Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is finally getting a chance to reclaim gold. The plan since last July seemed to be for former champion Brock Lesnar to challenge Daniel Cormier for the title. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reported tonight that Lesnar has decided to retire. A few hours later, Okamoto broke news that the rematch between Miocic and Cormier would be taking place.
Successful Holdout for Miocic
When Stipe Miocic lost his belt last July at UFC 226, he immediately expressed that he would like a rematch.