Joey Beltran vs. Stipe Miocic Added to UFC 136 in Houston
by Scott Haber on Jul 20, 2011 11:38 AM EDT
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The UFC confirmed another addition to the rapidly-filling UFC 136 card, scheduled for Houston in October, this one a heavyweight bout between Joey Beltran and undefeated prospect, Stipe Miocic:
Following his impressive third round TKO of Aaron Rosa at UFC 131 in June, "The Mexicutioner," Joey Beltran, will look to spoil the debut of another newcomer, as he has agreed to face off against unbeaten prospect Stipe Miocic in UFC 136 action in Houston on October 8th.
Miocic comes to the UFC with a 6-0 record that includes five knockouts and one submission. A former Division I wrestler for Cleveland State and a Golden Gloves champ, Miocic will be put to the test by the heavy hands, granite chin, and relentless pressure of Beltran,who is 3-2 in his UFC stint thus far.
Miocic, an Ohio native who wears the trunks of Mirko Cro Cop in honor of his own Croatian heritage, was the #5-ranked heavyweight on BloodyElbow.com's World Scouting Report, and although the UFC.com post mentions his wrestling background, he has mainly used his dangerous kickboxing to achieve success on the midwestern regional circuit. This includes the lone "submission" victory on his record mentioned in the announcement, which was actually a submission due to Miocic's leg kicks.
Beltran, meanwhile, avoided a potentially damning third consecutive loss by TKOing late replacement, Aaron Rosa, at UFC 131 back in June. The Mexicutioner might have his hands (and legs) full with Miocic though, as he showed a serious vulnerability to leg kicks in his loss against Pat Barry.
Joey "The Mexicutioner" Beltran (13-5)
Win Aaron Rosa (TKO - punches) - UFC 131
Loss Pat Barry (unam. decision) - UFC Fight for the Troops 2
Loss Matt Mitrione (unam. decision) - UFC 119
Stipe Miocic (6-0)
Win Bobby Brents (submission - leg kicks) - NAAFS Fight Night in the Flats 7
Win William Penn (KO - punch) - NAAFS Caged Vengeance 9
Win Gregory Maynard (TKO - strikes) - NAAFS Night of Champions 2010
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Stipe Miocic seems to be getting fed a favorable style match up. But Beltran’s cardio, energy and general scrappieness make him a tough test for a prospect.
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I don’t think this is that competitive. Miocic has literally KO’d people with short jabs in competition.
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by Leland Roling on Jul 20, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
beltran beat him, n will put this punk down to a fight night prelim fight
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How long can Beltran hang on in the UFC?
In my opinion he is probably the least talented guy on the roster. He wills himself to win with nothing but grit and determination
this is kind of true
I don’t want to see him cut because everyone of his fights is enjoyable.
You know what they say
by NEW-HAMPSHIRE on Jul 20, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
everyone of his fights is enjoyable.
Then I take it you haven’t seen the Tim Hague fight?
by Scott Haber on Jul 20, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess you can cherry pick one of his less enjoyable fights
He did dominate Hague though. I’m just saying when he goes out there, you know he is going to brawl and try to give you your money’s worth. I don’t see the problem/
You know what they say
by NEW-HAMPSHIRE on Jul 20, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess you can cherry pick one of his less enjoyable fights
Not cherry-picking…that fight was almost universally critiqued as being sloppy and boring, and was loudly and resoundingly boo’ed by the otherwise raucous Montreal crowd.
He did dominate Hague though.
Not quite, considering many sites scored that fight 29-28 for Hague. If anything, it was a close fight, hardly “domination” by either man.
I’m just not a fan of Beltran and have rarely been entertained by his fights. To each his own though.
I understand that you already think Stipe is going to win and he probably will
But does that mean Beltran should just not show up? Just give this guy the win? They got to fight it out. I don’t know. I think it’s going to be a tough fight for both men. I thought Beltran won that fight 30-27 and I remember one judge gave it to him 30-26.
Beltran has this weird thing with turning everything into a brawl. If he can do that in this fight, he might find success.
You know what they say
by NEW-HAMPSHIRE on Jul 20, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
He seems to be a perfect for the gatekeeper role
He brings it every time, and if you cant beat him than its obvious you aren’t UFC caliber
Mirko Bisping?
"... All reined up in old language and old assumptions, straining to jump clean-hoofed on to a whole new track of being I only suspect is there. I can't see it, because my educated, average head is being held at the wrong angle..."
by dancingChicken on Jul 20, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
If this is the 2nd coming of Cro Cop, I support it.
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by El_Ee_Oh on Jul 20, 2011 11:57 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Probably will be Beltrans last chance. If he loses I can see him being cut. I love seeing that Miocic won by submitting a guy with leg kicks. Lol that’s just awesome. Beltran better start learning how to check kicks.
by BrockLesnar Budlight on Jul 20, 2011 11:57 AM EDT reply actions
Cut at 3-3?
I think they keep Beltran around for awhile. Seems like a good stern gatekeeper into the UFC type.
You know Beltran isn’t turning down fights. You know he’ll fill in short notice if asked.
The UFC seems to always value these types. Chris Leben has made a career out of being this guy.
" Tell me something Steve, How does a guy from Puerto Rico loose a ball in the Sun? "
While these are professional MMA fighters, it does hurt to check leg kicks unless the fighter has conditioned their shins, but that takes a while. I just have to wonder if some fighters choose not to because shin to shin does hurt.
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Sounds like a good test in his first fight in the UFC for Miocic. I really hope he puts a beating on Beltran, and ultimately I think he will too. Beltran is just too sloppy for me to enjoy his fight much, he sort of annoys me. It’s really a testament to how shallow the HW division is when guys like him manage to hang around, wouldn’t mind seeing him cut if he loses here.
miocic is a wrestler? man, i automatically assumed he was a bad man LHK fighter wearing those shorts…
He has a credentialed background from what I remember, but chooses not to use it substantially with the exception of his takedown defense. His hero is CroCop though, hence the shorts.
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by Leland Roling on Jul 20, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s nice seeing a Heavyweight prospect because there are just so few. Beltran is a lower level Heavyweight, but he makes a very good test for these Heavyweights coming into the UFC. Beltran has a role in the UFC Heavyweight Division being a lower level gatekeeper and a guy who would probably take fights on short notice, so I can see the UFC keeping Beltran even if he does lose.
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Seems like Miocic is fighting known fighters name alikes
Greg Maynard/Gray Maynard
Jeremy Holms/Jeremy Horn
Paul Barry/Patt Barry
William Penn/BJ penn
"... All reined up in old language and old assumptions, straining to jump clean-hoofed on to a whole new track of being I only suspect is there. I can't see it, because my educated, average head is being held at the wrong angle..."
by dancingChicken on Jul 20, 2011 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Should’ve been lots of rioting at Cro-cops fights the last couple of years then..
by Horselover Fat on Jul 20, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
basically since 2007
Sig betting against The-gentle-way is like playing Russian Roulette with a semi-automatic weapon. The only thing he knows more about than fighting is pleasing women, and my girlfriend is thankful for that.
its his schtick.
he’s a complete Buzzkill McDickintheass on the internet because he doesnt have the stones to be one in real life… or just doesnt have friends to do it to. - MMArazorback
by Earl Montclair on Jul 20, 2011 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
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