STIPE MIOCIC

18-2-0

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Fighter Info

From: Euclid, Ohio United States

Fights Out Of: Independence, Ohio United States

Age: 35

Height: 6' 4" ( 193 cm )

Weight: 240 lb ( 109 kg )

Reach: 80"

Leg Reach: 39"

College: Cleveland State University

Degree: Communications/Marketing

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TRAINING: Twice a day Mon-Friday and once on Saturday. Conditioning and strength in the morning and some type of sparring in the evening.

When and why did you start training for fighting? 2005 - 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

• Pro since 2010

• Has finished 14 of 18 wins – all by knockout

• Division I, nationally ranked wrestler for Cleveland State. Also played third base for the Cleveland State baseball team.

• Earned eight varsity letters in high school (baseball, football, wrestling)

• Has won eight of his last nine and five in a row

• Nine first round finishes

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