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Jon Jones predicts early finish of Stipe Miocic in UFC 295 title fight: ‘Do not count out a first round submission’

Jon Jones predicts first round submission win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 Returning from a three-year-plus hiatus with a stunning first round submission victory back in March, incumbent heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has urged fans and event opponent Stipe Miocic to not rule out him searching for a second straight submission stoppage at UFC 295 – as he prepares for the November clash with Miocic, alongside grappling […]

Returning from a three-year-plus hiatus with a stunning first round submission victory back in March, incumbent heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has urged fans and event opponent Stipe Miocic to not rule out him searching for a second straight submission stoppage at UFC 295 – as he prepares for the November clash with Miocic, alongside grappling phenom, Gordon Ryan.

Jones, a former two-time undisputed light heavyweight champion, minted himself as the heavyweight champion back in March atop a UFC 295 card in March, landing a wholly dominant first round guillotine choke submission win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.

And now booked to fight former two-time heavyweight champion, Miocic in their respective returns at UFC 295 in November, Jones headlines the Madison Square Garden event – which just got it’s official poster and billboard released by the Dana White-led organization last night.

Employing the talents of the above-mentioned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Ryan into his training camp for his return in just over one months’ time, Endicott native, Jones has been widely backed to quickly and decisively dispatch veteran challenger, Miocic.

Jon Jones is training with worlds #1 grappler, Gordon Ryan pic.twitter.com/fUddTe0NNn

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) October 5, 2023

Jon Jones teases submission win over Stipe Miocic at UFC 295

And appearing to feel more than confident of success, Jones warned the Ohio native and fans alike, not to rule out a possible consecutive submission win in ‘The Big Apple’.

“Great having King Ryan back in Albuquerque,” Jon Jones posted on his official Instagram account. “Brother always comes with the best vibes and knowledge. Ladies and gentlemen, do not count out a first round submission.” (H/T MMA Mania)

And whilst providing somewhat of an prediction if moreso a warning to Miocic ahead of their heavyweight tangle, the former has also warned Jones that he will experience real heavyweight power when they share the Octagon in November.

“Power, there’s no question,” Stipe Miocic said. “You’ve got a big man in there throwing bombs. It doesn’t matter if you throw hard or not. All that weight behind a punch with small gloves, anything can happen.”

“He’s (Jon Jones) there to win,” Stipe Miocic explained. “He’s a fighter. He’s one of the best of all time so, he’s going to be ready to go.”

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Photos – NYC themed UFC 295 poster drops ahead of blockbuster Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic championship fight

The UFC have released the official poster for November’s flagship UFC 295 event in Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York – with Endicott favorite, Jon Jones slated to take main event honors against former two-time titleholder, Stipe Miocic. Making their annual trip to ‘The Big Apple’, the Octagon brings with it a stacked […]

Making their annual trip to ‘The Big Apple’, the Octagon brings with it a stacked main card on November 12. – including a championship doubleheader at both the light heavyweight and heavyweight limits.

In the night’s co-headliner, former divisional champion, Jiri Prochazka is booked to make his first outing since June of last year, taking on former middleweight kingpin, Alex Pereira in a vacant light heavyweight title battle.

And after that, a blockbuster fight for the ages is on deck, with former two-time light heavyweight champion-turned undisputed heavyweight best, Jones taking on the returning ex-titleholder, Miocic – who makes his first Octagon walk in almost three years.

UFC 295 gets it’s official New York City-themed poster

Releasing the first official poster ahead of UFC 295 – the event glossier placard features face-offs between Jones and Miocic – with a New York City theme backing each heavyweight, as does a lower image of both light heavyweight championship hopefuls, Prochazka and Pereira.

First official poster for UFC 295 : Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic pic.twitter.com/enXW24jZUg

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) October 5, 2023

Amongst other recent additions to UFC 295 in November, the main card also features a strawweight bout between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace, Mackenzie Dern, and Brazilian former divisional champion, Jessica Andrade at the time of publication.

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Stipe Miocic provides update on retirement plans after UFC 294 fight with Jon Jones: ‘We’ll figure it out’

Despite continued speculation that regardless of result at UFC 295 in November, former two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic will retire – the Ohio native now appears to be largely non-committal on hanging up his gloves after his clash with Jon Jones. Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion under the promotion’s banner, has been sidelined […]

Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion under the promotion’s banner, has been sidelined from the Octagon since he headlined UFC 260 back in 2021, suffering a second round KO loss to fellow former champion, Francis Ngannou, dropping his undisputed heavyweight crown.

And slated to now make his return to the sport atop a UFC 295 card in November at Madison Square Garden against incumbent heavyweight champion, Jones, Miocic has been tipped to likely call time on his illustrious career, regardless of result against the Endicott native.

Stipe Miocic remains non-committal on future after UFC 295

However, according to the former titleholder, retirement seems to be at the back of his mind at the moment ahead of the New York clash – claiming he plans to just figure out what is next for him once the event has come and gone.

“I’ve thought about that since after my first UFC fight,” Stipe Miocic told MMA Fighting. “Right now, I’m just focused on November 11. That’s all I care about. Once it’s done, we’ll figure it out.”

