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Axios
6 days ago
- Sport
- Axios
Where Stipe Miocic ranks among greatest MMA fighters of all time
Five years ago this week, Stipe Miocic cemented himself as one of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts history. Flashback: The Northeast Ohio native defeated fellow all-time great Daniel Cormier in a trilogy fight at UFC 252 on Aug. 15, 2020. In doing so, Miocic broke the record for the most UFC Heavyweight Championship defenses at four. Between the lines: Miocic would go on to lose the final two fights of his career before retiring in 2024. However, by then, his legacy was secure. In honor of the anniversary of Miocic's final win, we look at where he stands among the top 10 male mixed martial artists of all time. Troy's top 10: Georges St-Pierre Jon Jones Demetrious Johnson Anderson Silva Fedor Emelianenko Khabib Nurmagomedov José Aldo Stipe Miocic Daniel Cormier Alexander Volkanovski
Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
UFC Fan-Favorite Eyes WWE Run Amid Talks With Triple H
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. UFC star Michael Chandler has openly discussed a potential move to WWE. The lightweight contender revealed he has spoken with WWE executive Triple H. The crossover between UFC and WWE has seen several top stars find success in both worlds. Chandler appears ready to be the next name on that list. Michael Chandler Reveals Talks With Triple H In a recent interview with The Schmo, Chandler confirmed his interest in professional wrestling. He stated that he has been in direct contact with WWE about a contract. "So, I was talking to WWE or talking to Triple H about my WWE contract," Chandler said. "So, we're trying to make that happen." Chandler noted that Triple H is aware of his passion for WWE. He also said WWE sees his value as an entertainer. "He knows I'm a fan of WWE," Chandler stated. "He's obviously a fan of what I bring to the table from an entertainment standpoint, what I can do on the microphone." US business executive and former pro-wrestler Paul Levesque aka Triple H, attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025. US business executive and former pro-wrestler Paul Levesque aka Triple H, attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025. Michael Tran / AFP/Getty Images More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation A Clear Vision For Michael Chandler's WWE Debut Chandler has a clear idea of how he would debut in WWE. He plans to make a chaotic and immediate impact. "I would go in there and absolutely f--- everybody up," he said. "I'd wreck shop and probably turn the entire organization on its head." He also has his character's motivation figured out. He expects to be a heel who is favored by management. "Everybody would hate me because Triple H is going to love me—just like the UFC," Chandler explained. When asked about a dream opponent, Chandler named a specific WWE legend. He believes a match with Rey Mysterio would be entertaining. "Rey Mysterio Jr. would be freaking fun," he said. The crossover between UFC and WWE began in the 1990s, with fighters like Dan Severn and Ken Shamrock bringing a new level of legitimacy to the Attitude Era. Shamrock became a major star, winning the Intercontinental Title and the 1998 King of the Ring tournament. The most successful two-way star is Brock Lesnar, who followed his initial WWE run by winning the UFC Heavyweight Championship. He later returned to WWE as an even bigger attraction, becoming a multi-time world champion. In the women's division, UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey had a landmark run, holding the Raw Women's Championship and co-headlining the first all-female WrestleMania main event. Her success paved the way for other MMA standouts like Shayna Baszler. More recently, stars like Cain Velasquez and Daniel Cormier have also made special appearances, continuing the trend of blending the two worlds. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
