UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will defend his strap against Daniel Cormier on August 15 at the headliner of UFC 252. This fight will bring their long time rivalry to a befitting end.

However, Miocic is already looking for bigger fish to fry following his scrap with DC. The 37-year-old has teased a potential matchup against the light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, and Miocic has vowed that he will best Bones, no matter what.

That said, Miocic has his sole focus on Cormier at the moment. The upcoming battle between them will settle the debate about the Greatest Heavyweight in the promotion, once and for all.

Stipe Miocic claims he would defeat Jon Jones

While in conversation with James Lynch, Miocic addressed several issues going over his training regime.  DC and Miocic have faced each other twice and have sealed one victory each via knockout.

Thus, the upcoming battle is expected to be a tie-breaker. However, Miocic’s statements regarding a potential fight against Jones are what left people flabbergasted.

When asked to picture a fight against Jones, Miocic did not hesitate to give himself an upper hand. In fact, the Heavyweight champion vowed to fight anyone in the UFC.

“Yeah I mean yeah, it’s up to the UFC. I’d fight anyone,” told Miocic.

While Jones is still undefeated in pro-MMA, Miocic believes he can dethrone the light-heavyweight champion.

As per Miocic, Jones hails from a different weight class (Light heavyweight). Thus, if he ever decides to set foot in the heavyweight roster, Miocic bills it to be a favor on his side.

“I definitely think it would be a great fight for him and I think I’d walk out [as the champ]. “He’s in a different weight class and I think I’d do well. I know I’d do well,” said Miocic.

Since Jones has hinted at his move towards the heavyweight division in the past, the proposed matchup makes sense.

Jones has already cleared the light heavyweight division and looking at his recent feud over pay issues it is safe to assume that he is not returning anytime soon.

Yet, a heavyweight move and a mega-fight against Miocic can garner huge PPV sales. Thus, it seems profitable for Jones at this point to execute his planned heavyweight move.

What’s next for Stipe Miocic?

After settling their trilogy saga for good, Miocic will be on the lookout for fresh prey.

While Francis Ngannou has been billed as the next heavyweight contender, Jon Jones’ inception into the tale can turn the tables.

However, Jones is still out of an official opponent and date of return. Thus, citing the Miocic vs Jones fight as an official matchup would be unfair. Also, when Dana White and Jon Jones are yet to react to Miocic’s statement.

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