Stipe Miocic needed Francis Ngannou to remain within the UFC so they may full their trilogy.
Ngannou and the UFC failed to come back to phrases on a brand new contract, so the ex-champion was launched. Previous to his launch, the ‘Predator’ requested a three-fight contract, which might have included Jon Jones and Miocic. Now, neither of these fights are going to occur, and Miocic is disenchanted.
“Sadly, Francis left,” mentioned Miocic on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. “I might’ve liked to battle Francis once more, nevertheless it’s not going to occur.”
As disenchanted as he’s, Miocic despatched properly needs to Ngannou, who enters free company on the peak of his skilled profession.
“It’s his resolution,” mentioned Miocic. “I want he would’ve stayed as a result of I might’ve liked one other crack at him. It didn’t pan out that approach, however he’s doing what’s finest for him and his household. He thinks that’s the best technique to go, and that’s his resolution. I want him nothing however the perfect and hope it really works out.”
Ngannou and Miocic are tied up at 1-1 of their previous two fights. The Sturdy Model Struggle Crew product gave Ngannou his first UFC loss at UFC 220. The Xtreme Couture consultant fought his approach into rivalry once more, establishing a rematch with Miocic at UFC 260. This time, the Cameroonian completed Miocic by second-round KO to turn out to be the brand new UFC heavyweight champion.
With Ngannou leaving the UFC, Miocic has set his sights on the winner of Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane in his return to the Octagon.
In regards to the writer: Kristen King is a author for Bloody Elbow. She has coated fight sports activities since 2016. (full bio)
