Stipe Miocic sees fight with Gabriel Napão as the biggest of his career

Miocic (photo) will try to win for the second time in a row in the UFC against Napão. Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC

Stipe Miocic will face Gabriel Napao at UFC on Fox 10, this Saturday (25), with the mindset that this is the most important fight of his career. The American fighter, of Croatian descent, hopes to win his second consecutive victory in the organization since losing his unbeaten record in MMA, against Stefan struveIn 2012.

Last year, Miocic only played once, defeating Roy Nelson in the judges' decision. In an interview with the North American website MMA Junkie, the fighter was determined to continue on the winning path. “In every fight you have to have the mentality that it is the biggest fight of your career. I’m excited for it and I’ll be ready,” he commented. “In every fight you have to win.”

Miocic also showed respect for the Brazilian veteran's record, who already challenged for the UFC title in 2007. “He's a tough guy. He's already fought [Mirko] Cro Cop, he's fought [Randy] Couture for the title. He's a big guy, he hits hard. I think everyone hits hard in this category”, he pondered.

The fight between Miocic and Napão will be the co-main event of UFC on Fox 10, which will feature a lightweight clash Ben henderson e Josh thomson.

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