Biography(references)Miletich, the youngest of five children, was born in Davenport, Iowa, to second generation Croatian immigrant parents. Miletich also played high school football in Bettendorf Bulldogs and was an All-State nose guard in his senior year. Although Miletich originally planned to pursue football after graduating high school, he eventually chose to wrestle in junior college. Miletich has stated in past interviews that he actually began fighting to help pay her bills.
Fighter Trivia(references)Miletich is married and has three daughters. Miletich was arrested on June 29, 2020, in Moline, Illinois and was charged with DUI. This was Miletich's second DUI arrest, his first coming in September 2018, a charge to which he pleaded guilty in March 2019.
Awards & Accolades
UFC: UFC Hall of Fame
UFC: UFC Welterweight Championship (One time, first). Four successful title defenses
UFC: Four successful title defenses
UFC: UFC 16 Welterweight Tournament Winner
UFC: Four successful title defenses
Sherdog: Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame
George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame: George Tragos Award (2011)
Resurrection Fighting Alliance & AXS TV: Lifetime Achievement Award
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