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One Last Run: Alistair Overeem’s Final Era

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 cirocrispino

“#OneLastRun” is a hashtag that has featured prominently across Alistair Overeem’s social media presence as of late. The Dutchman is 4-1 in his last five fights and currently sits at a respectable number five in the UFC rankings. One Last … Continue reading One Last Run: Alistair Overeem’s Final Era

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Brock Lesnar or: What even is MMA?

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 cirocrispino

We once again find ourselves in a Brock Lesnar free agency. Somehow, even at 43, the part time pro-wrestler, full time squeaky voiced bodybuilder is stirring up rumours of a return to the octagon. We’ve done this dance several times, … Continue reading Brock Lesnar or: What even is MMA?

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Khabib, Tony and the Coronavirus: A Brief and Tragic History

March 26, 2020September 7, 2020 cirocrispino

While we all sit at home twiddling our thumbs and googling solo BJJ drills because of the coronavirus, allow me to take you back to April 1st, 2018. Twitter lights up with talk of an injury to one Tony Ferguson. … Continue reading Khabib, Tony and the Coronavirus: A Brief and Tragic History

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Overeem vs Rozenstruik: Four Fighters who Need New Nicknames, and One who Doesn’t

December 6, 2019 cirocrispino

Finally – finally – the UFC is back this weekend after a three week absence. We might complain about oversaturation from time to time, we might not always enjoy it or even want it, but when it’s gone, we crave … Continue reading Overeem vs Rozenstruik: Four Fighters who Need New Nicknames, and One who Doesn’t

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Darren Till – PRESSURE

November 11, 2019 cirocrispino

UFC 244 was, by almost all standards, a stellar event. While a disappointing doctor stoppage capped off what was a banger of a main event, there were enough strokes of masterful violence prior that it’s hard to classify the card … Continue reading Darren Till – PRESSURE

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UFC 241: 5 Fighters Who Need New Nicknames

August 17, 2019August 17, 2019 cirocrispino

Last week was a pretty dead card, but luckily this week features UFC 241, maybe the best card of the year. With some greats fighters, come an opportunity for yours truly to impotently make fun of people and label them … Continue reading UFC 241: 5 Fighters Who Need New Nicknames

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UFC Shevchenko vs Carmouche 2: 5 Fighters Who Need New Nicknames

August 10, 2019 cirocrispino

It would be easy to dump on this card, but if you look at with your nerdiest eye (mine’s the right) then you’ll find some interesting little gems. The UFC debut of french heavyweight prospect Cyril Gane and juicy BJJ … Continue reading UFC Shevchenko vs Carmouche 2: 5 Fighters Who Need New Nicknames

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Dos Anjos VS Edwards: 5 Fighters Who Need New Nicknames

July 20, 2019 cirocrispino

After a short break week because I literally forgot there was even a card until the day of, we’re back with arguably Stipe Tapped’s most tedious recurring feature. You can tell me you’re fed up with my self-deprecating humour until … Continue reading Dos Anjos VS Edwards: 5 Fighters Who Need New Nicknames

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UFC 239: Fighters Who Need New Nicknames

July 4, 2019July 12, 2019 cirocrispino

You’re back on the most redundant section of the interwebs. UFC 239 is upon us, and a lot of the attention here in the UK is directed towards the accessibility of this card, or lack thereof. You see, even if … Continue reading UFC 239: Fighters Who Need New Nicknames

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Ngannou vs Dos Santos: 5 Fighters Who Need New Nicknames

June 28, 2019 cirocrispino

Here at StipeTapped we pride ourselves on pithy pettiness and niche scrutiny. What’s more petty than a name; a nickname to be exact? Some fighters have great nicknames. Who can forget a Quinton “Rampage” Jackson or Anthony “Showtime” Pettis? Who … Continue reading Ngannou vs Dos Santos: 5 Fighters Who Need New Nicknames

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