout. Miletich was 31 years old with a record of 24-2-2, and Carter was 27 with a record of 11-1-3. Miletich was on a 2-fight winning streak. Miletich won via unanimous decision.
6. Pat Miletich submits Kenichi Yamamoto
On December 16, 2000 Pat Miletich defended his UFC welterweight title against Kenichi Yamamoto. Miletich was 32 years old with a record of 26-4-2, and Yamamoto was 24 with a record of 4-2. Miletich was coming off a loss, while Yamamoto was on a 3-fight winning streak. Miletich submitted Kenichi Yamamoto via guillotine choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
7. Pat Miletich defeats Chris Brennan in their 2nd fight
On November 15, 1997 Pat Miletich faced Chris Brennan. It was their second meeting. Miletich was 29 years old with a record of 16-1-1, and Brennan was 26 with a record of 4-0-1. Miletich won via unanimous decision.
8. Pat Miletich defeats Jorge Patino
On January 8, 1999 Pat Miletich defended his UFC welterweight title against Jorge Patino. Miletich was 30 years old with a record of 21-1-2, and Patino was 25 with a record of 18-3. Miletich was coming off a win, while Patino was on a 2-fight losing streak. Miletich won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Pat Miletich KOs André Pederneiras
On July 16, 1999 Pat Miletich defended his UFC welterweight title against André Pederneiras. Miletich was 31 years old with a record of 23-2-2, and Pederneiras was 32 with a record of 1-0. Both Miletich and Pederneiras were coming off a win. Miletich stopped André Pederneiras via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Pat Miletich submits John Alessio
On June 9, 2000 Pat Miletich defended his UFC welterweight title against John Alessio. Miletich was 32 years old with a record of 25-3-2, and Alessio was 20 with a record of 7-3. Miletich was coming off a loss, while Alessio was on a 2-fight winning streak. Miletich submitted John Alessio via armbar in the 2nd round. Defended the title.