Stipe Miocic sat down for a meal and talked about his upcoming fight with Jon Jones. The fight was supposed to happen a year earlier, but now Miocic is finally getting his shot at the heavyweight championship. Even if he wins or loses, Miocic isn’t thinking about retirement just yet. He’s focused on his fight and his career as a firefighter and paramedic in Ohio.
Miocic has been training hard for over three years for this fight against Jones. They were supposed to fight last November, but Jones got injured and had to withdraw. Miocic wanted this fight more than anything and is excited to finally face Jones in the octagon. If Miocic wins, he will join Randy Couture as one of the only UFC fighters with three title reigns in one division.
Daniel Cormier, who fought both Miocic and Jones, knows the stakes of this fight. He didn’t pick a winner but analyzed the strengths of both fighters. Jones is known for his diverse skills and toughness, while Miocic is praised for his speed and strength. Both fighters are evenly matched in height, but Miocic’s reach could be an advantage if they go deep into the fight.
Jones hasn’t fought in a while, but he made a strong comeback in his last fight against Ciryl Gane. Miocic, on the other hand, hasn’t fought since he lost the belt to Francis Ngannou. Despite both fighters teasing retirement, a potential fight with Tom Aspinall awaits the winner of this match.
No matter the outcome, Miocic is ready to go back to work with the fire department in Ohio. Cormier believes that if the sport wants Jones to stick around, Miocic needs to win. Jones has already achieved a lot in his career, but a win against Miocic would solidify his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time. The fight between Miocic and Jones is highly anticipated and fight fans are eager to see who will come out on top.
