Stipe Miocic - Official UFC® Fighter Profile

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Stipe Miocic

TRAINING: Twice a day. Once in the morning (pad work and conditioning) and once in the evening (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 Cop

What 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