Willing to regain his belt, Stipe Miocic aims for a trilogy against Francis Ngannou in the heavyweight division

S. Miocic is trying to regain the heavyweight division title (up to 120,2kg). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Stipe Miocic wants to turn his career around. After being knocked out by Francis Ngannou and lose the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2kg.) in UFC 260, the former champion revealed that he still dreams of regaining the title and hopes that Ultimate will grant a trilogy against the French-Cameroonian in the future.

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“I want the rematch. I want the title back. He (Ngannou) took something that was mine and it drives me crazy every day. I'm always excited to bounce back after a loss. I hate losing. I'm very competitive,” said Miocic in an interview with 'Submission Radio'.

Despite highlighting his desire to reunite with Ngannou in the Ultimate Octagon, Miocic says he can face Derrick Lewis, if the North American wins the division title. For Stipe, the important thing is to put on the organization's 'belt' again.

“Honestly, I don't care who it is. I would love to fight Francis again in the trilogy and have a second victory against him. But yeah, I don't care who it is. I'm not preferring anyone. Still, if I had the choice, I would like to fight Ngannou again. Just because he beat me last time and took the belt”, concluded the fighter.

Considered by many as one of the greatest heavyweights in history, Stipe Miocic He has a record of 20 wins and four losses in his career. The North American also has two records – most title defenses (four) and fighter who has won the most title fights (six).