Daniel Cormier will finally get to fight Stipe Miocic for the Heavyweight title he lost in shocking fashion last year. Given the way ‘DC’ dominated before falling victim to a TKO loss, he is very testy in the buildup to the massive clash at the UFC Apex. It was evident in his exchange with Ariel Helwani on the weekly show ‘DC & Helwani.’ DANIEL CORMIER VOWS TO BEAT STIPE MIOCIC IN THE TRILOGY FIGHT In the latest episode, Helwani touched upon the UFC [https://www.ufc.com/] 252 main event as well as DC’s claim of retiring following the fight. He said, “You win that fight on the 15th, the belt is vacant. They may just put Stipe back in the fight.” Cormier considered for a while before saying, “Could be. Stipe should be back in the title fight. He’s made more defenses than anybody.” Stipe Miocic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/download-160.jpg] Next, Helwani jokingly hinted at seeing Miocic take on Ngannou for a second time. At this moment ‘DC’ got all serious and said, “well you gonna have to wait until you see me beat him.” Extremely quick as a broadcaster, Helwani covers up by saying that’s exactly what he meant. Next, he asked ‘DC’ to not get so defensive. The Heavyweight replied, “Yea I’m getting defensive. Like Stipe has a chance to win the fight?” Finally, Helwani explains his comment indicating that Miocic and Ngannou will fight for the vacant belt once ‘DC’ walks away. This seems to pacify the top-ranked Heavyweight as he says, “Okay. Yea maybe. He’s gonna need some time to recover once I’m…” Daniel Cormier [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/993555990.jpg.jpg] At this point, Cormier gets charged up and sends a warning to the champion as he proclaims [https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1275491627847450624], “I’m very interested, I’m really serious this time. Like I’m not playing.” In 2018, ‘DC’ made his return to Heavyweight, and whilst still holding the 205 lbs belt he KOed Miocic in the first round to become a two-division champion. Later he defended the belt against Derrick Lewis. However, in the second fight against Miocic, he shockingly couldn’t retain his belt. Cormier has been calling for the trilogy for a while. Now that it is finally going ahead, he wants to put his best foot forward and leave professional fighting on a high. Daniel Cormier [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/407_Daniel_Cormier.0.0.jpg] Is Daniel Cormier’s testiness an apt indicator of his single-minded devotion to conquering the Heavyweight division once more? “I’ll Be Like Curtis Blaydes”- Daniel Cormier Reveals Tactics To Beat Stipe Miocic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-ill-be-like-curtis-blaydes-daniel-cormier-reveals-tactics-to-beat-stipe-miocic/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Daniel Cormier 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</h2>
Before his career in MMA, Daniel Cormier was one of the most decorated freestyle wrestlers in the USA. He has won gold medals for wrestling in PAN American games, and he <a href="https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/August/15/Match-of-the-Day-Daniel-Cormier-takes-bronze-at-the-2007-World-Championships#:~:text=The%20winner%20of%20tonight's%20fight,Kyrgyzstan's%20Aleksey%20Krupnyakov%20for%20bronze." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">won</a> a Bronze in the 2007 World Championship. He also represented the USA in the Olympics in 2004 and secured fourth place. Cormier was also the team captain for the 2008 Olympics in wrestling, but he had to pull out of the event.

Before making his debut in UFC, Daniel Cormier fought in another elite organization, Strikeforce. In the heavyweight division, Cormier <a href="https://www.mmamania.com/2012/5/20/3031845/completed-strikeforce-heavyweight-grand-prix-tournament-bracket-daniel-cormier-wins#:~:text=Daniel%20Cormier%20is%20your%20Strikeforce,a%20stoppage%20in%20the%20quarterfinals." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">won</a> the Grand prix title in Strikeforce by defeating Josh Barnett. In UFC, Cormier started his career in the heavyweight division against former champion, Frank Mir.

However, he dropped to light heavyweight since he did not want to compete against his training partner, Cain Velasquez. In the lightweight division, Cormier challenged <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jon-jones/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jon Jones</a> for the title and suffered the first loss of his MMA career.

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-daniel-cormier-phenomenal-career-outside-ufc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daniel Cormier – Phenomenal Career Outside UFC</a></strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Daniel Cormier: UFC Champion</strong></h2>
Cormier won his first UFC title by beating Anthony Johnson to become the UFC light heavyweight champion. Then he would move up to heavyweight to challenge the champion, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stipe-miocic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stipe Miocic</a>. Cormier shocked the world by knocking out Miocic in the 1st round and became a two-division UFC champion.

[caption id="attachment_489694" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-489694" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201223161200/GettyImages-1057175132.jpg" alt="Daniel Cormier" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Daniel Cormier of the United States celebrates his victory over Derrick Lewis of the United States in their heavyweight title bout during the UFC 230 event at Madison Square Garden on November 3, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Daniel Cormier: Double Champion</h2>
There have been very few athletes in UFC who have conquered two weight divisions in UFC, and Daniel Cormier is one of them. The former Olympian moved up to his original weight class after defending his title against Volkan Oezdemir. He defeated Stipe Miocic to win the belt, but lost it in the following year to Miocic. DC tried to reclaim the belt in the trilogy at UFC 252. However, Miocic bested him and won via a unanimous decision. He holds a record of <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/d967f0128c323de6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">11-3-0, 1NC</a> in his UFC career.

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-252-news-daniel-cormier-top-5-fights-of-his-career/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daniel Cormier: Top 5 Fights of His Career</a></strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Daniel Cormier: Fighting Style</h2>
Cormier is a former Olympian, and he is confident about his wrestling prowess. The former two-division champion is one of the best wrestlers in the UFC. Besides that, he has decent striking that can be used to set up the takedowns.



