Stipe Miocic's Health Update: Ready for Jon Jones at UFC 309

USATue Nov 05 2024
Stipe Miocic is gearing up for his upcoming title fight against Jon Jones at UFC 309. The former heavyweight champ, who is 42, has taken a break from the sport since his loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021. Despite this, Miocic seems confident and ready to face 'Bones' Jones on November 17th. He recently shared in an interview that his break allowed him to rest and improve his skills. Miocic feels stronger and faster, which he believes will give him an edge against Jones. However, not everyone is convinced that Miocic will win. Some UFC fighters, like Tom Aspinall and Derrick Lewis, think Jon Jones will easily win the fight. Aspinall even questioned why Miocic got a title shot after being away from the sport for three years. Lewis predicted that Jones would stop Miocic in the first round. Miocic's age and time away from the sport have raised doubts among his peers. But Miocic is determined to prove them wrong. He's been listening to his body and working on his skills. Whether he can pull off a win remains to be seen.
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    Is the UFC pushing Stipe Miocic into this fight to ensure Jon Jones remains victorious on his return?
    Given his age and the length of his break, what advantages does Miocic hold over Jon Jones?
    Would Stipe Miocic consider postponing the fight to let his son grow up further and avoid getting ‘beat up’?

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