Stipe Miocic is undoubtedly one of the most prominent heavyweights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, Miocic is currently ranked as the No. 8 contender in the weight class. However, the veteran mixed martial artist has been away from fighting since 2021, when he last faced Francis Ngannou and lost his heavyweight belt to the Cameroonian-French fighter.
Stipe Miocic made his UFC debut in October 2011, against Joey Beltran at UFC 136 and won the three-rounder via a unanimous decision by the judges' scorecard. Since then, Miocic has had a phenomenal career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Moreover, the 42-year-old heavyweight is now set to be back inside the cage for his next fight, and let us take a closer look at his matchup.
Stipe Miocic's next fight
Stipe Miocic is now gearing up for his next fight against one of the most celebrated and well-regarded mixed martial artists of all time, Jon Jones in his next fight on November 16, 2024, at UFC 309. Jon Jones is currently the heavyweight champion of the division and will be co-headlining UFC 309 against Stipe Miocic at the Madison Square Garden in New York, United States.
| Stats | Jon Jones | Stipe Miocic |
| MMA Record | 27-1-0, 1NC | 20-4-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Heavyweight) | Champion | 8 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | American | American |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 248 lb (112 kg) | 234 lb (106 kg) |
| Age | 37 | 42 |
| Reach | 84.5 in | 80 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 57% | 53% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 45% | 34% |
| Takedown Defense | 95% | 68% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 5 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2008 | 2006 |
Stipe Miocic's last fight
Stipe Miocic had his last fight against Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 in March 2021 in Las Vegas, United States. However, Miocic was stopped by Ngannou via KO, within 52 seconds into the second round.
*Last updated on November 12, 2024.
FAQs on Stipe Miocic's next fight
A. Stipe Miocic is now gearing up for his next fight against one of the most celebrated and well-regarded mixed martial artists of all time, Jon Jones in his next fight on November 16, 2024, at UFC 309.
A. Stipe Miocic boasts a record of 20 wins and 4 losses in MMA.
A. Stipe Miocic is an American citizen.
A. Stipe Miocic is 42 years old as of November 2024.
A. Stipe Miocic had his last fight against Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 in March 2021 in Las Vegas, United States. However, Miocic was stopped by Ngannou via KO, within 52 seconds into the second round of the bout.