Cormier is highly vulnerable to body shots.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Daniel Cormier: Achievements</h2>
Cormier has held the light heavyweight and heavyweight championship once in the UFC. He has won two Fight of the Night bonuses and three Performance of the Night bonuses in his career so far.

He is the former Strikeforce Heavyweight Grad-Prix champion and the <a href="https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/daniel-cormier" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">former</a> King of the Cage heavyweight champion. DC has also won multiple wrestling championships in the past. He holds a proud record of <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Daniel-Cormier-52311" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">22-3-0, 1 NC</a> in his MMA career.

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-five-facts-you-need-to-know-about-daniel-cormier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Five Facts You Need to Know About Daniel Cormier</a></strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Daniel Cormier: Controversies</h2>
DC has been <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/let-your-eyes-trick-you-daniel-cormier-reveals-his-only-cheating-incident-ufc-news/#:~:text=Daniel%20Cormier%20denies%20ever%20having%20held%20the%20towel&amp;text=This%20did%20not%20sit%20well,attracted%20controversy%20from%20all%20around." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">caught</a> on tape holding the towel during UFC 210 weigh-in. Besides that, many pundits accuse him of blatantly poking his opponents in the eye.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Daniel Cormier: Net Worth and Salary 2021</h2>
DC has amassed great wealth, thanks to his success in the UFC. Cormier has earned over $6,586,500 in his career according to <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/08/16/daniel-cormier-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Sports Daily</a>. However, these numbers do not include undisclosed bonuses.

Cormier has an estimated net worth of $6 million according to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/daniel-cormier-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>

[caption id="attachment_489689" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-489689" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201223161014/GettyImages-1162239623-1.jpg" alt="Daniel Cormier" width="1920" height="1280" /> ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 17: Daniel Cormier is interviewed after his TKO loss to Stipe Miocic in their heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 241 event at the Honda Center on August 17, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Daniel Cormier: Endorsements 2021</h2>
He makes most of the earnings as an athlete in UFC and also from his analyst <a href="https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/01/jon-jones-mocks-hater-daniel-cormier-on-six-year-anniversary-of-ufc-182-grudge-match" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">job</a> for ESPN and UFC. Apart from the fight purses, Cormier also has some huge endorsement deals with Reebok, <a href="https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Morning-Buzz/2019/08/15/cormier.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cbdMD</a>, <a href="https://www.monsterenergy.com/sports/mma/daniel-cormier" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Monster energy</a>. He has also endorsed <a href="https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/02/ufc-daniel-cormier-meghan-trainor-remix" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Popeyes</a> in the past.

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-is-daniel-cormier-the-greatest-of-all-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Is Daniel Cormier the Greatest of All Time?</a></strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact Daniel Cormier?</h2>
<a href="https://twitter.com/dc_mma?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dc_mma/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/danielcormiermma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>.
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">41</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">March 20, 1979
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5ft 11in</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">205/236 lbs (Light Heavyweight/ Heavyweight) </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">72 in</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">22-3-0,1NC</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">0</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">15 (10 KO/ TKO, 5 Submissions )</span></td>
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<td>$6 million</td>
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<td>Reebok, cbdMD, Monster energy</td>
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<td>UFC Heavyweight Championship, UFC Lightweight championship</td>
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<td>DC</td>
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<td>Zinkin Entertainment and sports management</td>
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Daniel Cormier 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Before his career in MMA, Daniel Cormier was one of the most decorated freestyle wrestlers in the USA. He has won gold medals for wrestling in PAN American games, and he won a Bronze in the 2007 World Championship. He also represented the USA in the Olympics in 2004 and secured fourth place. Cormier was also the team captain for the 2008 Olympics in wrestling, but he had to pull out of the event. Before making his debut in UFC, Daniel Cormier fought in another elite organization, Strikeforce. In the heavyweight division, Cormier won the Grand prix title in Strikeforce by defeating Josh Barnett. In UFC, Cormier started his career in the heavyweight division against former champion, Frank Mir. However, he dropped to light heavyweight since he did not want to compete against his training partner, Cain Velasquez. In the lightweight division, Cormier challenged Jon Jones for the title and suffered the first loss of his MMA career. Read More: Daniel Cormier – Phenomenal Career Outside UFC Daniel Cormier: UFC Champion Cormier won his first UFC title by beating Anthony Johnson to become the UFC light heavyweight champion. Then he would move up to heavyweight to challenge the champion, Stipe Miocic. Cormier shocked the world by knocking out Miocic in the 1st round and became a two-division UFC champion. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; NOVEMBER 03: Daniel Cormier of the United States celebrates his victory over Derrick Lewis of the United States in their heavyweight title bout during the UFC 230 event at Madison Square Garden on November 3, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) Daniel Cormier: Double Champion There have been very few athletes in UFC who have conquered two weight divisions in UFC, and Daniel Cormier is one of them. The former Olympian moved up to his original weight class after defending his title against Volkan Oezdemir. He defeated Stipe Miocic to win the belt, but lost it in the following year to Miocic. DC tried to reclaim the belt in the trilogy at UFC 252. However, Miocic bested him and won via a unanimous decision. He holds a record of 11-3-0, 1NC in his UFC career. Read More: Daniel Cormier: Top 5 Fights of His Career Daniel Cormier: Fighting Style Cormier is a former Olympian, and he is confident about his wrestling prowess. The former two-division champion is one of the best wrestlers in the UFC. Besides that, he has decent striking that can be used to set up the takedowns. Cormier is highly vulnerable to body shots. Daniel Cormier: Achievements Cormier has held the light heavyweight and heavyweight championship once in the UFC. He has won two Fight of the Night bonuses and three Performance of the Night bonuses in his career so far. He is the former Strikeforce Heavyweight Grad-Prix champion and the former King of the Cage heavyweight champion. DC has also won multiple wrestling championships in the past. He holds a proud record of 22-3-0, 1 NC in his MMA career. Read More: Five Facts You Need to Know About Daniel Cormier Daniel Cormier: Controversies DC has been caught on tape holding the towel during UFC 210 weigh-in. Besides that, many pundits accuse him of blatantly poking his opponents in the eye. Daniel Cormier: Net Worth and Salary 2021 DC has amassed great wealth, thanks to his success in the UFC. Cormier has earned over $6,586,500 in his career according to The Sports Daily. However, these numbers do not include undisclosed bonuses. Cormier has an estimated net worth of $6 million according to Celebrity Net Worth ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA &#8211; AUGUST 17: Daniel Cormier is interviewed after his TKO loss to Stipe Miocic in their heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 241 event at the Honda Center on August 17, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Daniel Cormier: Endorsements 2021 He makes most of the earnings as an athlete in UFC and also from his analyst job for ESPN and UFC. Apart from the fight purses, Cormier also has some huge endorsement deals with Reebok, cbdMD, Monster energy. He has also endorsed Popeyes in the past. Read More: Is Daniel Cormier the Greatest of All Time? How to Contact Daniel Cormier? Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.  Age 41  Born March 20, 1979  Country USA  Gym American Kickboxing Academy  Height 5ft 11in  Weight/ Division 205/236 lbs (Light Heavyweight/ Heavyweight)   Reach 72 in  Record  22-3-0,1NC  Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO) 15 (10 KO/ TKO, 5 Submissions )  Estimated Net Worth $6 million  Endorsements Reebok, cbdMD, Monster energy  Title UFC Heavyweight Championship, UFC Lightweight championship  Nickname DC  Manager Zinkin Entertainment and sports management

