Stipe Miocic climbed his way up the heavyweight rankings after joining the promotion in 2011, fighting top contenders and legends of the division every step of the way, before claiming the heavyweight title in 2016.
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I'm sorry, he's been in the UFC for close to a DECADE?! and stayed with the same coaches since day 1? That's some rock solid loyalty
agreed. that’s quite rare that fighters stay with there original coaches for a decade some switch up and go somewhere else. Stipe is a genuine dude look how far he made it staying with his original team.
Why are you sorry
He's sorry because his coaches suck and needs a reason to get rid of them. Stipe just has solid coaches
@@RITHINDASnullRA he’s not sorry. That’s a sort of expression when you are surprised. “I’m sorry, he’s been in the ufc close to a decade” means that he is surprised.
Both him and conor have reached the pinnacle of the sport with their day one coaches.
Stipe looks like a type of guy who go out for a milk but accidentally became the MMA heavyweight GOAT.
give the fans that GOAT milk
This is cracking me tf up
Big fan of his but people do throw that goat phrase around a little too much now days in my opinion. He has always amazed me on how he brings fights back to basics and makes extremely good fighters look easy to beat, of course its never easy he just makes it look that way.
@@thepeckhampoet1909 I think there's no such thing as the heavyweight goat in MMA because MMA is a young sport and is evolving and heavyweights could rely heavily on their power which means most of them could ignore technicality but still be a top contender. So we will only really know who the Goat is once MMA becomes an old sport like boxing Because you could argue that Fedor is a better heavyweight than Stipe but different competition different eras you know, it's subjective
Honestly, Stipe doesn’t look intimidating or big unless you see him up close like in the interviews.
Stipe and Jan are totally underrated
@Rashidi the speedy ellis is the best well atleast we will get Francis vs Johnny bones
@Rashidi the speedy ellis is the best he will, I'm excited to see the third match up. Ngannou came back better and I think Stipe will as well, it'll be a heck of a fight.
My absolute favorite moment of Stipe's career is after the Ngannou fight when he refused to let Dana put the belt on him.
Why he refused?
@@giorgioarmani4032 because Dana was disrespectful as hell towards him & pushing Francis down everyone's throat while pushing Stipe to the back.
@@zachbates2230 now we see why dana pushed ngannou. He kicked stipes ass like he stole something
@@GoodStuff1992 let's not act like Stipe didn't dominate Francis the 1st time though
@@zachbates2230 you mean survived and hugged him to a decision. Francis obliterated stipe. Made stipe look like he had 4 years of training
Finally,, The respect Miocic deserves 👍
It’s all your fault Dana
@@goatmansasquatch1485 haha you're right
They should have done this shit along time what promotion doesn't hype their champion , but hypes their opponents , but he crushes the opposition, and they still promote the challenger ?? What the fuck is wrong with this picture!
👍👍👍👍
Ugh I know... Stipe is the HW goat he deserved better
You can tell these clips are kinda old cause stipe doesn’t have that salon quality hair lol
Exquisite Hair haha
Yeah thats dissadventage of changing harcuts, same thing happens on instagram with fighters.
and the guy at the end said "its going to be hard to take that belt from him" when it has already happened
@@wesleygaitan Yeah, and he got it back. Plus he beat DC twice after his loss, what's your point?
@@bobdog6760 the point is he either lied or this is old
The heavyweight that moves like a light heavyweight. He’s an amazing champion
Stipe seems like a humble guy but he brings that fire in training he just is on a another level. Stipe checks in like he is on the clock of the working class. Well rounded and getting it done.
What a beast, one of the best to ever do it he deserves that belt *100%*
Damn right he does!!! and a great person as well!!
Stfu
@George Washington the election dosent effect your life dont fool urself to think it does
No Connor definitely best😂😂😂 kidding Irish don't like the guy🤓the SMO says baa!
Not "one" of the best He is the best heavyweight of all time.
The *GOAT* of the Heavyweight division without a doubt 💪
Stipe is the GOAT at 265 and it's not even close.
@Nie wiem Kurde get the fook outta here Jones have 0 fights
Who else could you even really call the heavyweight goat? There’s not much argument aside from DC, but Stipe beat him 2-1.
