“The Croation Sensation” Pat Miletich's Professional MMA debut
Miletich made his professional debut against Kevin Marino on October 28, 1995, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Kevin Marino who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Pat Miletich beat Kevin Marino by Submission at 3:49 of Round 1.
“The Croation Sensation” Pat Miletich's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Miletich made his debut in the UFC against Chris Brennan on March 13, 1998, fighting on the co-main event of UFC 16: Battle in the Bayou having compiled a 17-1-1 professional MMA record.
Pat Miletich beat Chris Brennan by Submission at 9:02 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Miletich has gone on to fight a total of 10 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 8-2-0.
Winning the belt: Tournament Championship against Chris Brennan
Miletich won the Tournament Championship defeating Chris Brennan on March 13, 1998 at UFC 16: Battle in the Bayou.
This was Miletich's 1st UFC championship fight.
Pat Miletich beat Chris Brennan by Submission at 9:02 of Round 1.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Miletich took his next fight at on June 27, 1998, fighting against Al Buck Jr on the of the regional circuit.
Pat Miletich beat Al Buck Jr by Submission at 2:49 of Round 2.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 2 fights outside of the promotion, Miletich returned to the UFC on October 16, 1998, fighting against Mikey Burnett on the main card of UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 20-1-2
Pat Miletich beat Mikey Burnett by Decision at 21:00 of Round 1.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Mikey Burnett
Miletich defended his belt against Mikey Burnett on October 16, 1998 at UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil.
This was Miletich's first successful UFC lightweight title defence.
Pat Miletich beat Mikey Burnett by Decision at 21:00 of Round 1.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Jorge Patino
Miletich defended his belt for the 2nd time against Jorge Patino on January 8, 1999 at UFC 18: The Road to the Heavyweight Title.
Pat Miletich beat Jorge Patino by Decision at 21:00 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 2 fights outside of the promotion, Miletich returned to the UFC on July 16, 1999, fighting against Andre Pederneiras on the main event of UFC 21: Return of the Champions.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 23-2-2
Pat Miletich beat Andre Pederneiras by KO/TKO at 2:20 of Round 2.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Andre Pederneiras
Miletich defended his belt for the 3rd time against Andre Pederneiras on July 16, 1999 at UFC 21: Return of the Champions.
Pat Miletich beat Andre Pederneiras by KO/TKO at 2:20 of Round 2.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 2 fights outside of the promotion, Miletich returned to the UFC on June 9, 2000, fighting against John Alessio on the co-main event of UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 25-3-2
Pat Miletich beat John Alessio by Submission at 1:43 of Round 2.
Title defence #4: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against John Alessio
Miletich defended his belt for the 4th time against John Alessio on June 9, 2000 at UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams.
Pat Miletich beat John Alessio by Submission at 1:43 of Round 2.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Miletich returned to the UFC on December 16, 2000, fighting against Kenichi Yamamoto on the co-main event of UFC 29: Defense of the Belts.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 26-4-2
Pat Miletich beat Kenichi Yamamoto by Submission at 1:58 of Round 2.
Title defence #5: Successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Kenichi Yamamoto
Miletich defended his belt for the 5th time against Kenichi Yamamoto on December 16, 2000 at UFC 29: Defense of the Belts.
Pat Miletich beat Kenichi Yamamoto by Submission at 1:58 of Round 2.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Welterweight Championship to Carlos Newton
Miletich lost his UFC Welterweight title to Carlos Newton on May 4, 2001 at UFC 31: Locked and Loaded.
The loss meant that Miletich had made no successful defences of the UFC welterweight title.
Pat Miletich lost to Carlos Newton by Submission at 2:50 of Round 3.
When was Pat Miletich's last win?
Miletich's last win came against Thomas Denny at on Thursday December 11, 2008. Pat Miletich beat Thomas Denny by KO/TKO at 0:50 of Round 2.