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Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic - When is the fight expected to happen

Jon Jones (left) and Stipe Miocic (right) (Image credits Getty Images) is a fight that every MMA fan is asking for. 'Bones' has been out of the octagon for nearly three years, and Miocic has not fought since suffering defeat at the hands of in March last year. Reports suggest that a fight between the pair is being targeted for UFC 282 in December for the interim title. This fight makes a lot of sense for both fighters. For , it is a way for him to establish himself as a title contender by taking out the #2 ranked heavyweight in the UFC. For Stipe Miocic, it is a chance to beat a man who many consider to be the greatest MMA fighter of all time. It would bring Miocic one step closer to a trilogy fight against Ngannou. UFC has been in dialogue with Jon Jones’ team about fighting in the main event on Dec. 10, sources say. I’m told Jones wants in.

Initial hope was Ngannou x Jones but given Ngannou’s knee recovery + contract status = a long shot. Option 2 is Miocic. But that’s not close to done.UFC has been in dialogue with Jon Jones’ team about fighting in the main event on Dec. 10, sources say. I’m told Jones wants in.Initial hope was Ngannou x Jones but given Ngannou’s knee recovery + contract status = a long shot. Option 2 is Miocic. But that’s not close to done. The UFC has been hinting at this fight for a while now, but the rumors have never come to fruition. Francis Ngannou is out of the picture for the time being since he is recovering from knee surgery. Thus the pair would fight for an interim title. UFC president has also hinted at this potential matchup a number of times, and is looking to bring back 'Bones' into the Octagon as soon as possible.

Jon Jones prefers to fight Stipe Miocic over one dimensional Francis Ngannou

Jon Jones looks set to return to the octagon despite spending nearly three years away from it. His last bout was a controversial win over Dominick Reyes in May 2020. Since then, he has been preparing his body for a move to the heavyweight division. He has been bulking up in a slow and controlled manner to get himself and his body used to fighting in the heaviest weight class in the UFC. The UFC is in talks with the former light-heavyweight champion and are looking to set up a fight between himself and Stipe Miocic. Although Francis Ngannou is the first choice, the French-Cameroonian fighter is currently recovering from knee surgery. Earlier this year, he revealed that he over 'The Predator'. “At this point I’m looking to fight Stipe, I think it proves a lot more. Fighting a fairly one-dimensional fighter fresh off of knee surgery. I don’t know, I believe beating Stipe says more at this point” Hence, a potential interim title fight is being talked about between Jon Jones and Miocic, with the winner of the fight securing a title shot in 2023, as soon as Ngannou is ready to fight again.At this point I’m looking to fight Stipe, I think it proves a lot more. Fighting a fairly one-dimensional fighter fresh off of knee surgery. I don’t know, I believe beating Stipe says more at this point Is it gonna be stipe or Francis. You’d be both ngl champ Is it gonna be stipe or Francis. You’d be both ngl champAt this point I’m looking to fight Stipe, I think it proves a lot more. Fighting a fairly one-dimensional fighter fresh off of knee surgery. I don’t know, I believe beating Stipe says more at this point Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found