@Nie wiem Kurde Jones doesn’t fight at HW yet. Even if he beats Stipe he won’t be a greater HW
@Lawng Jawn pea + tear griffin
Madd respect for Stipe! One of the most underrated fighters but definitely one of the greatest
stipe has the perfect combination of a natural heavyweight frame, athleticism and intelligence.
“I’m not the scariest But the baddest” The Heavyweight GOAT ladies.
Artem is the HW goat
@@saimanwar7756 stop with this stupid meme its overused
@@laflameclips6522 Who said it was a meme?? It's the truth
@@laflameclips6522 its the truth Artem is the true goat. Hes the champion of every division
UFC HW GOAT*
Stipe dude's one hell of a heavyweight and champion
Dc is better stipe is a cheater
@@dubaimemes7550 how does he cheated
Aaaaaaaaalways!!!! Stipe against Jones
@@LordCrucius eye pokes
@@dubaimemes7550 thanks for the laugh😂
type of guy i never wanna see lose. Love stipe.
goat of the heavyweight division in my opinion
"I'm a world champ!" - Aljamain Sterling
As good as Biden: I’m the President of the USA. Sorry I couldn’t help it lol.
@@superfly19751 haha both comments are gold ! 🤣
stop stirring shit. it would of been a better move regardless. 2nd fight and worth more money.
DC said it right. Lionheart didnt take DQ and now he already dropped a lot in rankings. Taking DQ Aljo is guaranteed title shot again, mybe he wins mybe he loses but at least he will still be there for some time
@Old Greg Aljo won buddy it's OK you'll get over it🤫
Promote him more. He’s the baddest man on the planet
I wish l could like this comment a 1000 times
Let's be honest he doesn't promote himself enough. Never liked doing interviews or speak to any media. UFC linked him with Modelo for those ads but besides that what can they do.
@Twiggie And1pac Yeh that's also a thing
Every MMA fan knows who he is. If you fall for promotion and hype then you're silly. Those people that fall for promotion are the same people who jump from hype train to hype train. Are you fresh off the O'Malley platform?
Ye it's crazy imagine actually knowing u could beat every human walking in this planet
He' a world champ! He's a world champ! No Stipe you're not just a world champ, you're the greatest Heavyweight Champ.
He's the sweetest baddest guy of the world.
UFC Promoting Miocic? Alright then.
Danas getting red like always 😂😂🤣
About time huh
as usual they choose a foal, will he be the right one? I doubt it because Francis is made to kill.
@George Washington Gtfo with your politics
Crazy times we live in
Most title wins - 6. Most title defenses - 4. Most consecutive title defenses - 3. Stipe is very easily the greateat heavyweight of all time.
Facts.
Fedor is greatest
In terms of skill? Maybe. In terms of accomplishments? Definitely not.
Stipe's resume and accomplishments are insane. Like "Anju Kumar" said Stipe got most titles wins, most title defenses and most consecutive title defenses!!! Stipe Miocic beat Arlovski (who was on 6 or 7 fights winning streak If I'm correct and was ranked #2), Hunt (#5 ranked), Werdum (Champion at time with impressive winning streak and fantastic performance against Cain!), Francis (a young lion with devastating power and broke the record for the hardest punch! And was on a great winning streak ! Considered like the next champion and futur HW GOAT) , DC twice (double champion simultaneously at LHW & HW) Overeem (who was on a good wining striking and ranked #1), JDS (ranked #1 with good winning streak and did an impressive spinning kick KO against Hunt!), Maldonado, Del Rosario, De Fries, Big Country, Gonzaga .. Stipe Miocic beat some of the Greatest HW Fighters in MMA History, futur hall of Famer and Legends with DC (twice), Werdum, JDS, Overeem, Arlovski and Hunt ! Stipe Miocic obviously deserve more respect.
@@papatango5085 he fought cans 👎
Fn love Stipe and the humility even as a wealthy world champion, total role model for the kids and everyone coming up, inside and outside the octagon. Stipe's the best.
They really made Cleveland, Ohio look more like Cleveland, USSR in that intro.
