“Now That He Has the Belt..”: After Chael Sonnen, Former Double Division Champ Provides a Major Update on the Jon Jones Stipe Miocic Fight

Jon Jones roared back into the octagon, ending his three-year-long hiatus with a thunderous return. The former light heavyweight kingpin took a bold step, moving up to the heavyweight division. In his debut at a different weight class, he faced off against the formidable natural heavyweight, Ciryl Gane, at UFC 285. Jones wasted no time in making a statement, swiftly dismantling the Frenchman and claiming the championship belt with ease.

Right after this remarkable feat, the 35-year-old wasted no time in calling out the heavyweight royalty, Stipe Miocic, for his next opponent. This clash between two titans is touted to be one of the biggest heavyweight battles in UFC history. However, the likelihood of this epic encounter is currently under scrutiny, casting a shadow of doubt on their impending clash.

‘Jonny Bones’ hinted that this upcoming fight might be his last, adding an air of finality to the already momentous occasion. However, the UFC veteran Chael Sonnen expressed his reservations about the Jones vs. Miocic matchup, further clouding the potential spectacle.

To make matters more concerning, Jones’ close friend and former UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight Champion, Henry Cejudo, offered yet another viewpoint on the matter.

Henry Cejudo anticipates another gap for the return of Jon Jones

‘Triple C’ recently had a conversation with The Schmo, where he weighed in on the ongoing debate about the potential Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight. During the interview, Henry Cejudo expressed his thoughts on the matter, saying, “You never know with Jon,”

He added, “Right now Jon, now that he has the belt back again, he may just say, ‘Hey, I’m gonna, maybe I might just wait again,’ like, you know what I’m saying? Like, I wouldn’t be surprised, too.”

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Even Stipe Miocic has taken his shot at ‘Jonny Bones’, expressing his own doubts regarding the possibility of the fight. The uncertainty surrounding this highly anticipated matchup has left fans and fighters alike speculating about its occurrence.

Initially rumored to take place at UFC 290, the fight failed to materialize. Since then, there have been no official announcements or updates on the potential clash between Jones and Miocic. The silence surrounding this matchup only adds to the intrigue and uncertainty surrounding its fate.

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