MMA Oddsbreaker’s Frank Trigg speaks with TUF Brazil Finale 3 heavyweight Stipe Miocic as he prepares for his headlining bout this Saturday (May 31, 2014) against Fabio Maldonado at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The talented top 10-ranked heavyweight won’t be taking his short notice replacement opponent lightly
“[Fabio Maldonado]’s a tough guy. He’s always pressuring, always throwing punches, always keeping active. He’s a tough guy and he gets stronger as he goes. You just gotta weather the storm and keep after him. He’s a tough guy. I think all the Nova Uniao guys are tough.”