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<p style="text-align: left">Derrick Lewis is a true veteran of the sport. The former heavyweight title challenger has repeatedly proved why he is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of the modern era. The 38-year-old fighter has raked in 26 victories in his 38 professional MMA outings. As of 2023, he sits at #11 in UFC heavyweight <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.</p>

<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: UFC Career</h2>
'The Black Beast' started his UFC journey back in April 2014. He won his first match with a first-round T/KO victory over Jack May. Since then, he has shared the Octagon against some of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, including the likes of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniel-cormier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel Cormier</a>, Mark Hunt, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/junior-dos-santos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Junior dos Santos</a>.
<div class="jsx-4249843366">Lewis' legacy as one of the best to step inside the Octagon can be measured from the list of opponents that he has faced in his tenured career as a mixed martial artist. He has beaten big names like <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-volkov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alexander Volkov</a>, Curtis Blaydes, and the current UFC heavyweight champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/francis-ngannou/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Francis Ngannou</a>.</div>
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[caption id="attachment_457129" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-457129" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Lewis-v-Oleinik-2020-08-08_CU-0332_20200808102706749.jpg" alt="Derrick Lewis" width="1920" height="1350" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 08: Derrick Lewis reacts after his knockout over Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

In his last fight against Sergey Spivak on February 4, 2023, Lewis suffered a disappointing loss via submission which was the third consecutive one for the 38-year-old.

Lewis currently holds a UFC record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/d3df1add9d9a7efb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">17-9</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Fighting Style</h2>
Lewis relies heavily on his striking to dominate his opponents. He carries tremendous power in his hands with 21 of his 26 wins coming via T/KO. However, in the recent past, Lewis has shown vast improvements in his ground game.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Achievements</h2>
Lewis holds a stellar record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Derrick-Lewis-59284">26-8-0, 1NC</a> (21 T/KO and 1 Submission) in his MMA career. He holds the <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&amp;weight_class=HW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">record</a> for most knockouts in UFC heavyweight history (13). 'The Black Beast' is also one of the two fighters alongside <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stipe-miocic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stipe Miocic</a> to hand a loss to the current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the UFC. He is also a <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.espn.in/mma/fighter/history/_/id/2560713/derrick-lewis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">former</a> Legacy FC heavyweight champion of the world.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Net Worth 2023</h2>
According to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/derrick-lewis-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Lewis's net worth goes in the excess of $1.5 million. As of July 2023, he has estimated UFC career earnings of over $5,190,000, as per <a href="https://thesportslite.com/mma/derrick-lewis-net-worth-2022-ufc-salary-endorsements-houses-cars-collection-charity-etc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sportslite</a>.

In his fight against Aleksei Oleinik in 2020, Lewis earned a whopping $315,000. His biggest fight purse ($732,000) came from his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 265.

