There have been countless iconic farewells over the years, from Kobe Bryant’s legendary speech to Anthony Johnson’s emotional retirement—moments that left fans in tears. Speaking of retirements, UFC heavyweight legend Stipe Miocic called it quits last week. But now, with the UFC taking a full week to pay tribute, the MMA Guru didn’t hold back, slamming them for the delay.
Every athlete gives their all to make a name for themselves, and after solidifying their legacy as a legend of the game, they expect nothing less than respect from the community when they decide to walk away from the sport. Similarly, it was no surprise that Miocic would hang up his gloves at 42, considering his inactivity and the fact that he had nothing left to prove.
The UFC usually pays tribute to its legends on the same day they retire, but when Stipe Miocic announced his retirement, they failed to deliver. It wasn’t until UFC Macau that Dana White’s promotion finally honored him with a video tribute. MMA Guru didn’t hold back, slamming the UFC for what he called “nasty work.”
He pointed out that they knew Miocic was retiring at UFC 309 but still did nothing for him. Meanwhile, Carla Esparza received a full video tribute, and Joe Rogan even got emotional during her speech, which Guru mocked by calling him a “hormone-imbalanced gnome.”
A week late Stipe Miocic retirement tribute is nasty work by the UFC at #UFCMacau
— THE MMA GURU (@THATBOYMMAGURU) November 23, 2024
You knew he was retiring at UFC 309, yet did nothing for him, Esparza got a movie made for her send off and Rogan even cried during her speech the little hormone imbalanced gnome.
Stipe Miocic Shared Heartfelt Post After Retirement
After his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 309 and announcing his retirement, Miocic took to Instagram to reflect on his journey. He expressed gratitude for the support he received throughout his career, highlighting how far he had come—from fighting in local venues to headlining a sold-out Madison Square Garden.
Despite the loss, Miocic acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the sport and found pride in simply having the opportunity to compete at the highest level. He dedicated his career to the fans, especially those from Croatia and Cleveland, emphasizing how much their support meant to him in every fight.
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Indeed, it will take a long time for the UFC to fill Stipe Miocic’s shoes, as he has truly cemented his legacy as one of the sport’s legends. Now, it will be interesting to see what path he takes next in life after retirement.
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