Stipe Miocic: The Rising Tide of UFC Heavyweight Division

In a sport where trash-talking and constant self-promotion has become a popular trend over the past few years, there are those fighters who still prefer to let their performances do the talking.  And while Stipe Miocic may be at the front of the new batch of heavyweights looking to break through into title contention, the […]

In a sport where trash-talking and constant self-promotion has become a popular trend over the past few years, there are those fighters who still prefer to let their performances do the talking.  And while Stipe Miocic may be at the front of the new batch of heavyweights looking to break through into title contention, the […]

UFC HW Mark Hunt on Stipe Miocic, Humble Beginnings and a Golden Future

In an MMA landscape populated by over-puffed chests and disingenuous verbal barbs, there’s something refreshing about UFC heavyweight Mark “The Super Samoan” Hunt.  The 41-year-old striker from New Zealand is a beautiful contradiction of power and restraint, of confidence and modesty. To see him on the street, with his dyed hair and his intricate tattoos […]

In an MMA landscape populated by over-puffed chests and disingenuous verbal barbs, there’s something refreshing about UFC heavyweight Mark “The Super Samoan” Hunt.  The 41-year-old striker from New Zealand is a beautiful contradiction of power and restraint, of confidence and modesty. To see him on the street, with his dyed hair and his intricate tattoos […]

Stipe Miocic vs. Mark Hunt: A Full Head-to-Toe Breakdown

UFC Fight Night 65 comes your way this Saturday, and the event features a top-five heavyweight main event. No. 4-ranked heavyweight contender Stipe Miocic battles No. 5-ranked Mark Hunt in a bout scheduled for five rounds. The event sees the UFC return to Australia for the first time since November. With the heavyweight title unification […]

UFC Fight Night 65 comes your way this Saturday, and the event features a top-five heavyweight main event. No. 4-ranked heavyweight contender Stipe Miocic battles No. 5-ranked Mark Hunt in a bout scheduled for five rounds. The event sees the UFC return to Australia for the first time since November. With the heavyweight title unification […]

UFC on Fox 13 Results: 3 Fights for Stipe Miocic to Take Next

It’s rare to see a fighter’s stock rise after a loss, but that is precisely what appears to have happened to Stipe Miocic after his career-shortening slugfest with Junior Dos Santos at UFC on Fox 13. Few gave the part-time firefighter much of a chance leading up to the bout, reasoning that the former UFC […]

It’s rare to see a fighter’s stock rise after a loss, but that is precisely what appears to have happened to Stipe Miocic after his career-shortening slugfest with Junior Dos Santos at UFC on Fox 13. Few gave the part-time firefighter much of a chance leading up to the bout, reasoning that the former UFC […]

Junior Dos Santos vs. Stipe Miocic: What We Learned from the Heavyweight Tilt

A UFC heavyweight contender was born at UFC on Fox 13.  A former champion was exposed.  In the night’s main event from Phoenix, Junior dos Santos met his equal in Stipe Miocic.  Miocic took the fight to dos Santos early and often, cracking the former champion with hard punches and avoiding any serious punishment himself […]

A UFC heavyweight contender was born at UFC on Fox 13.  A former champion was exposed.  In the night’s main event from Phoenix, Junior dos Santos met his equal in Stipe Miocic.  Miocic took the fight to dos Santos early and often, cracking the former champion with hard punches and avoiding any serious punishment himself […]

Junior Dos Santos vs. Stipe Miocic: Keys to Victory for Each Fighter

UFC on Fox 13 has a premiere heavyweight main event. No. 2-ranked contender Junior dos Santos takes on No. 4-ranked Stipe Miocic with the winner moving to the front of the line for a title shot. The winner could take on interim champion Fabricio Werdum should Cain Velasquez remain on the shelf, or they position […]

UFC on Fox 13 has a premiere heavyweight main event. No. 2-ranked contender Junior dos Santos takes on No. 4-ranked Stipe Miocic with the winner moving to the front of the line for a title shot. The winner could take on interim champion Fabricio Werdum should Cain Velasquez remain on the shelf, or they position […]