The UFC announced that heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will defend his belt against Stipe Miocic at UFC 241 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on Sat., Aug. 17.
Cormier beat Miocic via first-round knockout at UFC 226 on July 7, 2018 to earn the heavyweight title. He has made one successful title defense against Derrick Lewis, winning via second-round submission at UFC 230.
The 40-year-old champion has a lifetime 22-1 record with one no-contest. He was the UFC's heavyweight and light heavyweight champ at one point but relinquished the latter belt.
Miocic, a former UFC heavyweight champion, sports an 18-3 career mark.