When did Stipe become champion?

When did Stipe become champion?

Stipe Miocic Becomes HW Champion | #OnThisDay in 2016, Stipe Miocic stopped Fabricio Werdum in Brazil to capture the UFC heavyweight championship 👑 | By UFC | Facebook.

How many times has Stipe defended his title?

Having successfully defended his title four times during his two title reigns, he holds the record for most wins in heavyweight title fights along with the longest title defending streak in the heavyweight division, at three consecutive defenses.

How did Stipe lose the belt?

Stipe Miocic loses UFC Heavyweight Championship after being knocked out by Francis Ngannou. Ngannou knocked out the Northeast Ohio native early in the second round to capture the UFC Heavyweight crown.

Is Stipe Miocic good?

Miocic is, quite simply, the greatest heavyweight in UFC history. No one has successfully defended the title more times than Miocic (four times during his two reigns) and no one has more consecutive defenses of the belt (three straight in his first reign) than the man from Cleveland.

Who has the most title defenses in UFC history?

Who has the most title defenses in UFC history? Former light heavyweight kingpin Jon Jones and former flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson hold the record for most title defenses in promotional history. Both men have defended their throne 11 times.

How much does Stipe get paid?

But despite losing, the greatest heavyweight of all-time earned a hefty purse for his first performance of 2021. According to reports (via Sportbible), Stipe Miocic took home a whopping $790,000, while Ngannou earned $730,000, which includes a huge win bonus of $150,000.