Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is undecided on retirement forward of his return.
The 42-year-old heavyweight hasn’t been seen within the cage in over three years. Stipe Miocic final competed in the principle occasion of UFC 260 in March 2021. That evening noticed the heavyweight champion lose by a brutal second-round knockout to Francis Ngannou. For a very long time, it appeared that Miocic would by no means battle once more.
Nonetheless, he’s now set to face Jon Jones in the principle occasion of UFC 309 later this month. There, Stipe Miocic will try to change into the promotion’s first-ever three-time heavyweight champion. Standing in his manner is arguably the best fighter of all time, Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ famously gained the gold final yr with a submission win over Ciryl Gane.
Heading into the competition, Jon Jones has repeatedly teased that he’ll retire with a win. Given Stipe Miocic’s age and inactivity, many imagine he’ll retire too. Nonetheless, the previous UFC heavyweight champion isn’t certain what he’s going to do but. Talking with Jake Paul, Miocic mentioned his preventing future.
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Jake Paul asks Stipe Miocic if he’s retiring after the Jon Jones battle. pic.twitter.com/a8YTBHyfHH
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Stipe Miocic opens up on retirement forward of UFC 309 battle in opposition to Jon Jones
There, the UFC heavyweight contender opened up with regards to retirement. In response to Stipe Miocic, it’s one thing that he’s given plenty of thought to through the years. In actual fact, he’s thought of retiring after lots of his current fights. Nonetheless, heading into his battle with Jon Jones, that’s not something on his thoughts.
“I don’t know man.” Stipe Miocic responded when requested if he’s retiring following his UFC 309 conflict with Jon Jones. “I say it each time, after each battle, I take into consideration retiring haha. So, you already know, we’ll see. Proper now, I’m simply going to fret in regards to the battle.”
He continued, “I’m not going to fret about [retirement]. Not till after [the fight].”
What do you make of those feedback from the previous UFC champion? Do you assume Stipe Miocic will defeat Jon Jones later this month?
