Retired heavyweight Stipe Miocic told talkSPORT a comeback is possible if the UFC pays a lot more money, saying he would fight anyone.
From 4 reports by 4 outletsWhat we know
- Miocic told talkSPORT that 'a lot more money' could bring him out of retirement and that he would fight anyone.
- No Miocic return fight has been announced.
- Miocic's last fight was a third-round stoppage loss to Jon Jones in the UFC 309 main event.
Stipe Miocic has not ruled out a return to the Octagon, provided the money is right. Asked by talkSPORT whether anything could bring him out of retirement, the former two-time heavyweight champion answered: "Yeah, a lot more money."
Miocic said there is always a chance and added "never say never." He said he has never cared who he fought, so he has no dream fight, but would definitely do it for a lot of money.
His last appearance was the UFC 309 main event, where Jon Jones stopped him in round three. His last win came in 2020 over Daniel Cormier. No fight has been announced.
Miocic said there is always a chance and added "never say never." He said he has never cared who he fought, so he has no dream fight, but would definitely do it for a lot of money.
His last appearance was the UFC 309 main event, where Jon Jones stopped him in round three. His last win came in 2020 over Daniel Cormier. No fight has been announced.
- Summary
- Retired heavyweight Stipe Miocic told talkSPORT a comeback is possible if the UFC pays a lot more money, saying he would fight anyone.
- Key points (one per line)
- Miocic told talkSPORT 'never say never' on leaving retirement.
He says big money is what it would take and he has no dream fight.
His last fight was a third-round loss to Jon Jones at UFC 309.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Bloody Elbow | https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/31/stipe-miocic-makes-surprise-id-fight-anyone-claim-as-he-reveals-what-will-end-his-ufc-retirement/
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/stipe-miocic-wont-rule-out-a-ufc-return-and-hes-attached-one-condition-to-it
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/f7b302ca-7996-4c44-8600-0c6a0fc32310/stipe-miocic-would-end-retirement-for-a-lot-more-money-and-fight-anyone
Fight Site Croatia | https://www.jutarnji.hr/sportske/fightsite/ufc/najbolji-teskas-svih-vremena-ponovno-u-kavezu-stipe-miocic-iznenadio-porukom-za-celnike-ufc-a-15761139
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