[caption id="attachment_457127" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-457127" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/12-Lewis-v-Oleinik-2020-08-08_CU-0325_20200808102316555.jpg" alt="Derrick Lewis" width="1920" height="1383" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 08: (R-L) Derrick Lewis punches Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Derrick Lewis: Endorsements 2023</h2>
'The Black Beast' signed an endorsement <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/1/18051714/derrick-lewis-team-says-he-has-inked-sponsorship-deal-with-popeyes-for-ufc-230" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deal</a> with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen back at UFC 230. Since then, he has sponsored several brands. With over 2.2 million followers on Instagram, Lewis remains one of the most pivotal figures of the sport.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">How to Contact Derrick Lewis?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.instagram.com/thebeastufc/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/thebeast_ufc?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.facebook.com/Derrick-The-Black-Beast-Lewis-1468249886760868/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>
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<td>Nickname</td>
<td>The Black Beast</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>38</td>
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<td>Country</td>
<td>United States</td>
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<td>Trains At</td>
<td>4oz Fight Club</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6'3"</td>
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<td>Reach</td>
<td>79"</td>
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<td>Leg Reach</td>
<td>43.5"</td>
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<td>Weight/ Division</td>
<td>260 lbs / Heavyweight</td>
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<td> MMA Record</td>
<td>26-11-0, 1 NC</td>
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<td> Active Win Streak</td>
<td>0</td>
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<td>Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO)</td>
<td>22 (21 T/KO &amp; 1 Submission)</td>
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<td>Estimated Net Worth</td>
<td>$1.5 million</td>
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<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Popeyes Chicken</td>
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<td>Married</td>
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<td><a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://idolpersona.com/ufc-star-derrick-lewiss-wife-married-life" target="_blank" rel="noopener">April Davis</a></td>
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Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Derrick Lewis is a true veteran of the sport. The former heavyweight title challenger has repeatedly proved why he is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of the modern era. The 38-year-old fighter has raked in 26 victories in his 38 professional MMA outings. As of 2023, he sits at #11 in UFC heavyweight rankings. Derrick Lewis: UFC Career &#8216;The Black Beast&#8217; started his UFC journey back in April 2014. He won his first match with a first-round T/KO victory over Jack May. Since then, he has shared the Octagon against some of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, including the likes of Daniel Cormier, Mark Hunt, and Junior dos Santos. Lewis&#8217; legacy as one of the best to step inside the Octagon can be measured from the list of opponents that he has faced in his tenured career as a mixed martial artist. He has beaten big names like Alexander Volkov, Curtis Blaydes, and the current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; AUGUST 08: Derrick Lewis reacts after his knockout over Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) In his last fight against Sergey Spivak on February 4, 2023, Lewis suffered a disappointing loss via submission which was the third consecutive one for the 38-year-old. Lewis currently holds a UFC record of 17-9. Derrick Lewis: Fighting Style Lewis relies heavily on his striking to dominate his opponents. He carries tremendous power in his hands with 21 of his 26 wins coming via T/KO. However, in the recent past, Lewis has shown vast improvements in his ground game. Derrick Lewis: Achievements Lewis holds a stellar record of 26-8-0, 1NC (21 T/KO and 1 Submission) in his MMA career. He holds the record for most knockouts in UFC heavyweight history (13). &#8216;The Black Beast&#8217; is also one of the two fighters alongside Stipe Miocic to hand a loss to the current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the UFC. He is also a former Legacy FC heavyweight champion of the world. Derrick Lewis: Net Worth 2023 According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lewis&#8217;s net worth goes in the excess of $1.5 million. As of July 2023, he has estimated UFC career earnings of over $5,190,000, as per The Sportslite. In his fight against Aleksei Oleinik in 2020, Lewis earned a whopping $315,000. His biggest fight purse ($732,000) came from his fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 265. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; AUGUST 08: (R-L) Derrick Lewis punches Aleksei Oleinik of Russia in their heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Derrick Lewis: Endorsements 2023 &#8216;The Black Beast&#8217; signed an endorsement deal with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen back at UFC 230. Since then, he has sponsored several brands. With over 2.2 million followers on Instagram, Lewis remains one of the most pivotal figures of the sport. How to Contact Derrick Lewis? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Nickname The Black Beast  Age 38  Country United States  Trains At 4oz Fight Club  Height 6&#8217;3&#8243;  Reach 79&#8243;  Leg Reach 43.5&#8243;  Weight/ Division 260 lbs / Heavyweight   MMA Record 26-11-0, 1 NC   Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO) 22 (21 T/KO &amp; 1 Submission)  Estimated Net Worth $1.5 million  Endorsements Popeyes Chicken  Marital Status Married  Wife Name April Davis

