UFC On Fuel TV 1: Phil De Fries vs. Stipe Miocic Preview

By Dean Parr

Unbeaten Heavyweights will collide tonight on UFC on Fuel TV 1: 'Sanchez vs. Ellenberger,' as the 8-0 Phil De Fries takes on Croatia's Stipe Miocic (7-0) in a contest unlikely to go the distance.

Sunderland's De Fries is known as a ground specialist, and holds a Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His UFC debut saw him best the Wolfslair's Rob Broughton via unanimous decision, but the 25-year old will face a completely different opponent in Omaha tonight.

Stipe Miocic is a former NCAA division one Wrestler who loves to stand and bang. A good prospect from whom many are expecting big things, the Cleveland resident will be looking to build on his recent victories over Bobby Brents and Joey Beltran with an impressive performance.

The stand up of De Fries, currently an unknown quantity is likely to be tested in tonight's bout, and the quality of this will likely determine the scrap's outcome. Intriguing on many levels, it will be interesting to see who's '0' remains tomorrow morning.

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Tonight's card can be watched live on the UFC website tonight at 1am; free for all UK viewers.