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West Ham host UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic as fellow Croat Slaven Bilic calls for more fighting spirit

UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic gave West Ham a lesson in fighting spirit when he turned up at their training ground.

The mixed martial arts legend showed off his Irons fist when he was joined by Hammers boss and fellow Croat Slaven Bilic.

Slaven Bilic has a belting time with his fellow Croatian sporting hero Stipe Miocic
Slaven Bilic has a belting time with his fellow Croatian sporting hero Stipe Miocic

 

West Ham regulars Michael Antonio and Darren Randolph also got their kicks from the UFC icon.

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And Irons’ coaches Edin Terzic and Nikola Jurcevic pitched in too as Miocic paraded his title belt during a break from his build-up to UFC 211 in May.

Now the Hammers hope to put the boot into mid-table rivals Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday.

      • UFC Fight Night London Manuwa vs. Anderson is at The O₂ in London on March 18. Stipe’s next fight takes place at UFC 211 v dos Santos 2 in Dallas, Texas on May 13.
Keeper Darren Randolph shows off the UFC world heavyweight title belt of Miocic
Keeper Darren Randolph shows off the UFC world heavyweight title belt of Miocic
UFC legend Miocic and Bilic team up at the West Ham training ground
UFC legend Miocic and Bilic team up at the West Ham training ground
Miocic met Hammers coaches during his visit to the West Ham training ground
Miocic meets Hammers coaches during his visit to the West Ham training ground
Michael Antonio gets an impromptu lesson in MMA to toughen up ahead of the clash with Watford
Michael Antonio gets an impromptu lesson in mixed martial arts to toughen him up
Hammers players briefly swapped balls for belts as they hosted Miocic at training
Hammers players briefly swapped balls for belts as they hosted Miocic at training
Slaven Bilic and Co show put their shirt on UFC heavyweight champion Miocic
Slaven Bilic and Co show put their shirt on UFC heavyweight champion Miocic

 

 

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