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Francis Ngannou

FRANCIS NGANNOU Francis Ngannou: Net Worth 2024, Record, Stats &amp; More LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; MARCH 27: Francis Ngannou of Cameroon reacts after his victory over Stipe Miocic in their UFC heavyweight championship fight during the UFC 260 event at UFC APEX on March 27, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Who is Francis Ngannou? Francis Ngannou is one of the scariest heavyweights on the planet. &#8220;The Predator&#8221; is known for his insane knockouts of top-ranked heavyweights in the UFC. Not only does Francis knock them out, but he also knocks them out early. It&#8217;s been ten years since Cameroon-born Francis Xavier Ngannou became a professional mixed martial arts fighter. The aspiring boxer, who made his pro-boxing debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 28 October 2023, entered the octagon for the first time on November 30, 2013, and two years later joined UFC, where he remained for the next eight years. Now, he prepares for his next fight against two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on March 8, again in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Francis Ngannouâ€™s Early Life Francis Ngannou was born September 5, 1986, in a village in Batie, Cameroon. The information regarding his education or schooling remains limited. According to a website, he had to walk for about two hours to attend a school six miles from his residence. Another portal even mentioned him switching at least five schools. Anyhow, he started working in a sand quarry at age ten. As almost every fan and follower might be aware, though he could easily converse in French, over the years, Ngannou learned English as well. A few years ago, Ngannou had shared a beautiful photo of his family, three brothers, and a sister, standing around their mother, Mamma Ngannou, who divorced her husband, Emmanuel Fosso, when the future UFC Heavyweight champion was barely six. Francis Ngannouâ€™s Girlfriend The 37-year-old fighter remains a bachelor and, per available reports, doesn&#8217;t seem to be dating anyone. However, according to a July article in The Sun, UK Edition, there were rumors that he was seeing former UFC Bantamweight champion Meisha Tate, but that remains unconfirmed. Recently, there have been rumors of Kim Kardashian supposedly looking to woo the Cameroonian-French Heavyweight. Adding fuel to the fire is Ngannou&#8217;s recent suggestive exchanges on Kim Kardashian&#8217;s social media posts. Francis Ngannouâ€™s Net Worth 2024 According to the celebrity net worth, the 37-year-old Cameroonian-French fighter has, over the years, amassed a wealth that hovers in the vicinity of $5 million. Hence, it would be fair to assume that participation in the UFC contests would have formed the lion&#8217;s share of his lifetime earnings. MMA: UFC 270-Ngannou vs Gane, Jan 22, 2022 Anaheim, California, USA Francis Ngannou speaks with media following his championship victory at UFC 270 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports, 22.01.2022 00:01:41, 17551666, NPStrans, Francis Ngannou, Honda Center, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 17551666 There seems to be no unanimity over his take home from the MMA fights alone. While MMA Salaries cites around $3,779,500, The Sports Lite mentions around $4,179,000. Thus, averaging it at $4,000,000 would make his annual income during the eight years he was with the UFC makes it $500,000. Anyhow, according to a January article on GiveMeSport, the annual salary of Francis Ngannou varied as follows:  2015 $25,000  2016 $175,000  2017 $220,000  2018 $900,000  2019 $525,000  2020 $320,000  2021 $900,000  2022 $1,200,000  Let&#8217;s look at some of the critical paydays of Ngannou&#8217;s career. It included his base salary, the bonus for winning, and the sponsorship deal and share in the PPV subscriptions: Versus Luis Henrique, December 2015 &#8211; For his first fight under the UFC banner, Francis Ngannou took home approximately $22,500 (no performance bonus)  Versus Curtis Blaydes, April 2016 &#8211; $26,500 (no performance bonus)  Versus Bojan Mihajlovic, July 2016 &#8211; $30,500 (no performance bonus)  Versus Anthony Hamilton, December 2016 &#8211; $124,500 (performance bonus $50,000)  Versus Andrei Arlovski, January 2017 &#8211; $128,000 (performance bonus $50,000)  Versus Alistair Overeem, December 2017 &#8211; $90,000 (no performance bonus)  Versus Stipe Miocic, January 2018 &#8211; $530,000 (no performance bonus)  Versus Derrick Lewis, July 2018 &#8211; $105,000 (no performance bonus)  Versus Curtis Blaydes II, November 2018 &#8211; $255,000 (performance bonus $50,000)  Versus Cain Velasquez, February 2019 &#8211; $225,000 (no performance bonus)  Versus Junior Dos Santos, June 2019 &#8211; $300,000 (performance bonus $50,000)  Versus Jairzinho Rozenstruik, May 2020 &#8211; $320,000 (performance bonus $50,000)  Versus Stipe Miocic II, March 2021 &#8211; $580,000 (performance bonus $50,000)  Versus Cyril Gane, January 2022 &#8211; $1,042,000 (PPV earnings $400,000) It would be imprudent to conclude that Francis Ngannou made his fortune entirely through mixed martial arts bouts. A close perusal across portals reveals that The Predator could have had or still has endorsement deals with Cryo Pain Relief, CBD Research Labs, Gym King Fight Division, and The Fight Game. According to Forbes, Francis Ngannou invested in the healthy snack brand PeaTos two years ago. The move made him one of the minority stakeholders in the company. Credits &#8211; Imago Finally, after his exit from the UFC this year, the Predator signed up with the Professional Fighters League, where he might receive as much as $4 million for each fight. Additionally, benefits such as chairmanship of the franchise&#8217;s African promotions and greater involvement in the athletic advisory board also appear in the offing. In contrast to his entire MMA career, sources suggest that the Cameroonian-French hard hitter will earn much more in his boxing stints. His debut in the fight format against the WBC champion,Â Tyson Fury,Â solidified his name in the heavyweight division. That Riyadh fight alone earned him a jaw-dropping $10 million, his highest paycheck ever. Through it all, his current estimated net worth in 2024 stands at an impressive $15 million (approx). For his upcoming fight against AJ, Ngannou is guaranteed to take home about $2o million, which will make his net worth significantly higher in the coming days. Francis Ngannouâ€™s MMA and Boxing Career Timeline It might be interesting for many to know that Francis Ngannou&#8217;s initial interest in combat sports remained boxing. He had always been a Mike Tyson fan. However, during his stay in Paris, France, he met another Cameroonian-French mixed martial arts fighter and now coach, Fernand Lopez Owonyebe, at his MMA Factory gym. The latter introduced him to the nuances and scope of MMA, besides allowing him to stay at the gym. By 2013, Francis Ngannou was ready and launched his professional career on November 30. The bout occurred under the French promotion 100% Fight: Contenders 20. Ngannou was on a ten-fight win streak before he faced the UFC heavyweight champion,Â Stipe Miocic. He had obliterated his previous opponents with T/KO&#8217;s and submissions. &#8216;The Predator&#8217; has one of the most devastating knockouts in the UFC againstÂ Alistair Overeem. With a resume like that, Ngannou was next in line to be the heavyweight champion. However, during his title fight against Miocic, Ngannou got overconfident, and it exposed many holes in his game. It took some effort for Ngannou to recover from the loss. His next fight with Derrick Lewis lacked action. He lost to &#8216;The Black Beast&#8217; by a unanimous decision. Many people thought Ngannou was done. However, he made an incredible comeback in his next fight against Curtis Blaydes, followed by his wins over UFC legend Cain Velasquez, Junior dos Santos, and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. &#8216;The Predator&#8217; has put together a 10-2Â recordÂ in the UFC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLqyRdwDzBQ&amp;ab_channel=UFC Let&#8217;s look at some of the big fights he participated in during the last five years: Versus Ciryl Gane, January 22, 2022: Francis Ngannou defeated fellow French fighter Ciryl Gane during the second title defense in Anaheim, California, unanimously.  