Stipe Miocic, born on August 19, 1982, in Euclid, Ohio, is a heavyweight fighter commonly regarded as one of the best to fight within the division in the UFC. Standing 6'4" with an 80" reach, Miocic has an impressive record as a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, noted for his elite-level boxing, having a strong wrestling base. Equipped with great knockout power, Miocic has won 15 out of his 20 victories via knockout.
He made his debut in the UFC in 2011. Miocic beat Fabricio Werdum via KO at UFC 198 to clinch the heavyweight title, which he would later go on to defend three consecutive times, a record in the UFC heavyweight division. His notable wins include knockouts over MMA legends like Alistair Overeem, Daniel Cormier, and Junior dos Santos. Miocic hasn’t fought in over three years after his devastating knockout loss against Francis Ngannou in their rematch at UFC 260. However, the 42-year-old veteran heavyweight is now gearing up to square off against Jon “Bones” Jones at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024. This fight also presents Miocic an opportunity to become a three-time UFC heavyweight champion. The bout also offers Miocic the chance to become a historic three-time UFC heavyweight champion.
Stipe Miocic Tattoos
Stipe Miocic has a lot of tattoos spread throughout his body. Let’s take a deeper look at some of his iconic tattoos.
Chinese Back Tattoo
Miocic has a Chinese scripture that translates to “spirit of the white horse” tattooed on his back.
Croatian Coat Of Arms Tattoo
Stipe Miocic has a tattoo of the Croatian coat of arms on the upper side of his right foot, symbolizing his pride in his Croatian heritage. The tattoo mirrors the official emblem of Croatia, which features a main shield with red and white checkered fields and a crown-like structure of five smaller shields. While the original emblem is in color, Miocic opted for a black-and-white rendition.
He got this tattoo on January 16, 2016, done by Ajmoo Harvatska, as a tribute to his ancestry.
The Family Crest Tattoo
On August 14, 2015, Stipe Miocic shared a new tattoo on Facebook, calling it “My Family Crest.” Located on the back of his right leg, the tattoo is a complex design featuring a shield adorned with a dragon crest and additional dragon details.
Arm Tattoo
Stipe Miocic has a sophisticated arm tattoo that comprises the Croatian Coat of Arms and the flag of the United States. This tattoo also signifies Miocic's Croatian roots.
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FAQs on Stipe Miocic's Tattoos
A. Stipe Miocic has 4 visible tattoos spread across his body.
A. Stipe Miocic's back tattoo is a Chinese phrase that translates to "spirit of the white horse".
A. Stipe Miocic is 42 years old as of November 2024.
A. Stipe Miocic is American but is of Croatian descent.