Stipe Miocic wasn’t on the shortlist of candidates for the UFC’s heavyweight interim title fight. And it’s safe to say that this didn’t sit well with the two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion.

Speaking with ESPN on the subject, Miocic admitted that he was bothered by the snub even though he might have said no to the offer. 

“It does bother me, because I just wish they would have at least came to me,” Miocic told the media outlet on Wednesday. “Even if I wasn’t able do it, I would have just loved to be given the opportunity. I think I deserved it.”

Miocic’s most recent stint as UFC Heavyweight Champion ended in March when he was defeated by Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 via KO in the second round. Many believed that the 39-year-old American would get a shot to win the title back soon, but UFC had other plans.

The promotion selected Derrick Lewis as Ngannou’s next opponent and scheduled the bout between the two on August 7th at UFC 265. After Ngannou decided to skip the challenge for unknown reasons, UFC created an interim title fight between Lewis and Ciryl Gane.

Gane ended up getting the win with a TKO in the third round and is next in line to face Ngannou for an opportunity to be an undisputed heavyweight champion.

But this won’t discourage Miocic from pleading his case to UFC President Dana White and attempting to get a shot for the third title. 

“I just have to sit down and have a conversation with him [White],” Miocic shared with ESPN. “And everything will fall into place.”

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It’s now official. Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier will face each other on August 15th to complete one of the most anticipated UFC trilogies in recent years.

UFC president Dana White confirmed the news on Tuesday.

“I don’t have a location yet, but the trilogy with those two great heavyweights will happen this summer,” said White.

In the first fight between the two UFC legends, which took place on July 7, 2018, Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic in the first round and took the UFC Heavyweight Champion belt. Rematch took place on August 17, 2019, and Miocic managed to avenge his loss, winning with a technical knockout in the fourth round and reclaiming the belt.

The third fight against Miocic will probably be the last in UFC for Cormier, as the 41-year-old martial artist previously said that he will retire if he manages to complete this trilogy.

“This one is for all the marbles,” Cormier wrote on Twitter after learning about the news. “1-1, both knockouts but great fights, I can’t wait to fight this dude again!! Now it’s time to work as hard as I ever trained.”

Miocic is currently recovering from an eye injury he got in his previous fight against Cormier. However, it is expected that he will recover in full by August.

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We will be getting a Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier trilogy soon. According to UFC president Dana White, current Miocic and Cormier are set to face in the UFC Heavyweight title fight for the second consecutive time and third time overall.

The two first met in UFC 226 in July of 2018, when Cormier managed to take the UFC heavyweight champion title from Miocic. Then Cormier successfully defended the title against Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 in November, before Miocic took it back at UFC 241 on August 18, 2019.

There were rumors that Francis Ngannou might be in the mix for the shot to face Miocic in UFC Heavyweight title fight, but it seems like White will side with the fans who want to see him fight Cormier once again.

“Stipe is recovering from that fight. He’s got some bumps and bangs from that fight, and yeah, we’re gonna do that trilogy,” – said White in an interview with Barstool Sports. “Yes, (Miocic vs. Cormier 3 is next).”

You can watch White’s entire interview, in which he talks Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier and discusses Conor McGregor return to UFC and much more, below.

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Stipe Miocic wasn’t on the shortlist of candidates for the UFC’s heavyweight interim title fight. And it’s safe to say that this didn’t sit well with the two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion.

Speaking with ESPN on the subject, Miocic admitted that he was bothered by the snub even though he might have said no to the offer. 

“It does bother me, because I just wish they would have at least came to me,” Miocic told the media outlet on Wednesday. “Even if I wasn’t able do it, I would have just loved to be given the opportunity. I think I deserved it.”

Miocic’s most recent stint as UFC Heavyweight Champion ended in March when he was defeated by Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 via KO in the second round. Many believed that the 39-year-old American would get a shot to win the title back soon, but UFC had other plans.

The promotion selected Derrick Lewis as Ngannou’s next opponent and scheduled the bout between the two on August 7th at UFC 265. After Ngannou decided to skip the challenge for unknown reasons, UFC created an interim title fight between Lewis and Ciryl Gane.

Gane ended up getting the win with a TKO in the third round and is next in line to face Ngannou for an opportunity to be an undisputed heavyweight champion.

But this won’t discourage Miocic from pleading his case to UFC President Dana White and attempting to get a shot for the third title. 

“I just have to sit down and have a conversation with him [White],” Miocic shared with ESPN. “And everything will fall into place.”

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It’s now official. Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier will face each other on August 15th to complete one of the most anticipated UFC trilogies in recent years.

UFC president Dana White confirmed the news on Tuesday.

“I don’t have a location yet, but the trilogy with those two great heavyweights will happen this summer,” said White.

In the first fight between the two UFC legends, which took place on July 7, 2018, Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic in the first round and took the UFC Heavyweight Champion belt. Rematch took place on August 17, 2019, and Miocic managed to avenge his loss, winning with a technical knockout in the fourth round and reclaiming the belt.

The third fight against Miocic will probably be the last in UFC for Cormier, as the 41-year-old martial artist previously said that he will retire if he manages to complete this trilogy.

“This one is for all the marbles,” Cormier wrote on Twitter after learning about the news. “1-1, both knockouts but great fights, I can’t wait to fight this dude again!! Now it’s time to work as hard as I ever trained.”

Miocic is currently recovering from an eye injury he got in his previous fight against Cormier. However, it is expected that he will recover in full by August.

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We will be getting a Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier trilogy soon. According to UFC president Dana White, current Miocic and Cormier are set to face in the UFC Heavyweight title fight for the second consecutive time and third time overall.

The two first met in UFC 226 in July of 2018, when Cormier managed to take the UFC heavyweight champion title from Miocic. Then Cormier successfully defended the title against Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 in November, before Miocic took it back at UFC 241 on August 18, 2019.

There were rumors that Francis Ngannou might be in the mix for the shot to face Miocic in UFC Heavyweight title fight, but it seems like White will side with the fans who want to see him fight Cormier once again.

“Stipe is recovering from that fight. He’s got some bumps and bangs from that fight, and yeah, we’re gonna do that trilogy,” – said White in an interview with Barstool Sports. “Yes, (Miocic vs. Cormier 3 is next).”

You can watch White’s entire interview, in which he talks Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier and discusses Conor McGregor return to UFC and much more, below.

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