Undefeated NAAFS heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic (6-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is taking his talents to the UFC.
The Ohio-based MMA promotion recently announced the signing, though UFC officials haven't made a formal announcement.
Miocic, a former NCAA Division I national wrestling qualifier, went 5-0 as an amateur and owns a 6-0 professional record. All of his victories have come via stoppage.
According to the release, Miocic's first UFC fight and opponent will be announced shortly.
Perhaps not coincidentally, the UFC long has considered hosting a show in northern Ohio. The 28-year-old Miocic fights out of the Cleveland area, which continually draws solid TV ratings for UFC broadcasts.
Miocic, a Golden Gloves champion and former collegiate baseball player, recently submitted Bobby Brents at a June NAAFS event to win the title. His previous five pro victories came via knockout.
"My goal has been to become a UFC champion," Miocic stated. "I am grateful to Joe Silva and Dana White for the opportunity to live my dream. I am anxious and ready to begin my UFC career and to show the UFC and fans around the world what I'm all about."
Miocic currently trains with Strong Style Fight Team in Independence, Ohio, with notables such as Forrest Petz, Brian Rogers and Chris Lozano.
The Ohio-based MMA promotion recently announced the signing, though UFC officials haven't made a formal announcement.
Miocic, a former NCAA Division I national wrestling qualifier, went 5-0 as an amateur and owns a 6-0 professional record. All of his victories have come via stoppage.
According to the release, Miocic's first UFC fight and opponent will be announced shortly.
Perhaps not coincidentally, the UFC long has considered hosting a show in northern Ohio. The 28-year-old Miocic fights out of the Cleveland area, which continually draws solid TV ratings for UFC broadcasts.
Miocic, a Golden Gloves champion and former collegiate baseball player, recently submitted Bobby Brents at a June NAAFS event to win the title. His previous five pro victories came via knockout.
"My goal has been to become a UFC champion," Miocic stated. "I am grateful to Joe Silva and Dana White for the opportunity to live my dream. I am anxious and ready to begin my UFC career and to show the UFC and fans around the world what I'm all about."
Miocic currently trains with Strong Style Fight Team in Independence, Ohio, with notables such as Forrest Petz, Brian Rogers and Chris Lozano.
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