UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic reached the end of his title reign over the weekend. Following the devastating knockout loss, the former title holder has now come forward with a statement.
Stipe Miocic and UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier went toe-to-toe in the highly anticipated live pay-per-view headliner for UFC 226 on Saturday, July 7. Cormier ultimately earned a stunning first round knockout victory over his opponent, becoming the second fighter in UFC history to simultaneously wield two division titles.
Taking to Twitter, Stipe Miocic has revealed that he wants to return for a rematch against the new heavyweight champion. Check it out below.
“Congrats to DC. Didn’t get the chance to say it in the cage, but lets dance again and get a rematch before you call it a career.
“Thx to my coaches and team.
“Being the greatest heavyweight in UFC history is a career-long journey and doesnt end here. I’m more motivated than ever!”
Congrats to DC. Didn’t get the chance to say it in the cage, but lets dance again and get a rematch before you call it a career.
Thx to my coaches and team.
Being the greatest heavyweight in UFC history is a career-long journey and doesnt end here. I’m more motivated than ever!
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocic) July 9, 2018