Versus Stipe Miocic, March 27, 2021: The Predatory became the UFC Heavyweight champion, knocking out the Miocic with punches in the second round. The bout, additionally, fetched him the Performance of the Night award. The fight was equally crucial since it was the second time Ngannou and Miocic were squaring up. The first meet-up ended in a loss for the Cameroonian-French fighter&#8217;s loss. Versus Alistair Overeem, December 2, 2017: One of Francis Ngannou&#8217;s most well-recognized fights. He knocked out the dreaded, hard-hitting kickboxer Alistair Overeem with a bone-cracking left hook in the first round. It was a title eliminator that enabled him to challenge Stipe Miocic the following year. Versus Anthony Hamilton, December 9, 2016: Three years after his professional debut in the mixed martial arts world, the first-round win over the American Hamilton fetched Ngannou&#8217;s first Performance of the Night award. Given that he always wanted to try boxing before taking up mixed martial arts, The Predator finally received a chance to make a name for himself in the squared circle. Ngannou took on the undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in a professional boxing match billed as &#8220;Battle of the Baddest&#8221; on October 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ngannou was able to knock down Fury in the third round, taking the fight all the way to the scorecards, in which the judges awarded Fury the victory in a controversial split decision (95â€“94, 96â€“93, 94â€“95). According to CompuBox, Fury outlanded Ngannou 71 to 59 in total punches, while Ngannou outlanded Fury 37 to 32 in power punches. Now, he takes on Anthony Joshua in the second match of his pro-boxing career. WATCH: Insane 20-Second Knockout by Francis Ngannou Stuns UFC 249 Francis Ngannouâ€™s Contract Though Francis Ngannou and the UFC went their separate ways in late 2022, the issues broke out a few years ago. So problems arose with The Predator facing his second career loss at the hands of Stipe Miocic in 2018. Reportedly, UFC boss Dana White was very unhappy with the outcome because the franchise considered him one of the biggest stars in the making. The reversal resulted in Francis Ngannou waiting nearly three years to receive the next shot at the UFC Heavyweight championship. But the problems persisted despite him becoming a champion as he was given marching orders to defend his titles in August of that year. Given the short time gap, Ngannou requested that the fight be postponed to September, and finally, the second title defense came about in January of 2022. Additionally, The Predator had raised concerns regarding fighter&#8217;s pay and providing other benefits such as health insurance. The two sides disagreed with his contract with the franchise ending by December 2022. Finally, the UFC passed over his one-year matching rights clause. It rendered Francis Ngannou a free agent as a result. After B.J. Penn in 2004, he became the second only champion to move out of the fight promotions company. Francis Ngannou&#8217;s Deal with the PFL On May 16, 2023, it was announced that Ngannou had signed a multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He will be competing in their pay-per-view &#8220;super fight&#8221; division, while still being free to compete in other sports such as boxing. Ngannou also negotiated on behalf of his opponents, guaranteeing them to be paid at least $2 million. He will also be a part of PFL&#8217;s global advisory board, meant to advocate for fighters&#8217; interests, and an equity owner and chairman of the upcoming PFL Africa league. On February 22, 2024, it was announced that Ngannou would make his MMA return sometime this year against Renan Ferreira, the Heavyweight PFL winner of the PFL vs. Bellator event on February 24, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Francis Ngannouâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Ngannou hasÂ endorsedÂ Gym King Fight Division, CBD Research Labs,Â Cryo Pain Relief, and The Fight Game. Francis Ngannou&#8217;s relationship with Mike Tyson It was early in August 2023 when news came that Francis Ngannou would team up with the youngest Heavyweight champion in boxing history, Mike Tyson, to prepare him for the big fight against Tyson Fury. According to the former UFC Heavyweight champion, who always idolized the former Heavyweight champion, the two were already in talks since they first met in the latter&#8217;s podcast, Hotboxin with Mike Tyson. About their partnership, Mike Tyson said, &#8220;It&#8217;s no secret I back Ngannou 100 percent in this face-off of champions. He has one hard punch, and when it lands, it&#8217;s game over. I am looking forward to working with Ngannou and supporting his transition from the Octagon to the boxing ring.&#8221; Even though Francis Ngannou doesn&#8217;t have any real-time boxing experience except for his match against Tyson Fury, during his tenure with UFC and 100% Fight earlier, he built a formidable reputation as one of the planet&#8217;s foremost punchers. Francis Ngannouâ€™s Career Stats and Records Age: 37 years HEIGHT:Â 6&#8242; 4&#8243; WEIGHT:Â 250 lbs. REACH:Â 83&#8243; STANCE:Â Orthodox DOB:Â Sep 05, 1986 In boxing, Ngannou&#8217;s record reads, one fight, one loss. In UFC, it reads 14 fights, 12 wins, and two defeats. Eleven of his 12 victories came via TKO/KO/Submission, and his only defeats came through decisions. Francis Ngannou: Fighting Style Francis is predominantly a striker. He is perhaps one of the best boxers in the heavyweight division. Recently, he has also incorporated leg kicks in his game. He can chase the finish and counter his opponents comfortably. It is noteworthy that Ngannou is the hardest puncher in the UFC. Francis Ngannou: Achievements The fighter holds a stellar record ofÂ 17-3-0 in his MMA career and 0-1 in his boxing career. Ngannou has won five Performance of the Night bonuses against Anthony Hamilton, Andrei Arlovski, Curtis Blaydes, and Junior dos Santos. Ngannou&#8217;s knockout against Alistair Overeem earnedÂ him the Knockout of the Year Award. Francis Ngannou&#8217;s car collection and other luxuries For a sports celebrity with a net worth of $5 million, Francis Ngannou must have an enviable collection of automobiles in his garage. However, according to the website 21 Motoring, the jewels of his garage include the following: Rolls Royce Phantom VII: With a price tag of around $450,000, this luxury model&#8217;s 6.75-liter V12 engine produces 453 horsepower. It can accelerate up to 149 miles per hour and covers zero to sixty miles per hour speed in 5.7 seconds. Rolls Royce Ghost: Another beauty from the luxury car makers, the car&#8217;s features include a 6.6-liter V12 engine generating 563 horsepower. While its top speed is around 155 miles per hour, it can go from zero to sixty miles per hour in 4.7 seconds. The market price of the Rolls Royce Ghost is stated to be around $300,000. Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG: A luxurious SUV from the German car makers comes with a 5.5-liter V8 engine producing 563 horsepower. Besides the seven-speed automatic transmission, the G63 AMG boasts a four-wheel drive. It can race from zero to sixty miles per hour in 5.3 seconds. The price of an AMG is said to be around $145,000. Francis Ngannouâ€™s Titles Francis Ngannou is a one-time UFC Heavyweight Champion. He remains one of the most influential Heavyweight fighters in MMA history. His accomplishments are well acknowledged, and as a result, he has been awarded multiple times across the board and platforms. Versus Alistair Overeem, December 2, 2017: The fight remains one of Francis Ngannou&#8217;s most recognized ones and, as a result, received the Knockout of the Year award as the following: Bleacher Report  ESPN  World MMA Awards  MMAjunkie.com  MMA Fighting / SB Nation  Pundit Arena  MMADNA.nl MMA Fighting / SB Nation gave him the 2017 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year award. Versus Stipe Miocic, March 27, 2021: The triumph over Stipe Micocic received the Knockout of the Month award from MMAjunkie.com He is the first UFC champion to have come from Cameroon.  With ten knockouts, Ngannou is second only to Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos in early stoppages in the history of the UFC&#8217;s Heavyweight division.?  With eleven overall stoppages, he stands alongside Andrei Arlovski, Gabriel Gonzaga, and Stefan Struve for the third-highest finishes in the UFC&#8217;s Heavyweight division.  Finally, with six Performance of the Night? bonuses, he shares the honor with Kevin Holland, Israel Adesanya, and Anthony Smith.  He holds the record for the hardest punch ever recorded. Francis Ngannouâ€™s Social Media Accounts Twitter,Â Facebook,Â Instagram Personal Information:  Nickname The Predator  Age 37  Born September 5, 1986  Place of Birth BatiÃ©, Cameroon  Nationality Cameroonian-French  Siblings 4  Ethnicity Cameroonian  Gym MMA Factory Paris, UFC Performance Institute, Xtreme Couture  Height 6&#8242; 4&#8243; (193 cm)  Weight/ Division 261.5 lbs (heavyweight)  Reach 83&#8243;  Relationship/Marital Status NA  Children 0  Record UFC: 17-3-0, 0NC Boxing: 0-1  Active Win Streak 4  Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO) 17 (11 T/KOs &amp; 4 Submissions)  Estimated Net Worth $15 million  Endorsements Gym King Fight Division, CBD Research Labs, Cryo Pain Relief, The Fight Game

