Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic — Fight recap

Stipe Miocic reclaimed the heavyweight title with a fourth-round TKO of Daniel Cormier on August 17, 2019, stopping the champion at 4:09 after referee Herb Dean halted the action. Despite landing 181 significant strikes at 68% accuracy compared to Miocic's 123 at 53%, Cormier couldn't overcome a devastating body shot attack and a crucial knockdown that shifted momentum decisively.

Miocic's precision on the canvas proved decisive—he landed 27 of 30 body strikes while controlling the fight's tempo, limiting Cormier's control time to just over three minutes. Cormier's wrestling proved ineffective, converting only one of three takedown attempts, leaving him vulnerable to Miocic's striking combinations in the championship rounds.

The loss marked a significant turning point in the heavyweight division, establishing Miocic as the dominant force at 265 pounds and raising immediate questions about Cormier's future at heavyweight.