Dana White’s ‘Target’ for Jon Jones’ Return Confirmed as Rival Stipe Miocic Offers Inside Scoop

Simply hours after present UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones introduced his extremely anticipated return to the octagon and a battle in opposition to former champion Stipe Miocic on social media, Miocic offered an replace on the matchup in a current interview.

Stipe Miocic and Jon Jones had been initially purported to battle again in November 2023. Nevertheless, Jones suffered an damage that pressured him out of the slated occasion, UFC 295. Finally, the occasion befell with out him, however Jones was ready for the best alternative, which now appears to have arrived. In line with Jones’ put up on X, “November 9th, Madison Square Garden, I know it seems like a dream but it’s really happening.”

In an interview with the YouTube channel SHAK MMA, hosted by Shakiel Mahjouri, when requested concerning the particular date in November talked about by Jon Jones in his tweet, Stipe Miocic left every thing to Dana White and the UFC. He replied, “Yeah, I think that’s what they were talking about too, New York again. But like I said, that’s what they’re targeting, but it’s not 100%.”

Then the host additional pressured Stipe Miocic to disclose the date, however Miocic performed it sensible and didn’t reveal all of his playing cards, saying, “I mean, I don’t know. We’ll see. Honestly, I don’t know. I’m just going to keep training, and we’ll see what happens, you know.” In the identical interview, Miocic additionally talked about Tom Aspinall, who had repeatedly known as out Jones prior to now.

Stipe Miocic expresses sympathy for Tom Aspinall

After Jon Jones needed to step apart as a result of damage in November 2023, Stipe Miocic was pulled out by the UFC to order him for the title battle. Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich stepped in to fill the void at UFC 295. Nevertheless, Aspinall was not pleased with the UFC’s determination, as at the moment he demanded a battle with Miocic, however he was given Sergei Pavlovich as a substitute for the interim heavyweight title. Tom Aspinall emerged victorious and has since known as out the division’s king Jon Jones for a battle.

“I get it. I’d feel the same way but I’m not taking anything away from him,” Miocic informed Mahjouri. “The UFC can do what they want. It is what it is. There’s only one guy I want to fight. It’s Jon Jones. But at the same time, the UFC can pick who they want.” Stipe had sympathy for his fellow fighter.

Nevertheless, it’s now claimed that the winner of the upcoming battle between Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall on July 27 at UFC 304 would be the fourth time in historical past that there might be a battle to defend an interim championship belt. This winner will battle the winner of Jones vs. Miocic which as per the sooner revelation is scheduled for November, for the UFC Heavyweight title.

Now, the query for the readers: who do you need to see preventing for the UFC Heavyweight title among the many 4 talked about above? Tell us within the feedback.