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Stipe Miocic: Net Worth 2024, Wife, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center">Who is Stipe Miocic?</h3>
<strong>Stipe Miocic</strong> is the most successful heavyweight in UFC history with four title defenses across two reigns. His records at the heaviest weight class have earned him the UFC heavyweight GOAT status among many. When Miocic is not fighting some of the scariest fighters in MMA, he saves lives as a fireman in Cleveland. As of November 2024, he sits at #8 in the UFC men's heavyweight rankings.
<h3 style="text-align: center">Stipe Miocic’s early life</h3>
The two-time UFC heavyweight champion was born on August 19, 1982 in Independence, Ohio, USA. He was born and raised in Euclid Ohio and his parents are Croatian. His parents divorced when he was a toddler and his mother Kathy raised him while his father Bojan moved to Austria. <em>“I was a mama’s boy. </em><em>She’s awesome, a great lady”</em> - he told UFC.com. In fact, he had not seen their homeland until 2015, when he went there to train with Croatian UFC legend Mirko Cro Cop.

[caption id="attachment_3356231" align="aligncenter" width="3961"]<img class="size-full wp-image-3356231" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1018458783h.jpg" alt="" width="3961" height="2866" /> MMA: UFC 241-Weigh Ins, Aug 16, 2019 Anaheim, CA, USA Stipe Miocic during weigh ins for UFC 241 at Anaheim Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports, 16.08.2019 14:31:54, 13218374, Stipe Miocic, Anaheim Convention Center, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 13218374[/caption]

In 2019, after he reclaimed the heavyweight title from Daniel Cormier, Miocic revealed his father had beaten cancer. <em>“I’m so happy for you, dad. I got this belt, this is for you OK... </em><em>My dad just got cleared of cancer, by the way, today. How awesome is that, right? He acted like it was no big thing. He’s like, ‘Oh I’m clear’.”</em>
<h3 style="text-align: center">Stipe Miocic’s wife and kids</h3>
On June 18, 2016, Stipe Miocic married his longtime girlfriend Ryan Marie Carney. They welcomed their first child, daughter Meelah Grace, in 2018, two weeks after Miocic's first fight against Daniel Cormier at UFC 226. Ahead of his rematch against Francis Ngannou at UFC 260, the couple revealed they were expecting their second. On August 28, 2021, they welcomed their son Mateo Cruz.

