Jon Jones was determined to prove he could be just as successful at the highest weight class, and his swiftness in dispatching Ciryl Gane erased any doubts about his place in history. After his move up and a three-year absence, Jon Jones proved that he’s still got it, regaining his championship status with an impressive round one submission victory over ‘Bon Gamin’ at UFC 285.
With his eyes set on cementing his place in heavyweight history, Jones wasted no time in calling out the promotion’s most successful heavyweight champion. Setting his sights on cementing his place in history, Jones wasted no time in calling out heavyweight royalty, Stipe Miocic. However, his call out has received a rather audacious response from Miocic, who seems unfazed by Jones’ latest feat of dominance in the heavyweight division.
Jon Jones receives a bold response for his callout
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During his post-fight interview, Jones boldly challenged Miocic, saying, “Stipe Miocic, I hope you’ve been training my guy.” But the 40-year-old had a NSFW warning for him, according to a tweet.
Stipe Miocic doesn’t have a mic, but he says to Jon Jones, “I will make you my BITCH!” pic.twitter.com/QI0h8ufg5L
— BOXING n BBQ (@BOXINGnBBQ) March 5, 2023
Going by this tweet, Miocic responded to Jones’ call out by saying, “I will make you my b*tch.”
Nevertheless, Stipe Miocic is still looking all set to fight the newly crowned heavyweight champion, who also happens to be his first preference.
Stipe Miocic shares his reason to pick ‘Jonny Bones’ over Ciryl Gane
Miocic has suggested that he’d prefer to face Jon Jones over Ciryl Gane next, indicating that beating the legendary Jones would mean more to his legacy than beating ‘Bon Gamin’.
“I mean, I’ll fight either one [Jon Jones or Ciryl Gane]. I don’t care.” Although when asked again as to whom he would pick if given a choice, he said, “Well, I mean, if it’d be Jon, it’ll be great just ’cause of his legacy.”
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With these developments, the UFC heavyweight division is gaining traction like never before. Jones proved that he is still a force to be reckoned with, and a fight with Miocic is enough to make any fan salivate.
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What did you make of Miocic’s response to the call out? Would you like to see a heavyweight bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic? Who do you think would be dominant between the two? Please let us know in the comments below.
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