Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic defends against Daniel Cormier at UFC 226
Stipe Miocic is currently the UFC Heavyweight champion.
Miocic has already carved out a legacy for himself that, up to this point, has not been matched by any heavyweight in UFC history.
Let’s take a closer look at Miocic:
Short Bio:
Miocic, 35, is the son of Croatian immigrants.
He was a collegiate wrestler and baseball player at Cleveland State.
He is a former Cleveland Golden Gloves winner.
He continues to work as a part-time firefighter paramedic in Cleveland, Ohio.
He married Ryan Marie Carney on June 18, 2016 and they are expecting a baby girl later this year.
Career Record:
(18-2)
Next Fight:
UFC Light Heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier (20-1, NC) at UFC 226 on Saturday, July 7, from Las Vegas, NV.
Last Fight:
Defeated Francis Ngannou via unanimous decision to retain the UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 220 in Boston, MA.
Strengths:
Footwork, Cardio, Wrestling
Weaknesses:
Prone to getting into brawls, Fighting off of his back
Highlights:
Greatest Accomplishment:
Knocking out Fabricio Werdum (above video), arguably a top five heavyweight in MMA history, in 2:27 to win the UFC Heavyweight Championship; he has successfully defended the title three times, most of any heavyweight champion in history.
Net Worth:
Estimated around $2 million as of December 2017
Current Odds:
-230 betting favorite, according to Oddsshark.com