If stipe beats Francis for the second time then beats and finishes Jon Jones hell retire and go down as the GOAT in all combat sports forever !
Facts
He needs to get through Artem first.
for me he's already the GOAT
@@13Doses its unfair. artem has way to much reach advantage
Wow dude, calm down smh, beating Jones is nothing special anymore anyways since he got caught for roids and sucks since then and lost to Reyes and Santos.
I feel like this movie is so long overdue. This dude deserves so much more credit than what the UFC gives him.
Same as what happened with Demetrious Johnson, so under appreciated, and Stipe is the same, Dana wanted Francis to win that first fight 100%, so happy for Stipe though
@@Connor_. No, Stipe is not the same. Stipe is the baddest man on the planet, DJ was the king of the midgets.
This dude is a fucking legend and deserves way more recognition of his achievements and performances. But yeah, unfortunately he is not a trashtalker nor tries to hard to get attention and hype up an event. Go for it Stipe, you're gonna win your next one as well!
We will miss him when hes gone and so will the UFC!!!
@@zrizzle19 imho p4p DJ > Stipe, but i dont know jack and could be wrong
Stipe is the reason why I am watching the HW Division fights. God bless you 🙌🏻
Defending the title so many times but always as an underdog. Prove them wrong once again champ! GOAT! Support from Croatia, your homeland is with you!
How can you not like this guy Big ups from 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷
I feel like this video really focuses on him being from Cleveland, but Stipe actually talks a lot about being from Croatia. You see the shorts he wore in his early fights
After he done with Ngannou agaig, he better be wearing these protection glasses against Jones
He is going to sleep this time.....
@@mrglock2313 I don't know how to break it to you... One of Nganou's teammates said Stipe will win the rematch, Nganou's grappling is still ass. So if you have money on Nganou, might as well cash out while you can
@@rayhanebournas9481 power is insane tho one punch stipes out, still gambling with money tho not a safe bet
@@Left_4_Dead1997 he had plenty last time. Stipe still up
@@Left_4_Dead1997 And what if he can’t land the KO shot? What then? Stipe’s a much more technical boxer, and has the advantage on the floor. Ngannou has one advantage, and he might not be able to use it.
The funny thing is I actually play Call of Duty with this man hahah! Truly the baddest man on the planet!!!
It took him 5 years to get a title shot...and now he is ruling the baddest division in the sport MIOCIC ❤️
However miocic vs ngannou Is going to Be,Stipe Will Always remain a legend
I know how it's going to be: Decision win by Stipe
Francis has improved zero since they last fought. All first round finishes like before he lost, he has learned nothing, still wild and reckless. Stipe will punish him again, maybe faster this time.
Stipe fans have to be the most sensitive and insecure
@@TotallyNoCat wouldn’t say that he showed patience and good shot selection versus blaydes and Cain he just literally he just has cinder blocks for fist and as far as the the rozenstruik fight I think big looping punches was the best game-plan Muay Thai kickboxers aren’t known for there head movement
Ngannou is the literal definition of puncher’s chance
Rogan: Francis tell us your thoughts on your gameplan. Francis: I think I'll try to survive.
😂😂😂😂
Θα το χτυπησει ο Φρανσις
@@stergiosmantis8060 takedown, takedown, takedown #andstill
This comment is gold
@@pimpinainteazy6462
Stipe literally does ufc as a side gig and still became (atleast to involved fans) one of the greatest heavyweights ever.
Man Stipe is a legend and one of my favourites in the game , the Ngannou defeat doesn’t take away anything this man has done .
Ill never forget stipe screaming at Dana. Just couldn't hold back Croatian rage mode
Ma tooooooooo
He is not Croatian
@@alenzlikovski4237 you must be a serb
@@stew_stervich No am Croatian from Zagreb. And yours thinking , presumption that am a Serb just talks about your state of mind.
GIVE ME MY SHOT
The only UFC champ that has no haters, only love for.
