Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic: UFC Heavyweight title fight verbally Confirmed in July, Check More on Jones vs Miocic

Jones vs Miocic: UFC News: Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic appears to have come under terms and the UFC heavyweight title fight looks likely to take place in July 2023. Although UFC hasn’t booked the bout officially, Miocic responded to Jon Jones on Twitter and addressed his availability in July. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.

Jon Jones made his MMA return after three years and took less than three minutes to submit Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 for the heavyweight championship. Since Francis Ngannou is now out of the promotion, Stipe Miocic appeared as the most valid opponent for ‘Bones’.

Meanwhile, Jon Jones recently took to Twitter and accused Stipe Miocic of ducking the fight. According to Jones, Miocic avoided three dates in 2022 and is trying to do the same with the potential timeline of July 2023.

Yo @stipemiocic only you the UFC and I know the truth, you dodged me all of 2022 – July, September & December.
Now I’m hearing rumors that we may not be fighting this July.

— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 16, 2023

In response, Stipe Miocic wrote, “See you in July.”

See you in July. pic.twitter.com/lH7ZzemPCH

— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocic) March 16, 2023

After Stipe Miocic beat Daniel Cormier to reclaim his UFC belt, several experts tagged him as the greatest heavyweight of all time. However, Jon Jones’ entry to the division has changed the odds and Miocic may have more to prove.

That said, Jon Jones also seems to be in the final years o his career and a super-fight against Miocic makes sense for all the obvious reasons.

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Is Jon Jones the Biggest fight for Stipe Miocic?

Stipe Miocic has beaten the best in the heavyweight division, including Daniel Cormier, Francis Ngannou, Junior Dos Santos, Alistair Overeem, and many more legends. If Jones wouldn’t debut in the heavyweight category, Miocic could have walked off as the heavyweight G.O.A.T.

Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic: UFC Heavyweight title fight verbally Confirmed in July, Check More on Jones vs Miocic

Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic: UFC Heavyweight title fight verbally Confirmed in July, Check More on Jones vs Miocic

Jon Jones’ title win has now urged the fans to demand another showdown with Stipe Miocic, which can be a must-win fight for both men. Jones has looked invincible his whole career and cannot afford to look weak against a 40-year-old Miocic, who has 4 professional MMA losses including a defeat against Daniel Cormier.

Meanwhile, Stipe Miocic has been a veteran in the division, and losing to Jon Jones can risk his e tire legacy, Therefore, Jones vs Miocic is expected to be an intriguing contest between two legendary fighters.

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