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Mastermind Behind Jon Jones’ UFC 285 Triumph Reveals “Only” Way Stipe Miocic Can Beat the Pound-for-Pound Best at UFC 290

Published 03/09/2023, 12:00 PM EST

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Jon Jones‘ victory at UFC 285 is sending shockwaves all throughout the UFC world. The UFC champion delivered as promised. Moreover, the fans expected the former UFC light heavyweight champion to return in full form as he cements his legacy in another division of the promotion. However, a tougher challenge awaits as ‘Bones’ steps into the land of the “baddest men on earth”.

Jones, post his UFC 285 win, called upon the heavyweight GOAT Stipe Miocic in the octagon. Recently, a UFC legend has shared some of his views on how Jones can be beaten by Miocic and laid down some of his qualities.

Henry Cejudo lays down a plan for Stipe Miocic against Jon Jones

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‘Triple C’ has come to the aid of the former UFC heavyweight champion. Henry Cejudo in his podcast revealed the strategy that will be effective against ‘Bones’. He revealed, “You’re going to have to wrestle him.”

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Furthermore, the former double champion added, “So that’s the only thing that I could see Stipe Miocic doing, because his hands, he’s not faster than Jon. He’s got hands; he did get a chance to stop Cormier with the body shot. Jon’s just different. Jon has a different length. Jon recognizes distance a lot better than somebody like DC. The only plan that I see Stipe Miocic going up against Jon is going to be called wrestling… and good luck with that.”

Clearly, Cejudo thinks that the way for Stipe to regain his title from the current champ is through wrestling.

Henry Cejudo talks about Stipe Miocic’s qualities

The former double champion also added some words about the quality that Miocic can use in the fight. ‘Triple C’ is of the opinion that the former champ’s ‘threshold’ and durability are going to win him the game.

Cejudo stated that Miocic “gets better as the fight goes on”. Furthermore, the latters endurance was also pointed out by the former double champion.

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‘Triple C’ added, “the greatest gift that he has is his threshold and endurance. But against a guy like Jon Jones, you need all that and some. I’m going Jon Jones, no more than three (rounds).”

However, Cejudo predicted that Jon Jones will win the fight in the first three rounds. Certainly, Cejudo‘s word should be taken as he masterminded Jones’ victory at UFC 285.

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What do you think about Cejudo’s comments? Do you agree with his words on the two heavyweights? Let us know in the comments.

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC Writer at Essentially Sports. He has had a keen eye on the UFC since 2015 and is a fan of Conor McGregor because of his attitude and charisma. Faizan had been following McGregor's ascent in the sport.
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Vineet Nandwana