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Former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is gearing up for a return to the octagon in July. He will be going head-to-head against Jon Jones, which the latter claims is his last fight. However, ‘The Silencer’ isn’t just training. He is having his leisure time as well. Miocic recently posted a few photos on his social media handles catching up with actor and comedian Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, and Kevin James.

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Miocic is one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of the UFC. At the age of 40, he has achieved almost everything there is in the world of MMA. Stipe Miocic is a two-time heavyweight champion who successfully defended his title on four occasions.

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Stipe Miocic hangs out with Hollywood stars

‘The Silencer’s big MMA reputation has earned him a lot of recognition from superstars of other sports and even from the entertainment industry. He has established some great relationships with Hollywood A-listers. As such, Miocic didn’t hesitate to share a few pictures of him catching up with actors from the ‘Grown Ups’ franchise on his Instagram and also his Twitter handle.

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The former two-time champion wrote: “What a night! [Adam Sandler] [Kevin James].” It seems to have been an enjoyable night out for Stipe Miocic with everybody sharing smiles in the photos which he shared. This caught the attention of many fans and they have shared their reactions as well.

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Fans react to Miocic’s photos with the Hollywood celebs

Let us take a look at some of the reactions from the fans on social media.

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“Tell me you’re gonna be in their next movie!!!”

“Chuck and Larry and Stipe”

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“Adam Sandler got outta bed to take this picture with you”

“Champ, I could honestly see you in an upcoming Adam Sandler movie. You would be perfect, you big goofball lol”

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“Too many legends”

“Stipe is gonna be a villain.”

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“I changed my mind. I like stipe.”

Some fans believed that Miocic caught up with Adam Sandler and co. to star in a movie in the future. They showered praise and called them legends of their professions. The fans claim that these pictures have made them love the former champion even more than before.

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Apart from the fun and games, Stipe Miocic has one of the biggest challenges ahead of him in the form of Jon Jones. Bones was supposed to fight ‘The Silencer’ before he fought Ciryl Gane. But the fans will get to witness the fight in a few months in July.

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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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