Stipe Miocic has been a rumored opponent of Jon Jones since Jones announced his move to heavyweight. However, with Jones’ recent domination of Ciryl Gane, the rumors have only heated up more. In his heavyweight fight inside the UFC, Jones earned the title of UFC Heavyweight champion. Jones made quick work of Gane, submitting the top heavyweight in just two minutes. Miocic just happened to be in attendance for the fight. With camera quickly finding the former champ in the crowd.
Jones is arguably the greatest fighter in UFC history. The former Light-Heavyweight champion has defeated every opponent he has ever faced in the octagon. However, Miocic is not some slouch looking for a big fight. Miocic once reigned over the Heavyweight championship as well. Including wins over Francis Ngannou and two victories over Daniel Cormier. But Miocic hasn’t been seen in the octagon since a brutal TKO loss to Ngannou in 2021. The bout saw Ngannou claim the Heavyweight title. Which in Ngannnou later dropped after a shocking departure from the company.
Stipe Miocic Ready To Take Heavyweight Crown
Weird… because last month you said I was the one running
@JonnyBones pic.twitter.com/m2YgKeJ922
— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocic) April 13, 2023
Dana White was recently a guest on The Pat McAfee Show. During his appearance, White mentioned that he hasn’t spoken to Jones since the fighter’s heavyweight debut. White mentioned that Jones wants the fight with Miocic. But to just let him know when the time is right. Miocic got a chance to see the clip of White discussing Jones, then fired off the above tweet. The former Cleveland firefighter seemed to accuse Jones of potentially running from the big matchup. A claim that Jones has made about Miocic as well.
The biggest heavyweight fight to make right now would be Miocic and Jones. While Ngannou and Jones felt like the bigger ticket, that fight isn’t an option. Miocic is ready to step up to the plate. So it now seems like it is up to White to make the fight official. A Jones victory will only further cement “Bones” as being the greatest fighter in all of MMA. However, a Miocic victory could open the door for a potential of multiple fights between them. Do you believe Stipe Miocic has what it takes to take down Jon Jones? Give us your opinions in the comment section. For the latest news around the sports world, keep it right here with HNHH.
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