Stipe Miocic
• Pro since 2010
• Has finished eight of 10 fights – seven knockouts, one submission
• Division I, nationally-ranked wrestler for Cleveland State. Also played third base for the Cleveland State baseball team.
• Earned eight varsity letters in high school (baseball, football, wrestling)
TRAINING: Usually twice a day Monday through Friday and once on Saturday. Morning session is strength and conditioning, and at night is usually some type of sparring.
When and why did you start training for fighting? Six years ago - I was helping a guy train for a fight and never left the gym
What ranks and titles have you held? NAFFS
Heavyweight Champion
Do you have any heroes? Mirko Cro CopWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A great accomplishment, but I still have to prove myself
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Communications/ Marketing – Cleveland State University
What was your job before you started fighting? Bartender. Now I'm a firefighter/paramedic
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Golden Gloves Champ
Favorite grappling technique: Shoot fighting
Favorite Striking technique: Boxing and
Muay Thai
Stipe Miocic: @bpolijr :)20 hours, 33 minutes ago
Stipe Miocic: @bpolijr You're welcome20 hours, 39 minutes ago
Stipe Miocic: @bpolijr Oh you expected a spinning back kick? My bad20 hours, 45 minutes ago
Stipe Miocic: That was unexpected. What a kick.20 hours, 48 minutes ago
Stipe Miocic: Good luck to everyone running in the Cleveland Marathon tomorrow!1 day, 44 minutes ago
Stipe Miocic: Saturdays are always better when people are punching each other in the face on my tv. @UFC1 day, 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Stipe Miocic: RT @SavageDuell: Exhausted the #StrongStyle way. @smiocic @jessicaevileye @tc_TheTerror @JoeDelguyd @Jake_Peterjohn an everyone else grea…1 day, 3 hours, 39 minutes ago
Stipe Miocic: @17FastEddie Nice!1 day, 7 hours, 12 minutes ago
Stipe Miocic: @tara_doubrava @AdamConklinMMA I will respond to you both at the same time. Have a great Saturday!1 day, 12 hours, 15 minutes ago
Stipe Miocic: Thats a good idea. RT @SDeiLune: I think I'll give away some @smiocic swag next week.1 day, 22 hours, 36 minutes ago