MMAUnltd Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Great interview with Stipe Miocic - covers a whole bunch of topics, but I admire the fact that he is clearly a great athlete and competent at anything he sets his sights on, but also the fact that he's still a serving fire fighter but says he won't give that up even if he continues to progress up the UFC ladder. http://www.yourmma.tv/fighters/interview-details.asp/id/274/stipe-miocic-ufc-on-fuel-5-interview-stefan-struve.htm It [Golden Gloves success] felt great and was a good accomplishment in my athletic career. I actually considered go the boxing route but ultimately I decided on MMA and feel that I made the right decision. There was some interest [from MLB teams] and I enjoyed playing baseball but I took the road I took and have never looked back. I chose MMA because of the challenge and the opportunity. MMA is growing so fast and has so many great fighters now, for me it was an easy decision to make. A friend of mine, who used to train at Strong Style, actually got me interested and eventually took me to the gym with him. The rest is history! YourMMA.tv: Outside of MMA, you?re also a fire-fighter and paramedic. How do you fit those roles in with training and camp? How do you cope with the mental and physical work that comes from it all? Stipe Miocic: It?s an easy transition for me to make. Luckily I work with a great group of guys who make it easy to want to go to work. But it?s not really like a job to me and I can never see giving it up. I?m fortunate to have a supervisor who allows me to work around my training schedule which makes it nice. I feel that just like in MMA, you have to be mentally tough to be a fire fighter. It?s not an easy job mentally or physically which is probably what drew me to it. YourMMA.tv: Do you really plan on staying with the job if you continue to climb the UFC heavyweight ladder? Stipe Miocic: Yes I do. My coworkers and the job itself is what keep me there. It?s not about the money at all for me. It?s about helping my community and being part of a great team. Seems like a good dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinFoilHat Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Great interview with Stipe Miocic - covers a whole bunch of topics' date=' but I admire the fact that he is clearly a great athlete and competent at anything he sets his sights on, but also the fact that he's still a serving fire fighter but says he won't give that up even if he continues to progress up the UFC ladder. http://www.yourmma.tv/fighters/interview-details.asp/id/274/stipe-miocic-ufc-on-fuel-5-interview-stefan-struve.htm Seems like a good dude.[/quote'] I think Stipe is a pretty cool guy. He kills fires and doesnt afraid of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmctaggart08 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Miocic will crush struve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Horse Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I like him. People like Bones should take note. Though I wonder how long it will be before the UFC starts ramming the firefighter angle down our thoats like they do wih Stann's army career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmctaggart08 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I like him. People like Bones should take note. Though I wonder how long it will be before the UFC starts ramming the firefighter angle down our thoats like they do wih Stann's army career? Stan was actually a war hero tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Horse Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Yeah I know, but having it rammed down your throat for every second while he's on the screen makes me want him to lose quick so I don't have to hear it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMMAFansSuck Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Miocic HW champion 2013! Been saying this for the longest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinFoilHat Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Miocic HW champion 2013! Been saying this for the longest I dont think so... His stand up showed holes against Shand Del Rosario, his last fight. He had no answer for shane's kicks. That would make him a kicking bag for the likes of Cain and Allistair Also, I dont think his boxing is better than JDS's. And against any 3 of those guys, I dont think his takedowns are good enough against their TD defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CainCarwin Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I like him. People like Bones should take note. I wonder how long it will be before the UFC starts ramming the firefighter angle down our thoats like they do wih Stann's army career? They didn't do it with Griggs' date=' same story there.[/color'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellequin Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Not enough Struve love going on in here. :mad: War Godscraper! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamaw Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Can't wait for this fight, calling Stipe by tko round 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAUnltd Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Not enough Struve love going on in here. :mad: War Godscraper! :mad: Bad fight stylistically for Struve I think, although I am a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sa80teur Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm with the Skyscraper on this one. Not connected with Miocic yet. He's clearly skilled but I just find him dull as dishwater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CainCarwin Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I thought for sure del Rosario would beat Stipe. I don't know if Shane's car wreck had any effect on his performance but either way I'll be thinking twice before doubting Miocic again. I won't be surprised if he plows Struve a la dos Santos and Nelson style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAUnltd Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Yeah, Struve takes a lot of punishment and Stipe has some good hands. One good shot and it's time to see whether the chin holds up. Plus, Miocic's wrestling means he can fight wherever he wants to fight I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnages Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I dont think so... His stand up showed holes against Shand Del Rosario' date=' his last fight. [b']He had no answer for shane's kicks.[/b] That would make him a kicking bag for the likes of Cain and Allistair Also, I dont think his boxing is better than JDS's. And against any 3 of those guys, I dont think his takedowns are good enough against their TD defence. Yes he did, his answer was taking him down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAUnltd Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 ...and pounding him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Can Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 struvey is going to take him out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CainCarwin Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Yeah' date=' Struve takes a lot of punishment and Stipe has some good hands. One good shot and it's time to see whether the chin holds up. Plus, Miocic's wrestling means he can fight wherever he wants to fight I think.[/quote']He didn't get sub'd by Shane when so many others have so it appears he has at least some sub defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Can Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Yeah' date=' Struve takes a lot of punishment and Stipe has some good hands. One good shot and it's time to see whether the chin holds up. Plus, Miocic's wrestling means he can fight wherever he wants to fight I think.[/quote'] stipe's wrestling isn't even that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobercuban Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 struvey is going to take him out ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobercuban Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I'm with the Skyscraper on this one.Not connected with Miocic yet. He's clearly skilled but I just find him dull as dishwater. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot12815 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 This looks pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAUnltd Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 stipe's wrestling isn't even that good. I don't think he's really been pushed to use it too much so far, but he's definitely got the credentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbrahams Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I like him. People like Bones should take note. Though I wonder how long it will be before the UFC starts ramming the firefighter angle down our thoats like they do wih Stann's army career? They didn't do it with Eddie Wineland, we might just see it on a few countdown shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbrahams Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 ^^ ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaksame Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 His decision is not very tough with the peanuts the UFC pays him.As a fire fighter he has job security and benefits as a UFC fighter he has no job security and at a base of 10,000 he would be lucky to pay rent let alone any plans of buying a house. I didn't much like his first fight,look a bit afraid and unsure,i expect a better fighter the next time out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMMAFansSuck Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Stipe will brutally KO glass jaw Struve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAUnltd Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I didn't much like his first fight' date='look a bit afraid and unsure,i expect a better fighter the next time out.[/quote'] He's 3-0 in the UFC....two knockouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeevanSD Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I'm really looking forward to this fight, two rising HW prospects Ps. Stipe was a pleasure to talk to, the UFC should look to use Stipe as promotional figure as he grows - He's the kind of man who will help change the views of those who still see the sport as "Human ****fighting" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamaw Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I love Stipe, but how long do you think it'll be until the UFC force feeds us the firefighter thing, just like Stann and the Marines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMAUnltd Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Agree mate - seems like a great guy for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddievanhalen3 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Miocic will crush struve I really hope so.. Hes a great fighter to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderleisilva101 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I like both of them but I'm going with Miocic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesGunn Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Struve ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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