Photos: Newly-retired Stipe Miocic's adorable "dad duties" snaps melts fans' hearts: "Wish u had beaten Jon Jones"

Fans reacted to photos of Stipe Miocic involving himself into household responsibilities after retirement from MMA. Miocic, the former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, retired after the UFC 309 defeat against Jon Jones, ending a storied MMA career.

Recently on Instagram, Miocic shared pictures of him picking up his daughter from school and spending quality time with her.

Check out the pictures below:

Stipe Miocic with his daughter [Image courtesy: @stipemiocic on Instagram]

Stipe Miocic with his daughter. [Image courtesy: @stipemiocic on Instagram]

Stipe Miocic with his daughter. [Image courtesy: @stipemiocic on Instagram]

Stipe Miocic with his daughter. [Image courtesy: @stipemiocic on Instagram]

Stipe Miocic with his daughter. [Image courtesy: @stipemiocic on Instagram]

Check out the Instagram post below:

Fans took to the comments section to praise the former heavyweight king:

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Stipe Miocic sent a heartfelt retirement message after UFC 309 loss against Jon Jones

After a nearly three-year layoff, Stipe Miocic returned to competition to challenge Jon Jones for the UFC heavyweight title in November's UFC 309 main event. Many questioned Miocic's ability to compete at the highest level, factoring in his age and extended break from competition. Unfortunately for him, the former champion lost by third-round TKO.

After the defeat, the 42-year-old announced his retirement from professional MMA and penned a heartwarming message in an Instagram post. Part of the caption addressing his coach and opponents read:

"We had a hell of a run coach. You dedicated years of your life to me. We made history based on a dream, and you had a vision. Now we have more time to drink wine and play euchre while making fun of Bobby because he is terrible at defending him self. To my opponents, thank you all. I learned something from every single one of you. It was an honor to go to war, brothers."

Check out Stipe Miocic's Instagram post below:

Miocic has a lasting legacy in the sport of MMA. With six title fight victories and three consecutive title defenses, the Cleveland native is regarded as the most accomplished heavyweight in UFC history. After calling it a career as an athlete, Miocic now continues to work as a firefighter and paramedic.