Stipe Miocic
HW GOAT Run (2016-2021) · 2016–2021
Miocic's elite Cardio (90) and strong Fight IQ (88) define this era.
Trophy Case
2016
def. Fabricio Werdum via R1 KO at UFC 198 in Brazil
2018
3 straight defenses (Overeem, dos Santos, Ngannou) — HW record
The Story
The Heavyweight GOAT
Miocic holds the record for most consecutive heavyweight title defenses (three) and defeated Francis Ngannou, Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, and Daniel Cormier. He did it all while working as a firefighter-paramedic in Cleveland, because apparently saving lives during the day and fighting for titles at night is just how Stipe rolls.
Signature Moments
Most Consecutive HW Title Defenses — 3
Miocic defended the heavyweight title three consecutive times — more than any heavyweight champion in UFC history. He beat Overeem, JDS, and the terrifying Francis Ngannou in succession. The Cleveland firefighter was the most durable heavyweight champion ever.
Three consecutive defenses at heavyweight — where one punch can end everything. Nobody had ever done that. Miocic was unhittable.
The DC Trilogy — Reclaiming the Belt
After being knocked out by DC in their first fight, Miocic adjusted his game plan and stopped Cormier in the fourth round of the rematch with body shots. He reclaimed the heavyweight title and proved he was the greatest heavyweight in UFC history.
He lost. He adjusted. He won the rematch with body shots — something nobody had done to DC. Stipe Miocic is the smartest heavyweight who ever fought.
Career Numbers
Career Record
Also Adesanya (24-3) — Stipe is the HW GOAT by title defenses
20-4
Career KOs
Most among UFC heavyweights in our database
15
Title Defenses
UFC HW consecutive defenses (record)
3
HW KO Record
Most KOs in UFC HW history
10
870
Total Sig. Strikes Landed
870 sig. strikes at heavyweight — where one punch ends everything
7
First-Round Finishes
7 first-round finishes — firefighter by day, heavyweight destroyer by night
3
Comeback Wins (After Being Hurt)
3 wins after being badly hurt — heart of a firefighter, literally
3
Consecutive HW Defenses
Most consecutive UFC HW defenses ever — nobody else did it
Season Stats · HW GOAT Run (2016-2021)
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