Expected to make his return at UFC 309 later this year, former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic has hit out at apparent critics of his – including interim gold holder, Tom Aspinall, denying he is holding up the division, and urging them to “stop crying”.
Miocic, who currently holds the number number six ranked heavyweight rank, has been sidelined for over three years, most recently featuring in a title fight rematch against promotional alum, Francis Ngannou.
And dropping his second championship belt to the Cameroonian knockout artist, Miocic was felled in the second round of their rematch with a thunderous knockout stoppage.