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 combat 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 and turn into the promotion’s first-ever three-time heavyweight champion. Standing in his method is arguably the best fighter of all time, Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ famously received the gold final 12 months 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 consider he’ll retire too. Nonetheless, the previous UFC heavyweight champion isn’t positive what he’s going to do but. Talking with Jake Paul, Miocic mentioned his combating future.
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Jake Paul asks Stipe Miocic if he’s retiring after the Jon Jones combat. pic.twitter.com/a8YTBHyfHH
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Stipe Miocic opens up on retirement forward of UFC 309 combat in opposition to Jon Jones
There, the UFC heavyweight contender opened up with reference to retirement. In response to Stipe Miocic, it’s one thing that he’s given a whole lot of thought to over time. Actually, he’s considered retiring after a lot of his current fights. Nonetheless, heading into his combat 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 combat, I take into consideration retiring haha. So, you already know, we’ll see. Proper now, I’m simply going to fret concerning the combat.”
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 suppose Stipe Miocic will defeat Jon Jones later this month?