@mo mustard Dana
You’re telling me sterling has haters? Liar
@@traysonwhitworth8968 Damn, you're right. Now I feel stupid about what I said
@@jamessicat nah you good, Sterling is NOT a real champion
Idk spend enough time in this comment section you’ll find many nuthuggers crying about stipe
The 🐐 of Heavyweight
The greatest! People forget that Stipe, who is one of us, who humbly goes back to his firefighter job between fights, has so much power in both hands. I want him to win this fight with Francis, fight Jones and retire has the greatest.
STIPE MIOCIC is the Best Heavyweight on history off MMA.
No
@@papatango5085 Then who?
@@matrixxx3662 honestly for me it's stipe, Mir and fedor
Fedor
@@matrixxx3662 fedor
Dude this guy has awesome style as a heavy weight. I love that floating shifty punches, where not all of them are power shots but they sting you repeatedly and then BAM you sneak in that accurate power shot. That's the way to throw combo's! Seems like a good, hard working from the bottom up, kind of guy like most us regular people. Respect!
100%
i coundt agree more,, ppl forget, just cause a punch doesnt knock you out, its gonna sting,
Great great guy. It was sad to see him ok damn. Both Francis and stiepe are awesome, wanted both of them to win...
What a great champ. I feel honored being at one practice with him at his gym. He awesome!! He so deserves being the champ.
Wow, finally something for Stipe. You guys high or something?
The werdum knockout was hilarious 😂
Yep, looked like a bully got knocked out.
So was last nights. Hilarious!!🤣
Criminally underrated.
He deserves everything he got in Life one of the hard working Guys who got nothing by Luck!!
The mental strength Stipe has is world class. He will fight anyone.
For as long as I live and watch MMA I will never forget the way everyone screamed at "Miocic is gettin the belt back" GOAT
Stipe legendo! Zelim tebi i tvojoj porodici puno zdravlja,srece,uspjeha na svim poljima i da jos dugo dugo godina drzis taj pojas kod sebe :) ! Veliki pozdrav iz Bosne!
Just a classic humble guy, that’s why he didn’t get the hype he deserved. But he the best heavyweight ever !
Stipe is so underrated, probably the most underrated fighter I’ve ever seen.
Most humble one
*CAN'T WAIT TO ILLEGALLY STREAM THIS*
My man
I’m a regular Jack Sparrow myself.
That was epic when stipe is yelling im a world champ.
Oh look, the UFC is ACTUALLY promoting Stipe for once
Bro. Journey? HUH? THAT LEGACY ALREADY BEEN CEMENTED. Nothin left to prove we just finna enjoy watchin Stipe do what he does. A N D S T I L L
Undisputed legend of the game. I like Francis and want to see him as champ one day, but I think Stipe's got this.
This aged well.
When Stipe beat Overeem at home the same year the Cavs won the nba title. That was one of the best moments for me. The crowd was so loud.
he's kind, he's great... he deserves respect... as simple as that
Can you imagine knowing you could win a fight against anyone in the world
Or anyone in the history of mankind
Every top 10 heavyweight feels that way.
Inb4 someone comments "unless the other guy has a gun"
it's not because he is heavywheight champion, it means he can beat anyone in the world there's probably some underrated fighters, or just bellow division fighters or retired fighters that can take him, ufc title is ufc title,
No human being can defeat Ngannou
Baddest man on the planet bruh. And probably one of the best ambassadors to the sport.
As a proud Texan, I'm gonna be screaming "O-H!!"
What does that mean
@@gbae636 Stipe is from Cleveland, Ohio. He screamed O-H and the crowd would scream I-O
Love the way how he aLways taLks about his opponents with Respect 👍
Stipe's story is inspiring!
Hope he wins then retires, just cause he’s taken some damage in his fights. Heavyweight GOAT
no way. I want him to KO Jones and then he can retire.
@@gigglesworthproductions4032 fuck what you think We all want this legend to be healthy
Guarantee he fights Jones regardless.
If he wins he wilk fight Jones, he knows if he beats Jones he will be considered tha best ever in MMA
@Rashidi the speedy ellis is the best First he needs to beat Francis
He deserves to fight Jones for that pay day..
does anyone want to see that fight? Do people still care about jones? legit question
@@simplejack891is that a serious question???
