Stipe Miocic News
Stipe Miocic issues statement following UFC 252 win over Daniel Cormier
Chris Taylor - August 16, 2020
Stipe Miocic cemented his status as the greatest UFC heavyweight off all time by defeating Daniel Cormier in their rubber match yesterday evening. After their first two contests concluded with thrilling fight-ending finishes, last night’s trilogy bout proved to be a closely contested affair. Miocic and Cormier battled it out for twenty-five straight minutes, with both men landing some significant shots a long the way.
Jon Jones reveals strategy to defeat Stipe Miocic and become "the baddest man on the planet"
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2020
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has unveiled what he believes is the perfect strategy to unseat Stipe Miocic to become the UFC heavyweight champ. On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 252, Miocic defended the UFC heavyweight title in a tie-breaking rubber match with his fiercest rival, Daniel Cormier. Over the course of the five-round heavyweight war, Jones got quite vocal on Twitter, ultimately laying out plans to move up to heavyweight and steal Miocic’s title.
Video | Daniel Cormier confirms retirement following UFC 252 loss to Stipe Miocic: "That'll be it for me"
Christopher Taylor - August 15, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier confirmed his plans to retire following tonight’s unanimous decision loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 252. ‘DC’ was squaring off with Miocic for a third and final time at tonight’s event in Las Vegas, with the winner taking home the promotions coveted heavyweight title.
Dana White reacts to Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic 3 at UFC 252
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
UFC President Dana White spoke to the media shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 252 event headliner between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. Cormier and Miocic threw down for a third time this evening in Las Vegas, this after splitting their first two meeting. In their initial encounter at UFC 226, ‘DC’ was able to put Miocic to sleep in the very first round. However, in the pairs second meeting at UFC 241, it was the Ohio native who scored a finish, stopping Daniel Cormier in the fourth round via TKO.
Pros react to Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic 3 at UFC 252
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 252 event was headlined by a highly anticipated heavyweight championship trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. The former UFC champ-champ, Cormier (22-2 MMA), was making his final walk to the Octagon this evening in Las Vegas. ‘DC’ was returning to action for the first time since suffering a fourth round TKO loss to Miocic in their rematch at UFC 241. Prior to that setback, Daniel Cormier had scored back-to-back stoppage wins over Derrick Lewis and the aforementioned Stipe Miocic.
UFC 252 Results: Stipe Miocic defeats Daniel Cormier (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 252 event is headlined by a highly anticipated trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. The former UFC champ-champ, Cormier (22-2 MMA), will be making his final walk to the Octagon this evening. ‘DC’ has not competed since suffering a fourth round TKO loss to Miocic in their rematch at UFC 241. Prior to that setback, Daniel Cormier was coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Derrick Lewis and the aforementioned Stipe Miocic.
UFC 252: ‘Cormier vs. Miocic 3’ Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
The Octagon remains in Las Vegas for tonight’s UFC 252 event, a eleven-bout fight card headlined by a trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. The former UFC champ-champ, Cormier (22-2 MMA), will be making his final walk to the Octagon this evening. ‘DC’ has not competed since suffering a fourth round TKO loss to Miocic in their rematch at UFC 241. Prior to that setback, Daniel Cormier was coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Derrick Lewis and the aforementioned Stipe Miocic.
Stipe Miocic says he's been hit “way harder” than he was in KO loss to Daniel Cormier
Tom Taylor - August 14, 2020
UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic says he’s been hit “way harder” than he was in his 2018 knockout loss to Daniel Cormier. Miocic and Cormier’s 2018 meeting marked the beginning of one of the greatest heavyweight rivalries in MMA history. In that fight, Cormier, the light heavyweight champion, moved up to heavyweight to challenge Miocic, the heavyweight champ, for his title. Cormier wound up winning that fight by first-round knockout, but in hindsight, Miocic doesn’t believe the fight-ending blow was particularly hard.
Dana White shares plan of action if Cormier wins heavyweight title, retires
Tom Taylor - August 14, 2020
UFC President Dana White has provided an update on what will happen if the heavyweight title becomes vacant in the coming weeks. The heavyweight division will take centre stage at UFC 252 on Saturday night, as the division’s reigning champion Stipe Miocic looks to settle his rivalry with the former champion Daniel Cormier, who has plans to retire post-fight.
