Stipe Miocic learned the one thing he can't do in the UFC
Let's work!
Hard-hitting UFC heavyweight up-and-comer Stipe Miocic, who punched his ticket to bigger and better things in the UFC by punching Philip De Fries back on Feb. 15, only needed 43 seconds to figure out what he needs to fix going into his next fight.
Unlike poker, the 265-pound division isn't the best place to try and slow-play your hand.
"The beginning of that fight, I know it was only 43 seconds, but I learned a lot. I can't start off slow, especially in the UFC and especially in the heavyweight division. You got those big boys you know, those guys are 25 pounds heavier than me. One of those punches could end a fight. I don't wanna take that chance. I'd rather start where I wanna start and come out strong and not as slow as I did in the last fight. Right now I'm still young, I'm still green, I just want to get the experience and keep getting better."
Hear more from the undefeated phenom, courtesy of SBTV/Cleveland.com, after the jump.
To see what Miocic did at UFC on Fuel TV click here.
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Future HW contender!!!
best prospect at HW there is
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
Sig bet with Goldmouth on Bendo-Edgar.EDGAR
2 week Sig/Pic with NNR on Okami-Boetsch Zhang-otherguy OKAMI/ZHANG
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
Think so huh?
I wonder… Seems like someone cutting weight to make 265 lbs might man handle him. Guess we’ll find out.
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 20, 2012 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
u cant be a prospect when ur already a champ
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
Sig bet with Goldmouth on Bendo-Edgar.EDGAR
2 week Sig/Pic with NNR on Okami-Boetsch Zhang-otherguy OKAMI/ZHANG
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
simple statement but his insight here is making me a bigger fan of his
war stipe
" What would Sakuraba do ? " - Ivan Menjivar
by wooly shambler on Feb 20, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Shane del Rosario
UFC 144 picks: Zhang 1st Rnd SUB, Mitsuoka 2nd Rnd SUB, Lee UD, Bader UD, Cantwell UD, Mizugaki UD, Kongo UD, Hioki UD, Pettis 2nd Rnd SUB, Okami UD, Shields UD, Edgar UD(sig bet with Scottidog)
Sig bet record 2-6*
THIS
"Alistair Overeem is a Dutch kickboxer who looks like someone at Marvel comics drew a man genetically engineered to fuck your girlfriend."
Hendo/Bisping:
"He hit him so hard that even gravity got scared. Bisping hung in mid-air for a moment while gravity screamed at inertia, "Did you see that shit!?" Then, after a high five, the two universal forces quit screwing around and yanked Bisping's limp body onto the floor." - quotes by Seanbaby
"You are banned from bloodyelbow because Roth was being too nice and your picture" -Tim Burke
by superfknmario__ on Feb 20, 2012 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
Nice list of beers BTW
I’m a big fan of the Southern Tier brand. Their “Chokolat” stout is my absolute favorite beer ever! The Creme Brulee you have pictured is great as well.
There are a couple of great beers that I’ve tried which you may not have pictured. If you like Belgian beers, there is one you should be able to find at the mega-mart called “Leffe” and a Blue Moon beer called “Grand Cru”. Harder to find is “Trapiste Rochefort” or something like that. Any beer with “Trapiste” in the name should be good IMO. Aside from that, I’ve tried a bunch of Micro brew beers whose names escape me. Oh yeah, make sure to try the different “Holy Mackeral” beers.
"Alistair Overeem is a Dutch kickboxer who looks like someone at Marvel comics drew a man genetically engineered to fuck your girlfriend."
Hendo/Bisping:
"He hit him so hard that even gravity got scared. Bisping hung in mid-air for a moment while gravity screamed at inertia, "Did you see that shit!?" Then, after a high five, the two universal forces quit screwing around and yanked Bisping's limp body onto the floor." - quotes by Seanbaby
"You are banned from bloodyelbow because Roth was being too nice and your picture" -Tim Burke
by superfknmario__ on Feb 20, 2012 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed He lookes really good and has a lot of room for improvement
I made 5 when he knocked out french fries last week
Agree.
I wouldnt sleep on this guy. Hes a heavy-hitter and has the right mind-set for improvement
by dragonassault on Feb 20, 2012 3:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
the gsp mentality, objectively looking at urself knowing ur not perfect. think he definitely is on the right path and how can u not like him
MMA = Best sport on earth
by FarNorCal on Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Good prospect and glad to see he recognized this
I have a lot of hope for him but was shocked that De Fries tagged him like he did. They weren’t major shots or anything but De Fries is NOT a great striker, so I was very shocked to see him get hit like that.
we got a saying back home, if your coming on…come on!!!- harold howard
agreed
it was almost like he needed to get punched in the face to get started.
Mania is not quite Mania without Dakatak. Come back soon, Dak.
