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The fight gods appear to have no mercy on fans. The eagerly awaited comeback of Stipe Miocic might be delayed or even dusted into oblivion now that Jon Jones has suffered a severe injury and is set to be sidelined for months. And to add more fuel to the fire, Miocic is hinting at retirement. The epic GOAT vs. GOAT matchup that was meant to wreak havoc at 295 now feels like it’s teetering on the edge. It’s almost as if the fight gods are playing a game of luck with the UFC.

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In the midst of the uproar, a rather uncommon occurrence has left the combat community in a state of bewilderment. They were utterly astounded by the unfolding developments that included the infamous OnlyF*ns.

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Stipe Miocic surprises fans with odd move: “UFC needs to pay”

UFC’s Dana White took to Instagram to share some concerning news regarding Jon Jones. He revealed that Jones had recently experienced a torn pectoral tendon during a wrestling training session. White shared footage that featured Jones in a wrestling session with his training partner, only to halt and clutch his injured chest in obvious pain suddenly.

Stipe Miocic, who was already on the verge of retirement, is out of the equation with Jon Jones. Their fight has been replaced with Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich. However, Miocic uploaded a post on his Instagram handle that stated that he is on OnlyF*ns now. The post stated that he would be telling his backstage stories of his fighting days.

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The interesting news took a different turn as fans were divided on the approach. “Ufc needs to pay stipe Miocic more, the hw goat shouldn’t be on of,” stated one fan. As he was a UFC champion, people couldn’t digest the fact that the fighter had to go the OF route.

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However, some fans loved his approach. He last fought Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 in March 2021. “Bros missing for years , comes back with only fans . I love it”

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Stiopic on onlyf*ns

Some fans joked about the news. “That’s all i need is my wife asking why we have only fans on our tax statement ” oh honey it was UFC” righttt”

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People had many contrasting reactions to the revelation. Some even brought Dana White into the situation. After all, the promotion has been under constant fire when it comes to fighter-pay discussions. “The heavyweight goat is now on onlyf*ns… thanks dana”

“Bro why you have an onlyf*ns ?”

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A fan also stated how they were unwilling to pay for the OF subscription. “I like you stipe but I’m not paying 5 dollars for a story. F*cking ridiculous. Ppv charges , espn plus charge raised now fighters want us to pay to hear how they felt about a fight not happening.”

The fans are clearly perplexed by this abrupt turn of events. However, there is some good news. As revealed by Dana White, Miocic versus Jones can still happen!

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Dana White confirms Miocic vs. Jones for next year

The UFC community was speculating that Stipe Miocic would be retiring after the Jon Jones bout got canceled. However, Dana White has publicly announced that they will be fighting next year, as the UFC is planning to keep Miocic ready for the bout once Jones has recovered.

Read More: Is Stipe Miocic Retired? Did the Ex-Champ Hang Up His Gloves After Jon Jones’ Injury Forced Dana White to Make Late Replacements at UFC 295?

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White expressed the real reason behind not offering the interim title fight to Miocic at a Power Slap 5 post-fight press conference. He stated, “To even call Stipe and ask Stipe to fight for an interim title is complete disrespect.”

Despite the fight falling apart, it looks like Miocic will stay under the UFC banner till he faces Jones. What’s your take on this? Tell us in the comments below.

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Suryakant Das is a senior writer who leads UFC live coverage at EssentiallySports, known for his broad expertise and standout professionalism in MMA journalism. Over two years in the field, he has become a key voice on real-time event updates, pre- and post-fight interviews, and analysis of viral moments from the Joe Rogan Experience. His dynamic reporting is backed by selection to the Journalistic Excellence Program, which hones advanced editorial skills and strategic coverage approaches for top talent. Suryakant’s career is defined by his ability to deliver both speed and depth. His versatile background spans sports journalism, content writing, and editorial roles, helping him navigate fast-paced live coverage and deliver meaningful stories with clarity and precision. Recognition from respected MMA figures such as Nina-Marie Daniele and Hall of Famer Michael Bisping further marks him as a trusted authority in the UFC community.

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