Daniel Cormier changing game plan ahead of UFC 252: "I don't want to just wrestle him"
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2020
Daniel Cormier appears to have a different game plan ahead of his trilogy fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 252. In the lead up to the fight, Cormier made it clear he planned on wrestling Miocic over and over again. He told the heavyweight champion to bring his wrestling shoes. Now, however, just days away from the fight, he makes it clear he also wants to fight Miocic and have a good standup fight as well.
Pro fighters make their picks for Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier 3 title fight
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2020
In the main event of UFC 252, Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier are set for their trilogy fight. They are currently 1-1 with Cormier winning the first by knockout and Miocic winning the rematch by TKO. Heading into the fight, Miocic is a -110 underdog while “DC” is a -120 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The majority believe Bruce Buffer will say “And New” with Cormier using his wrestling to get his hand raised.
Dana White: Miocic vs. Cormier winner will be greatest heavyweight in MMA history
Tom Taylor - August 12, 2020
UFC President Dana White believes the winner of the upcoming trilogy between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier will be the greatest heavyweight in MMA history. Miocic and Cormier will meet in the main event of UFC 252 this Saturday, with Miocic’s heavyweight title on the line. The heavyweight rivals have already fought twice previously. They first met in 2018 when Cormier, then the light heavyweight champion, moved up to heavyweight division to challenge Miocic for the division’s ultimate prize. Cormier won that first contest by first-round knockout. After Cormier defended the heavyweight title against Derrick Lewis later that year, he and Miocic then rematched in 2019. That time around, Miocic evened the scored, weathering some early adversity to stop Cormier in the fourth round and reclaim the heavyweight title.
Video | Daniel Cormier reveals dramatic weight loss ahead of UFC 252
Natasha Hooper - August 11, 2020
Daniel Cormier has revealed his dramatic weight loss for UFC 252. Cormier appears to be doing whatever it takes to regain the heavyweight crown against his former dance partner, Stipe Miocic, at UFC 252 on August 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The former champion will fight the heavyweight champion Miocic in a trilogy bout. It will be the final fight of his career.
Daniel Cormier believes he will "smash" Stipe Miocic at UFC 252 and retire on top
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2020
Daniel Cormier is confident he will reclaim the heavyweight belt on Saturday night. In the main event of UFC 252, Cormier and Miocic are set to have their trilogy bout where “DC” has made it clear it is his retirement fight. The 41-year-old has also said he plans on wrestling Miocic over and over again to get his hand raised.
Stipe Miocic believes he will eventually fight and defeat Jon Jones
Cole Shelton - August 5, 2020
Stipe Miocic believes a fight between Jon Jones will happen. For quite a few years now, many fans have called for Jones to move up to heavyweight. Yet, he has been reluctant to do until recently when he called for a scrap against Francis Ngannou. The UFC did not want to pay Jones what he wanted and now he said he will sit out for a couple of years if that is needed.
Daniel Cormier responds to Stipe Miocic's eye poke concerns: "I'm not doing it on purpose"
Cole Shelton - August 4, 2020
Daniel Cormier makes it clear he is not trying to poke Stipe Miocic in the eye on purpose. In their first fight, Cormier got the KO win shortly after a break due to an eye poke. And, in the second bout, there was a couple of eye pokes as well. So, many fans have called him a dirty fighter and Miocic already said he will tell the ref to watch out for them.
Stipe Miocic plans to tell the referee to watch for the "eye pokes" of Daniel Cormier in upcoming trilogy
Natasha Hooper - July 30, 2020
Stipe Miocic says he’ll warn the referee for his upcoming trilogy fight with Daniel Cormier to be on the lookout for illegal eye pokes. The heavyweight star first faced off against “DC” in 2018, at UFC 226. In that fight, Cormier picked up a first-round knockout win to earn the UFC heavyweight title.
Stipe Miocic still working shifts as a firefighter just 2 weeks away from UFC 252 trilogy with Daniel Cormier
Harry Kettle - July 30, 2020
UFC champion Stipe Miocic is still working shifts as a firefighter with just over two weeks to go until he takes on Daniel Cormier in their highly anticipated trilogy fight at UFC 252. Miocic’s firefighting job has been public knowledge for a few years now, with many wondering how he can balance that role alongside being one of the best heavyweights in combat sports history. Either way, it doesn’t seem as if the impending threat of facing Cormier for a third time is impacting him all too much.