On Saturday, Stipe Miocic will run into his biggest challenge since beginning his MMA career. That is a bout with former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos.
In seven UFC appearances, Miocic has posted a 6-1 record. With three straight wins since a deflating loss to Stefan Struve, Miocic has earned a big step up in competition and could have a chance to earn a title shot with a victory against dos Santos at UFC on Fox 13.
Meanwhile, dos Santos has been inactive since a loss to Cain Velasquez in an October 2013 rubber match. Now with two losses to the champion, dos Santos will likely need some help in order to get another shot at UFC gold. Before then, the Brazilian will look to get back on track against Miocic this weekend.
Miocic and dos Santos are hardly the only contenders gearing up to enter the Octagon on Saturday. Here are predictions and, via OddsShark.com, the current odds for all the UFC on Fox 13 main card bouts.