Stipe Miocic Beats Daniel Cormier Via Decision to Retain Title at UFC 252

Stipe Miocic successfully defended his UFC heavyweight championship with a unanimous decision win over Daniel Cormier to close out their trilogy in the main event of UFC 252.

The reigning champion fended off DC for his second consecutive win over his rival with a steady diet of boxing in a closely contested five round fight.

Miocic's win should cement his status as the best heavyweight in UFC history. Not only does Miocic hold the record for most consecutive title defenses from his first reign, but he also has now exacted revenge on the man who took his title away.

Cormier is the only fighter to beat Miocic over the last five years. In that span, the Ohio native has also defeated Junior dos…