Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into the world of MMA lately, and one name keeps popping up in my mind: Stipe Miocic. The dude is a former UFC heavyweight champ, but I feel like he doesn’t get the respect he deserves. So, I started digging, you know, really getting into his fights and stats.
My Deep Dive into Stipe’s Career
First thing I did was watch a ton of his fights. I mean, hours and hours of footage. I started with the early stuff, his regional fights, and then moved on to his UFC career. I wanted to see the whole progression, not just the highlights.
- I focused on his striking. How did he use his boxing background? What about his wrestling?
- I also paid close attention to his fight IQ. How did he adapt to different opponents? Did he have a game plan, or was he just winging it?
- And, of course, I looked at his losses. What went wrong? Could he have done anything differently?
After the fights, I moved on to the numbers. I checked out his record, his win/loss ratio, the way he won his fights (knockouts, submissions, decisions), and who he beat.
Then came the really nerdy part. I started comparing him to other heavyweight greats. I looked at their stats, their opponents, their title reigns… the whole nine yards. This was to get some context, see where Stipe actually stands.
It was a lot of work. I spent days just immersed in this, but it was worth it. It was super fun!
What I found really solidified my initial feeling: Stipe Miocic is seriously underrated. The guy’s a beast, and his record speaks for itself, he beat big names, multiple times. He’s got the skills, the smarts, and the heart of a champion. I hope he is back and get the respect.
