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Stipe Miocic Reveals Team Is Working On Training Location, Date For Daniel Cormier Fight

Miocic: Cormier Just Likes To Make Noise There is no need for an interim title fight — UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is planning on fighting Daniel Cormier soon. Miocic was expected to defend his title against Cormier in a trilogy fight later this year. However, the Cleveland native recently stated that he wouldn’t compete […]

Miocic: Cormier Just Likes To Make Noise

There is no need for an interim title fight — UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is planning on fighting Daniel Cormier soon.

Miocic was expected to defend his title against Cormier in a trilogy fight later this year. However, the Cleveland native recently stated that he wouldn’t compete unless he had a proper training camp amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

That led some to believe he wouldn’t fight at all which Miocic claimed wasn’t going to be the case. UFC president Dana White even went as far as suggesting he could strip Miocic if he doesn’t fight.

If that were the case, Cormier stated he would be open to facing Francis Ngannou for an interim title. Miocic, however, reiterated that he very much plans on fighting Cormier.

He’s even working with the UFC on training locations and a fight date.

“I’ve already said I’m going to fight DC. He just likes to make noise. My team is working on securing a training location and dates w UFC. I have five belts at home. I don’t need to sit on anything. If I didn’t have a torn retina, I would’ve already fought & retired @dc_mma .”

I’ve already said I’m going to fight DC. He just likes to make noise. My team is working on securing a training location and dates w UFC. I have five belts at home. I don’t need to sit on anything. If I didn’t have a torn retina, I would’ve already fought & retired @dc_mma . #SM https://t.co/6ZHnd1xhlg

— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocic) May 11, 2020

Hopefully, there are updates on this soon, especially based on the overall success of UFC 249 this past weekend.

When do you think we’ll see the trilogy?

Francis Ngannou Has Kind Words For Jairzinho Rozenstruik Following UFC 249

Francis Ngannou is all class after his knockout victory over Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Ngannou and Rozenstruik shared the Octagon this past Saturday night (May 9). The heavyweight tilt was featured on the main card of UFC 249. Ngannou was in search of his…

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Daniel Cormier Says He’d Fight Francis Ngannou If Stipe Miocic Is Stripped Of UFC Gold

Daniel Cormier is changing his tune on the “Stipe Miocic trilogy or bust” mentality. The competitive nature in Cormier makes it so that losing is not an option. As many fighters know, the harsh reality is that sometimes it’s the only …

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Francis Ngannou Expecting Another Long Layoff If Miocic vs. Cormier 3 Happens

Francis Ngannou could be stuck waiting for a fight once again. Ngannou knocked out Jairzinho Rozenstruik in emphatic fashion on the UFC 249 main card last night as he required just 20 seconds to earn the victory. It made it four straight first-round finishes for “The Predator” who is undoubtedly next in line for a […]

Francis Ngannou could be stuck waiting for a fight once again.

Ngannou knocked out Jairzinho Rozenstruik in emphatic fashion on the UFC 249 main card last night as he required just 20 seconds to earn the victory. It made it four straight first-round finishes for “The Predator” who is undoubtedly next in line for a heavyweight title shot.

The problem is when current champion Stipe Miocic will defend his title next. Miocic is expected to face Daniel Cormier in a trilogy fight later this year. However, he has also stated that he won’t fight unless he has a proper training camp amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

That makes things uncertain when it comes to Ngannou’s next fight.

“Honestly, I don’t know what is up next,” Ngannou said in the post-fight press conference (via MMA Junkie). “I think I’m going to let my manager talk with the UFC and see how it goes and see what they say. It’s very confusing, because right now, yes, we know Stipe is going to fight ‘DC.’”

Until last night, Ngannou struggled to land a fight with his last outing being his first-round knockout of Junior dos Santos back in July.

And even if Miocic ends up fighting Cormier later this year, Ngannou envisions it being another possible nine months up to a year without a fight which wouldn’t be ideal.

“The question is: When?” Ngannou added when asked of his return fight. “This is May – the beginning of May. We don’t know when. I have to wait for that fight and expect that the winner doesn’t get an injury or get hurt. Then, he’ll go take some rest, take vacation, and come back after two or three months. Then, he’ll go to training camp.

“I’ll end up with maybe nine months or one year again, this time. It’s something I didn’t like at all. I don’t want to be in that space again.”

Hopefully for everyone’s case, we get to see Miocic vs. Cormier III soon.

Do you think Ngannou will be stuck waiting again?

UFC 249 Bonuses: Justin Gaethje Snags Two More Paychecks

The UFC 249 bonuses have been released. Last night (May 9), UFC 249 took place inside the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. The event was held behind closed doors, meaning no fans were in attendance. The card featured two title b…

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UFC 249 Results: Justin Gaethje, Francis Ngannou Headline Top Main Card Winners

Justin Gaethje walked away the biggest winner of UFC 249 with a stunning fifth-round TKO win over Tony Ferguson to capture the interim lightweight championship in the main event…