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Fighting in the cage for entertainment is one thing, and fighting to save people day in and day out is another. Firefighters and front-line medical workers work daily to save people from fatalities that could’ve occurred if not for them. Meanwhile, one firefighter has shown he can do two things at once.

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Firefighters, in specific, are to be fit and healthy. Their work entails being spontaneous and moving around very tricky and life-threatening situations. Honing their senses and awareness is peak to react in time to any danger that approaches them on duty.

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Sparring seems to be the way these first-responders look to remain sharp.

@mmapack and @rockybalboa posted a video on Instagram where a firefighter showcased his boxing skills with some pad work in the workstation.

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The firefighter was landing some powerful hooks and jabs in the video. The individual in the clip definitely packed a punch, and his low stance and powerful punches seemed like the right recipe for a blast.

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As a boxer and brawler traditionally, the firefighter had an uncanny likeness to firefighter and former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.

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Stipe Miocic: Get yourself a person who can do both

Despite being one of the most celebrated champions in the UFC, the former UFC heavyweight titleholder is known for his simple lifestyle. His dedication to saving lives day in and day out while not training is something to applaud.

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The former champ previously worked in a part-time set-up in his firefighting profession. Things have changed a lot this year, after his loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021.

As of February 2022, Stipe Miocic was sworn in as a full-time firefighter in Westlake, Ohio. Although now working as a full-time worker, Miocic is likely to make his return to the octagon this year amidst speculation that Jon Jones is a potential matchup for him.

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Fans are eager to see Miocic back in the octagon this year. Despite it being rumors and speculation, Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic would definitely be a super fight for the ages.

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Rohit Raj

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Rohit Raj is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. As a Business student, Rohit’s love for the UFC was double-sided with the business of it being just as intriguing as the martial arts aspect of it. “Don't just fight, perform” is a quote that he believes drives the most entertaining fights of the UFC, with the likes of Conor McGregor, Chael Sonnen, and Israel Adesanya sweeping him off his feet with their skill as well as swagger and trash talk capabilities. Rohit has a black belt in Karate, having participated in state-level championships. He loves to play soccer and go to the gym regularly. Rohit, a dedicated cinephile, theater actor, and filmmaker, also enjoys dancing in underground street cyphers every once in a while.

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