Miocic's wife is a nurse by profession. She has also reportedly worked as a hairstylist and a cosmetology instructor before taking on nursing training. The couple started dating seven years after they first met because they were both in other relationships. They went public in 2013 and got married in 2016 at the Divine Word Catholic Church, Ohio.
<h3 style="text-align: center">Stipe Miocic’s net worth 2024</h3>
Stipe Miocic has a reported net worth of about $4 -$10 million. He has earned Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses in the UFC. After becoming the heavyweight champion in 2016, his paychecks are likely to have been seven-digit figures, considering base pay, win bonuses, and PPV shares. He earned a reported $750K for the first Daniel Cormier fight and just above a million dollars in the trilogy match at UFC 252, which is also his biggest paycheck to date. This figure is tied with his earnings for the Francis Ngannou rematch at UFC 260. According to MMA Salaries, he has earned around $8,127,000 fro his MMA fights.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Stipe Miocic’s career timeline</span></h3>
As an amateur, Stipe Miocic amassed a 5-0 record before turning pro in 2010. He went 6-0 fighting in the North American Allied Fight Series(5) and the South Korean promotion Moosin(1). On October 8, 2011, he made his UFC debut against Joey Beltran. He went 3-0 in the UFC before his maiden loss against Stefan Struve in September 2012.

He would put together another 3-fight winning run, including a win over Roy Nelson, before losing a decision to Junior Dos Santos in December 2014. And after that, Miocic went on his legendary run of, winning six on the trot, including a title bout and successful defenses.

After first-round KO wins over Mark Hunt and Andrei Arlovski, Miocic fought the former champion, <strong>Fabricio Werdum</strong>, in UFC 198 in Brazil for the heavyweight title where he shocked the world by knocking 'Vai Cavalo' out in the first round. The firefighter from Cleveland would then defend his title against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alistair-overeem/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alistair Overeem</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/francis-ngannou/">Francis Ngannou</a>, and Junior Dos Santos and write his name in the history books for most consecutive title defenses in the heavyweight division. Of these six opponents since the loss to Dos Santos the first time around, only Francis Ngannou went to a decision; the rest were all done in one by 'Stone Cold.'

Miocic lost his title to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniel-cormier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daniel Cormier</a> in UFC 226. However, he knocked out Cormier in the rematch to regain his title in UFC 241. Subsequently, he defended his title almost a year later at UFC 252 in a trilogy bout.

[caption id="attachment_432034" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-432034 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-908153434-1.jpg" alt="Stipe Miocic jabs Francis Ngannou" width="1920" height="1348" /> BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Stipe Miocic punches Francis Ngannou of Cameroon in their heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 220 event at TD Garden on January 20, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

On March 27, 2021, at UFC 260, he dropped the title to Francis Ngannou after a KO loss in their rematch from 2018. He holds a record of 14-4 in his UFC career.
<h3 style="text-align: center">Stipe Miocic’s partnerships and endorsements</h3>
According to sources, Stipe Miocic has partnerships with Reebok, Modelo, and Cub Cadet.
<h3 style="text-align: center">Stipe Miocic’s career stats and record</h3>
Stipe Miocic has a 20-4 professional MMA record. He holds 14 wins and 3 losses via KO/TKO, 1 submission win and 5 decision wins. He has 53% striking accuracy and 345 takedown accuracy. He also boasts a 55% striking defense and a 68% takedown defense, with 4.82 strikes landed per minute against 3.82 absorbed. He also averages a fight time of 11:11. He has landed 970 out of an attempted 1,821 significant strikes, and 24 of 73 attempted takedowns in the UFC.

Miocic is one of the most well-rounded fighters in UFC heavyweight history. He fights in a boxing stance, which makes him vulnerable to leg kicks. He is considered one of the most dangerous fighters inside the octagon and is a knockout master in the game.
<h3 style="text-align: center">Stipe Miocic’s major achievements and awards</h3>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most finishes in UFC heavyweight title fights (4)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most knockouts in UFC heavyweight title fights (4)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most head strikes landed in a fight (330</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Junkie 2019 Comeback Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Greater Cleveland Sports Awards Professional Athlete of the Year (2019)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">International Sports Hall of Fame (class of 2022)</span></li>
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<h3 style="text-align: center">Stipe Miocic’s titles</h3>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Heavyweight Championship (Two times)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Four successful title defenses overall</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NAAFS Heavyweight Champion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight Matrix Two-time MMA Heavyweight Lineal Champion</span></li>
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<h3 style="text-align: center"> Stipe Miocic’s social media accounts</h3>
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<td style="width: 13.0336%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 52.2442%;height: 56px">https://www.instagram.com/stipemiocic/?hl=enTwitter/X</td>
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<td style="width: 13.0336%;height: 49px">Twitter</td>
<td style="width: 52.2442%;height: 49px">https://twitter.com/stipemiocic?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor</td>
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<td style="width: 13.0336%;height: 52px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 52.2442%;height: 52px">https://www.facebook.com/OfficialStipeMiocic/</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 29px"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">Stjepan Miocic</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">Stipe Miocic</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">August 19, 1982</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">Euclid, Ohio</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">42</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">6 feet 4 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">245 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">Bojan Miocic and Kathy Miocic</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">USA</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">Croatian</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">~$10 million</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">~$500K</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">Ryan Marie Carney</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">Meelah Grace and Mateo Cruz</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
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<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">Strong Style Fight Team</td>
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<td style="width: 36.9779%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 290.66%;height: 56px">UFC, NAAFS, and Fight Matrix Heavyweight titles</td>
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