Heart bigger than the title: Stipe entered the Banski dvori and delighted everyone …
The largest heavyweight in the history of the UFC is returned to Croatia. For the fourth time Stipe Miocic He visited his homeland, which he celebrated for years on the largest martialist stage. Although he fought under the American flag, he never hid his origin, even moreover, he always emphasized it. With this departure, it is interesting to see how the famous Podcaster announced him during the UFC debut UFC debut Joe Rogannamed « Stipe Maiosick ». It’s been 14 years, and now everyone knows how his name is pronounced.
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Stipe Miocic answered! He thanked him emotionally: ‘I hope you are proud, especially in Croatia’
He arrived in Croatia on the occasion of the Sunset Sports Festival, which takes place in Zadar from Thursday to Saturday. This idea was designed by another celebrated Croatian athlete, Damjan Rudežwho immediately received Stipe and his family upon arrival, before they arrived together at the Banski Dvori, where Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic handed him a homeland and announced the award of citizenship.
Zagreb: Andrej Plenkovic handed Homeland Stipe Miocic and his family |
The entry of the heavyweight champion himself acted impressively. He did not surprise with his stature and physical strength, but with calmness and humility. He welcomed everyone and smiled at everyone, so a man would think that it was not one of the most dangerous types that had ever walked into the octagon. He entered with his family without much pomp and won all the personality.
After they had solemnly awarded him and his family, thanked the Government, and then gave the premiere of the signed UFC gloves. There were minor problems because the felt pen didn’t work, but Stipe turned to the joke. He was never of great words, and his interviews always reflected respect and because of this they love him so much in his native Ohi, but also in Croatia. So this time in his address was very short.
Zagreb: Andrej Plenkovic handed Homeland Stipe Miocic and his family |
– This is a big day for me and my family. I have to thank everyone who has made this possible. Croatia is my homeland, I love it very much and I know that a lot of people have followed me from here on my sports journey and that is why I am grateful – he said briefly.
He did not drop the children out of sight all the time, and the toddler particularly stood out Mateothe youngest Stipino child. As a real three -year -old child, he playfully followed his father in the footsteps. During the handing of the homeland, Plenkovic jokingly said that the homeland was awarding a future fighter, thinking of Mate, to which the whole family responded to one voice « no, no, no », but the little one was obviously liked by the little one. Everyone in the Miocic family is aware of how hard the path of fighters is, and even more difficult to go to the world top. Stipina’s mother Kathy She found out she couldn’t watch his struggles.
– I used to be so nervous that a week before I couldn’t do anything because I just meant him. I took a week of vacation for each fight to prepare myself. It was harder for me than to him. My neighbor reported the result, ”she said.
After completing the solemn part, the man holding the UFC record for the number of defense of the heavyweight title in the heavyweight category allowed everyone to be photographed with it and then in the company of the family, the Minister To that MedvedPrime Minister Plenkovic, Rudez and Government heads Frke Petešić toured the church of St. Mark and then went down to the Upper Town. Just as it suits the real guys, without insurance, as an ordinary Croat, which will soon become. Just like Bill Belichick Last year, the plan is to get Stipe in Zadar for a few days in Zadar.