@@simplejack891 yes
@@marciali3924 it is. I couldn't give less of a fuck if jones ever fights again
@@simplejack891 wowww
Stipe seems like the nicest most unassuming guy til he gets into that octagon then he just turns into an absolute killer.
I will never understand why Stipe isn't in talks for GOAT. Like, he has beat them all. He beat EVERYBODY
Top 5 for sure
@@funfun4807 #1 heavyweight. Top 5 all time for sure.
Nah he just got destroyed
@@mindboard8203 uh... so they're tied? Stipe is still the Heavy-weight goat imo. If JJ goes up and beats Francis then he can have the pound for pound GOAT title from me.
@@ant3352 Stipe only beat Ngannou by decision. Ngannou finished him early. Their wins are not comparable at all.
Stipe is one of the best heavyweights to ever grace this sport. Comes in and does it clean, and when he does lose, he improves and comes back 10x better. The Baddest On The Planet.
I'm from Akron which is about 45 mins from Cleveland. I'm hoping Stipe dominates Ngannou again and goes down as the HW GOAT!! He deserves it for sure. He's an all around good guy and a great role model as well!
Got to meet this legend today! He and his family are so nice! Thank you for the picture brotha! 🤙
He deserves more promotion and money. He is a future hall of fame.
stipe is a beast, a gentle one, but a beast none the less
How can you not like this man!!! 👊🔥
Most terrifying thing about Stipe is his calm face. I bet fighters get nerves after seeing him like that haha.
Stipe’s gameplans are the most underrated facet of his game, hands down. Switching to those liver shots on the fly mid fight against DC was genius.
6:26 the look in his eyes when he keeps saying "I'm a world champ" . gave m e chills
That last Laugh from Miocic 😁😁😁💪💪👍👍👍
This guy is why we have the term "tough as nails"
"He's got that immigrant mentality" AndStill
stiopic
khalabib
STIOPIC
Yup all it takes is a modelo
Ngannou is a immigrant too
Stipe is a absolute warrior, true champion, true martial artist and fighter. And a FireFighter. Legend.
So wild the most chill, humble and unassuming dude in the world is arguably one of if not the baddest fighter on earth, and the greatest heavyweight in the history of the company even perhaps the sport
"im a world champ" is one of the most wholesome moments in mma
Finally Stipe getting the recognition he deserves! Dudes a goat in the making
The way he says "I'm the world champ..." like a little baby whos got a gift ❤️ I hope he can beat ngannou without taking much damage... I wanna see him fight jones.
WHAT A LEGEND !!! LETS GO STIPE!!!
The greatest Heavyweight off All Time 🏅
Stipe has always been the Underdog. Always overlooked. This dude is legit the living Rocky! Live on CHAMP!
He could K.O. someone to death and he would still be underrated..crazy 😕
Well he’s good but not champ anymore
first time watching his career highlights, would love to see more of this legend
So cool to see Stipe realize his championship moment. Much respect to the HW Goat.
Stipe’s 2 piece combo is slick. Simplest combo but he throws the 1, 2, weaves and comes back 1,2 👌🏽 Stipe for the win.
Everytime Brazil does that "oo wama hey" you will die one of their fighter loses bad😂😂
It's more : " você morrerá" but you're right each time they lose :)
Brazil literally telling a fighter they’re gonna die 😭 it’s crazy man
They say " uhhhhh vai morrer" ohhhhhh you gonna die.
@@juniorbloedow2569 bro I don't know the language I just tried to write what I heard
@@soldierofgod5809 no problem, im Brazilian and i Just saying to you, its cool to know
GOAT
Perfect example of a great combo ,, great fight & amazing coach! Kudos!!
Man.. when he said "im the world champ!" Goosebumps
Stipe: *Thank god i'm done fighting DC* .... *No more Eye pokes* Jon Jones: *Surprise Surprise, The King Is Back*
Lmfao
Stipe gonna destroy jon jones mark my words
@Nicky Bobby they're the same size. It's probably pretty even.
😂🥸
@@jamesnm21 He took down Francis on the ground more than once. Jones is lighter weight with less muscles.
He deserves everything
So proud that he is from Croatia🤗🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷
Stipe is the only dude who becomes more coherent the more he gets hit in the head.