UFC News: Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic Next ?: UFC president Dana White has already announced the first-ever defense of Jon Jones’ UFC Heavyweight title. After defeating Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last night to win the Heavyweight division, “Bones” is again a UFC champion. Even after winning, Jones (27-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) gave the impression that he wasn’t sure he had hushed all the critics, especially Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC), to whom he had issued a warning. Follow the latest UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN
Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic confirmed by Dana White
When asked if “International Fight Week” was the future strategy during the post-fight news conference for UFC 285, Dana White, the president of the UFC, replied, “I don’t know when, but he’s fighting Stipe [Miocic].” The previous week, Miocic, a former Heavyweight champion who holds the record for the most Heavyweight title defenses in UFC history, declared that he would face Jones next.
Stipe’s reaction to Jon Jones’ call out at UFC 285 pic.twitter.com/TuM3Lp2Sar
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Jones wasted no time promoting the “GOAT vs. GOAT” clash as both parties appeared to have already committed to the July confrontation. “One thing I know about the UFC is that we cater to fan preferences. Stipe Miocic, I’m hoping you’re working out. That’s what I want because you’re the best heavyweight ever. I desperately want you,” said Jones after the win.
Stipe next!? 👀@JonnyBones already has his sights set on his first heavyweight title defense #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/DUATmTO99u
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“The following bout will be fantastic,” according to Jones. “With all respect to Stipe, I would resign from my position as a firefighter. I say that,” Jones told the journalists. “My entire universe will be centered around him. The most significant change I would ever have was to defeat the heavyweight G.O.A.T. I will commit every last bit of my resources to it.”
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Jones vs Mioicic on July 8, 2023
Although White responded, “I don’t know when,” when questioned about a date, the main event: Jones vs Mioicic of UFC 290 on July 8, is still possible. After getting a close-up view of Jones from cageside at T-Mobile Arena, Miocic is “100%, no questions” interested in fighting him in July.
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