Best fights of Stipe Miocic
Over 15 years as a professional, Stipe Miocic has compiled a 20-5 (15) record, including ten title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Stipe Miocic KOs FabrĂcio Werdum
On May 14, 2016 Stipe Miocic fought FabrĂcio Werdum for the UFC heavyweight title. Miocic was 33 years old with a record of 14-2, and Werdum was 38 with a record of 20-5-1. Miocic was on a 2-fight winning streak and Werdum was on a 6-fight winning streak. Miocic stopped FabrĂcio Werdum via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Stipe Miocic KOs Daniel Cormier in their 2nd fight
On August 17, 2019 Stipe Miocic fought Daniel Cormier for the UFC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Miocic was 36 years old with a record of 18-3, and Cormier was 40 with a record of 22-1. Miocic was coming off a loss, while Cormier was on a 3-fight winning streak. Miocic stopped Daniel Cormier via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Stipe Miocic KOs Junior dos Santos in their 2nd fight
On May 13, 2017 Stipe Miocic defended his UFC heavyweight title against Junior dos Santos. It was their second meeting. Miocic was 34 years old with a record of 16-2, and Santos was 33 with a record of 18-4. Miocic was on a 4-fight winning streak and Santos was coming off a win. Miocic stopped Junior dos Santos via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Stipe Miocic KOs Alistair Overeem
On September 10, 2016 Stipe Miocic defended his UFC heavyweight title against Alistair Overeem. Miocic was 34 years old with a record of 15-2, and Overeem was 36 with a record of 41-14. Miocic was on a 3-fight winning streak and Overeem was on a 4-fight winning streak. Miocic stopped Alistair Overeem via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Stipe Miocic KOs Andrei Arlovski in 54 seconds
On January 2, 2016 Stipe Miocic faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Miocic was 33 years old with a record of 13-2, and Arlovski was 36 with a record of 25-10. Miocic was coming off a win and Arlovski was on a 6-fight winning streak. Miocic stopped Andrei Arlovski via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Stipe Miocic defeats Francis Ngannou
On January 20, 2018 Stipe Miocic defended his UFC heavyweight title against Francis Ngannou. Miocic was 35 years old with a record of 17-2, and Ngannou was 31 with a record of 11-1. Miocic was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ngannou was on a 10-fight winning streak. Miocic won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Stipe Miocic defeats Daniel Cormier in their 3rd fight
On August 15, 2020 Stipe Miocic defended his UFC heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier. It was their third meeting. Miocic was 37 years old with a record of 19-3, and Cormier was 41 with a record of 22-2. Miocic was coming off a win, while Cormier was coming off a loss. Miocic won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Stipe Miocic loses to Jon Jones via KO
On November 16, 2024 Stipe Miocic fought Jon Jones for the UFC heavyweight title. Miocic was 42 years old with a record of 20-4, and Jones was 37 with a record of 27-1. Miocic was coming off a loss, while Jones was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Miocic via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Stipe Miocic defeats Roy Nelson
On June 15, 2013 Stipe Miocic faced Roy Nelson in a heavyweight bout. Miocic was 30 years old with a record of 9-1, and Nelson was 36 with a record of 19-7. Miocic was coming off a loss, while Nelson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Miocic won via unanimous decision.
10. Stipe Miocic KOs Fábio Maldonado in 35 seconds
On May 31, 2014 Stipe Miocic faced Fábio Maldonado in a heavyweight bout. Miocic was 31 years old with a record of 11-1, and Maldonado was 34 with a record of 21-6. Miocic was on a 2-fight winning streak and Maldonado was on a 3-fight winning streak. Miocic stopped Fábio Maldonado via TKO in the 1st round.