Miocic, an Eastlake North graduate, has been the UFC Heavyweight Champion since May 14, 2016. He’s successfully defended his belt twice already, and if he defeats Ngannou, will break the record for title defenses.
Unwilling or unable to splash down for the pay-per-view at home?
Here are some places where you can watch the fight in the Cleveland area:
The Clevelander Bar & Grill at 834 Huron Rd.
Buffalo Wild Wings at 724 Prospect Ave.
Harry Buffalo at 2120 East Fourth St.
Tomo Sushi and Hibachi Restaurant at 1293 West Ninth St.
TownHall at 1909 West 25th St.
Dinas Pizza & Pub at 5701 Memphis Ave.
Harry Buffalo at 18605 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
This article appears in Jan 17-23, 2018.


Don’t arrive late for the bash — because Stipe and Ngannou have TNT in their fists. It could be the UFC version of Hagler-Hearns.