UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is predicted to return to motion in November at Madison Sq. Backyard in opposition to former two-time titleholder Stipe Miocic.
Jones captured the heavyweight title at UFC 295 in March 2023 by making fast work of former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane. Heading into the struggle, Jones had been out of motion for greater than three years, and he hasn’t fought since.
Whereas getting ready to face Miocic at UFC at UFC 295 final November, Jones tore a pectoral tendon that successfully put the heavyweight division in limbo. The struggle promotion opted to rebook the match upon Jones’ return.
Former two-division champion Daniel Cormier has fought Jones twice and Miocic 3 times. Extraordinarily acquainted with each males, Cormier warned Jones about overlooking Miocic.
“If I am Jones, I am undoubtedly preventing Stipe Miocic for 15 million {dollars},” Cormier mentioned on his YouTube channel. “He mentioned Stipe is previous. It seems like Jon Jones is desirous to struggle the very best grossing struggle with the least quantity of threat.
“I’ll warn you this, do not overlook Stipe Moicic,” Cormier continued. “He’s a f**king killer, and if you happen to overlook him he’ll put you out. He is simply that good. 42, 35, 31, 38, it do not matter. Miocic goes to indicate up.”
In Jones’ absence, Tom Aspinall was topped the interim heavyweight champion. He is booked to defend the interim belt in opposition to Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 on July 27.