Pat Miletich

PAT MILETICH

"The Croatian Sensation"

8-280% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
USA

Nationality

United States

Birth

09/03/1968 (58)

Birthplace

Davenport

United States

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

177.8 cm (5'10")

Biography

Pat Miletich is a pioneering mixed martial artist and the founder of the renowned Miletich Fighting Systems, which has produced numerous world champions. He became the first-ever UFC Welterweight Champion after winning the tournament at UFC 16 and successfully defending his title multiple times. Beyond his competitive career, he has been a prominent coach, trainer for law enforcement and military groups, and a color commentator for various MMA promotions.

WIN BREAKDOWN

10 total fights · 25% KO rate

KO/TKO2 (25%)
Submission3 (38%)
Decision3 (38%)

Fight history (10)

1 / 2
Loss
vs Matt LindlandTKO (punches) (R1)UFC 36: Worlds Collide — 22/03/2002
Win
vs Shonie CarterKO (head kick) (R2)UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands — 29/06/2001
Loss
vs Carlos NewtonSubmission (bulldog choke) (R3)UFC 31: Locked and Loaded — 04/05/2001
Win
vs Kenichi YamamotoSubmission (guillotine choke) (R2)UFC 29: Defense of the Belts — 16/12/2000
Win
vs John AlessioSubmission (Armbar) (R2)UFC 26 — 09/06/2000

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