Fighter Miocich defended the UFC title, his opponent announced his career end

The American mixed style fighter (MMA) Stepa Miocich defeated his compatriot Daniel Cormier and defended the UFC championship belt in heavyweight.

The fight was headed by the UFC 252 tournament, which took place in Las Vegas. After five rounds, the judges were recognized as the strongest 37 -year -old Miocich - 49:46, 49:46, 48:47.

Opponents held a full -time battle for the third time, earlier everyone won by victory. The asset of Miocich now has 20 fights won, he lost in three more.

Cormier suffered a third defeat in MMA, 22 victories were left in his track record, one American fight was recognized as failed. After the defeat, the 41-year-old Daniel decided to end his career.

“I am not interested in fights for nothing but titles,” said Cormier. “I don’t think that in the future I will have a title fight. It was a long way, it was great. I just fought in my last battle for the title.”

Cormier began his career as a free -style fighter, in the US national team took part in the Olympic Games and World Championships. At the 2004 Games in Athens, he lost in a duel for third place in the weight category up to 96 kg, in 2007 he became a bronze medalist of the World Cup in Baku. The American owned two UFC champion belts - in a half -life and heavy scales.