Please copy this sig if you agree.
top dogs only 245 ish, he’s not to far off
MMA = Best sport on earth
by FarNorCal on Feb 20, 2012 5:17 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I'd like 2 see stipe vs. Big lavar Jonson or travis brown.
He’s looked really solid the couple fights I seen him in.
Mania is not quite Mania without Lester the pimp. Come back soon, les. Copy this sig if you agree.
Who should he fight next?
Winner of Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson
Matt Mitrione
Roy Nelson
Fabricio Werdum
Nelson or Mitrione
Werdum is legit top 5 its too early for that.
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
Sig bet with Goldmouth on Bendo-Edgar.EDGAR
2 week Sig/Pic with NNR on Okami-Boetsch Zhang-otherguy OKAMI/ZHANG
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
Schaub
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 20, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
hes fighting ben rothwell
Pro Sig record:16-6
1 Month sig bet with 10th Degree Whitebelt that DJ does NOT win the FLW tournament
Sig bet with KaleJohnCox on Alves-Kamp. ALVES
2 month Sig/Pic bet with theoregonduck on Poirier-Zombie. POIRIER
Sig bet with Goldmouth on Bendo-Edgar.EDGAR
2 week Sig/Pic with NNR on Okami-Boetsch Zhang-otherguy OKAMI/ZHANG
"I dont pay attention to all that artsy crap. I only like vaginas and violence"
lame
I live in America! Land of the coward, home of the slave. Watch that TV, go to that football game, that circus, CNN, MSNBC, FOX and other mainstream media are not owned by large corporations, they are always honest and fair and they never lie to you. Whatever you do don't read history books, don't study the constitution, do everything you can possibly do to be happy in life. Just don't ever get involved in your government, big brother will take care of you. Your elected officials always do what's in your best interest, there is no corruption in our government, good little sheep, just make yourself happy, just entertain yourself, the government is only here to entertain you and take care of you and feed you and make you happy, don't you worry your little head over world affairs.
by O damn he got caught on Feb 20, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
lame indeed
him and shab will fight one day though
I’m not resting until I’m officially Anderson Silva status.- Jon "Bones" Jones
and he will be put to sleep yet again..
and I will rejoice

Hendo/Bisping:
"He hit him so hard that even gravity got scared. Bisping hung in mid-air for a moment while gravity screamed at inertia, "Did you see that shit!?" Then, after a high five, the two universal forces quit screwing around and yanked Bisping's limp body onto the floor." - Seanbaby
"You are banned from bloodyelbow because Roth was being too nice and your picture" -Tim Burke
by superfknmario__ on Feb 20, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
My wife makes me sit through that crap all the time
I’ll admit that I find it to be a guilty pleasure…especially when the female runs off backstage after the 3rd dude tested is NOT the father. LMAO!
"Alistair Overeem is a Dutch kickboxer who looks like someone at Marvel comics drew a man genetically engineered to fuck your girlfriend."
Hendo/Bisping:
"He hit him so hard that even gravity got scared. Bisping hung in mid-air for a moment while gravity screamed at inertia, "Did you see that shit!?" Then, after a high five, the two universal forces quit screwing around and yanked Bisping's limp body onto the floor." - quotes by Seanbaby
"You are banned from bloodyelbow because Roth was being too nice and your picture" -Tim Burke
by superfknmario__ on Feb 20, 2012 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
He did pretty good in his last fight, considering the length and outcome
I wasn’t very impressed by his Beltran win. For some reason I don’t see him making a splash in the top ten. He is 29, after all, even if he is new to the sport.
"Speaks well of a man to need a little something in this world. I wouldn't trust a man who could git through it cold sober."
--Harry Crews
I havent been to impressed.
Defries is a scrub standin, to get tagged like that does not bode well for future fights against someone who can throw leather. Dont get me wrong, he has got talent, just dont think he will go to far.
I got nothin clever to say/
give him meathead
that would b a great fight but since meats coming off a loss idk. either that or Travis brown. or stephan struve
MMA = Best sport on earth
by FarNorCal on Feb 20, 2012 5:21 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I've been a fan of his since I first heard of him a year ago.
I like his brawling style, but I don’t think he can handle the guys in the upper echelon of the HW Division. He tends to eat a lot of punches and as he himself noted, one punch can easily end the fight.
I like him alot, but he should cut to 205 IMO. Either that or go on the Overeem diet because I don’t see him beating any of the guys in the top 10.
Hendo/Bisping:
"He hit him so hard that even gravity got scared. Bisping hung in mid-air for a moment while gravity screamed at inertia, "Did you see that shit!?" Then, after a high five, the two universal forces quit screwing around and yanked Bisping's limp body onto the floor." - Seanbaby
"You are banned from bloodyelbow because Roth was being too nice and your picture" -Tim Burke
by superfknmario__ on Feb 20, 2012 7:07 PM EST reply actions

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