Stipe Miocic on coach Marcus Marinelli presenting him with title instead of Dana White: ‘He respects me’

Following his win over Francis Ngannou in the main event of UFC 220 Saturday night, Stipe Miocic took his title from Dana White and handed it to his head coach Marcus Marinelli, who then wrapped the championship belt around Miocic’s waist.
Usually, it’s the UFC president who wraps the belt around the waist of the champion following a win in a title fight.Speaking after breaking the record for heavyweight title defenses, Miocic claimed he wanted his coach to put the belt on him becau