“Maybe He Should Retire…”: Ahead of His Fight Against Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic’s Revelation on How Loss Against Francis Ngannou Made Him Want to Leave MMA Forever Leaves the Fans Divided

Stipe Miocic is considered to be one of the most versatile and proficient fighters in the history of the UFC heavyweight division. Inside the Octagon, he’s a formidable fighter, delivering knockouts with precision. Outside, he’s a dedicated firefighter, battling real-life blazes. His fighting style includes striking, wrestling, and grappling which makes him a complete fighter. ‘Stone Cold’ has been away from fighting since his loss to Francis Ngannou and he is considering retirement after his bout against Jon Jones.

According to Amy Kaplan, Miocic is contemplating bidding farewell to the world of combat sports following his bout against Jon Jones. However, nothing has been definitively clarified as Miocic made a similar statement after his loss to Francis Ngannou.

Fans react to Stipe Miocic contemplating retirement

Stipe Miocic is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters to have ever graced the UFC’s heavyweight division. The 41-year-old has claimed the championship title multiple times. His triumphs over formidable opponents such as Francis Ngannou and Daniel Cormier have solidified his legendary status, not just within the division but also in the entire UFC. However, his last loss to Ngannou has left him pondering his future as a fighter, as he must balance his career in the octagon with his responsibilities as a firefighter. He has thought about retiring multiple times but never really executed it.

His upcoming fight against the current champion Jon Jones will be a big one since this might decide his fate as a fighter. Amy Kaplan claims that she recently had a conversation with Stipe Miocic and he added that he might retire soon enough. However, that’s not all. Kaplan in a tweet added “ I just spoke to Stipe Miocic who says he considered retiring during his time off but he says he feels that way after every fight ”

This statement by Miocic took the fans by surprise who took to the internet to express their varied opinions. Some of the comments by the fans are as follows :

Well that’s not encouraging given he’s about to face his toughest challenge yet . I’m that case, put the house on jones

Y’all forget he’s a full time firefighter huh

I mean, win or lose, he doesn’t have a whole lot left to prove, he’s still one of the greatest heavyweights of all time

Bones will retire him

Least active heavyweight just retire

Idk man maybe he should retire

There will be no considering after the next one.

Judging from the varied reactions of the fans, it is clear that they anticipate Miocic to lose against Jones. There is a constant call for his retirement from the fans. Despite all this, some fans assert that Miocic has already cemented his status as a legend in the division and has nothing more to prove.

The clash of titans: Stipe Miocic vs. Jon Jones at UFC 295

Stipe Miocic has faced a multitude of formidable adversaries and emerged victorious against them all. Miocic, a two-time conqueror of the UFC’s heavyweight throne, currently stands as the illustrious #3-ranked contender in the esteemed UFC heavyweight division as of the October rankings. Possessing a meticulously calculated and all-encompassing approach to combat, he lays claim to an impressive 20-4 win-loss record. Miocic’s success is underscored by his nine fight-night bonus awards, setting a UFC heavyweight division record.

Miocic has faced formidable opponents in his career, and it’s true that he has emerged victorious against them. However, he has not yet squared off against the man widely regarded as the greatest of all time, Jon Jones. Jones, as a fighter, wields such a formidable reputation that the mere thought of facing him strikes fear into his opponents’ hearts. Jones boasts an incredible career record of 27-1, with the sole loss resulting from disqualification. His record speaks for itself.

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UFC 295 is expected to be one of the most highly anticipated cards of the year, primarily because of the Miocic vs. Jones matchup. It will be truly thrilling to witness Miocic’s overall skillset pitted against Jones’ proficiency. The question remains: will it be Stipe Miocic who emerges victorious, or will Jon Jones roar once again? Only time will tell.

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