Retired Heavyweight GOAT Stipe Miocic Officially Removed From UFC Roster

There's a saying in combat sports that an athlete is never truly retired, but this might be the case for two-time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.

Miocic returned from a near-four year layoff to fight for the title once again against Jon Jones at UFC 309. The 42-year-old firefighter was soundly outstruck, out grappled, and finished inside the distance, and went on to retire in his post-fight speech, remarking, "I'm done. Thank God."

Now, the UFC Roster Tracker account has updated fans that Miocic has been officially removed from the UFC roster, so his retirement is set in stone, unless he re-signs with the promotion.

❌ Fighter removed: Stipe Miocic
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) December 4, 2024

Miocic concludes his professional MMA career with a record of 20-5, 14-5 in the UFC. He won the heavyweight championship twice, defending it four times in all and holding the record for consecutive defenses with three. Reflect over some of Miocic's legendary wins.

Phil De Fries; Reigning KSW heavyweight champ with 11 defenses
Andre Arlovski; Former UFC HW Champ
Fabricio Werdum; Former UFC HW Champ
Alistair Overeem; Former DREAM, Strikeforce, K-1 Champ
Junior Dos Santos; Former UFC HW Champ
Francis Ngannou; Future HW Champ, PFL Super Fights Champ
Daniel Cormier; Former Strikeforce, UFC HW Champ

Honorable mentions:

Roy Nelson
Mark Hunt
Gabriel Gonzaga
Fabio Maldonado

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