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Stipe Miocic-Daniel Cormier II, Dana White’s Contender Series Returns

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07: Daniel Cormier addresses the crowd after winning his heavyweight championship fight against Stipe Miocic at T-Mobile Arena on July 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cormier won by first round knockout. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

We are closing in on one of the biggest heavyweight bouts in recent years in the UFC as Stipe Miocic meets Daniel Cormier for a third time.

The two collide at UFC 252 next Saturday night live on pay-per-view from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The bout serves as a chance for the other to cement his standing in the division. Cormier won the first encounter while Miocic claimed the rematch. 

Each time they have met, the title has changed hands.

Also, Dana White’s Contender Series returned this past Tuesday night. Check out White announcing contract winners and full results below.

UFC 252 Free Fight: Stipe Miocic Vs. Daniel Cormier 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHYfGoSRguk

The second fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier went down at UFC 241 last August in Anaheim where Miocic evened the score and took back his UFC heavyweight title.

Their rubber match trilogy fight takes place on Saturday, August 15.

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Jordan Leavitt def. Jose Flores via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:15 of Round 1

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