Largely regarded as arguably the greatest heavyweight fighter to ever compete in mixed martial arts, Miocic, who has twice struck gold under the promotion’s banner, has landed victories over the likes of Daniel Cormier, Francis Ngannou, Junior dos Santos, Alistair Overeem, Fabricio Werdum, Andrei Arlovski, Mark Hunt, Gabriel Gonzaga, and Philip de Fries to name a few.

Widely backed to suffer defeat to home town star, Jones in November, Miocic has been tipped to potentially spring an upset over the heavyweight champion by Ngannou – who has twice shared the Octagon with the veteran fan favorite.

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Stipe Miocic reveals UFC contract axed boxing fight plans ahead of Jon Jones title clash in November: ‘I’ve tried’

Former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic has revealed the fact he is still tied into a contract with the UFC, he was unable to pursue a professional boxing debut ahead of his UFC 295 headliner against Jon Jones in November at Madison Square Garden. Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight titleholder under the banner […]

Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight titleholder under the banner of the promotion, is slated to headline UFC 295 next month in New York City, taking on incumbent heavyweight best, Jones over the course of five rounds in a championship showdown.

Sidelined since 2021, Ohio native, Miocic has yet to feature since he suffered a second round knockout loss to promotional veteran, Francis Ngannou in their title fight rematch.

Stipe Miocic reveals UFC deal prevented boxing debut

And ahead of his championship outing against Jones, Miocic has revealed he attempted to follow in the footsteps of Cameroonian heavyweight Ngannou and make a boxing debut, however, his links to the UFC immediately scuppered those plans.

“Yeah, no, I definitely tried, you know,” Stipe Miocic told Bloody Elbow during a recent interview. “It just didn’t work out. They couldn’t find any agreement, I guess you would say. You’re in the contract with the UFC, so it’s kind of hard to go the opposite way, because you’re a mixed martial arts, not boxer.”

“It didn’t work out, you know, I’ve definitely tried,” Stipe Miocic explained. “The worst thing they could say is ‘No.’ But listen, I wish nothing but the best for Francis.”

Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocic) warns Jon Jones (@JonnyBones) that he'll be on the receiving end of real heavyweight stopping power at #UFC295.https://t.co/Jb8LZ5d75u

— LowKickMMA.com (@LowKick_MMA) September 30, 2023

Receiving backing to land an upset win over Endicott native Jones from Ngannou ahead of his championship fight return in ‘The Big Apple’, former two-time titleholder, Miocic has also noted his hope that Ngannou lands a victory over undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury in their October boxing match at the end of this month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Stipe Miocic hoping for UFC alum Francis Ngannou win against Tyson Fury: ‘I hope he just shocks the world’

Sharing a two-fight series with fellow former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, incoming championship challenger, Stipe Miocic has offered the Cameroonian words of encouragement ahead of his professional boxing debut against WBC champion, Tyson Fury this month in Saudi Arabia – claiming he hopes Ngannou lands a shock upset win. Ngannou, a former undisputed […]

Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, is slated to make his professional boxing debut on October 28. in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – taking on incumbent WBC titleholder, Fury in a 10 round, non-title clash.

As for Miocic, the Ohio native will make his return to mixed martial arts in November atop a UFC 295 card at Madison Square Garden, taking on incumbent heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, as he attempts to clinch the undisputed crown for a record-setting third separate time.

Stipe Miocic backs Francis Ngannou to beat Tyson Fury this month

And receiving praise from Batié native, Ngannou ahead of his return against Jones, Miocic was backed to prove a real challenge to the Endicott native, with the latter now claiming he hopes Cameroon knockout artist, Ngannou lands an upset win over Fury.

“Good for him (Francis Ngannou), I wish him nothing but the best, man,” Stipe Miocic told ESPN during a recent interview. “Bigger and better things. I hope he does well. Tyson’s one of the best boxers of all time. But it’s a fight, Francis hits hard and he moves well. I just hope he shocks the world.”

“I think Francis finds a way,” Stipe MIocic continued. “He makes it a fight. Not so much technical, he just makes it a fight. I think he’ll be alright – anyone can win. It’s a fight, anything can happen.” (Transcribed by MMA News)

Twice sharing the Octagon with Ngannou during his first and second heavyweight title reign, Miocic handed the former his first promotional loss in their first pairing, landing a unanimous decision win – before Ngannou sprung a shocking upset knockout win in their title rematch in 2021.

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Stipe Miocic promises to show Jon Jones real heavyweight power at UFC 295: ‘Anything can happen’

Former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic has plans to show incumbent divisional champion, Jon Jones what real power at the weight class looks like at UFC 295 in November, claiming “anything can happen” while both sport four ounce gloves. Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the promotion, is slated […]

Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the promotion, is slated to make his fighting return for the first time since 2021 later this year, headlining uFC 295 in a heavyweight title challenge against Jones at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Sidelined in the time since, Ohio veteran, Miocic most recently suffered a thunderous second round KO loss to two-time foe and former undisputed heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou in the pair’s heavyweight title rematch.

As for Jones, the Endicott native made his return to the Octagon following a three-year-plus hiatus back in March of this year, defeating former interim champion, Ciryl Gane in the pair’s vacant heavyweight championship offing – wrapping up a first round guillotine choke win over the Frenchman at UFC 285.

Stipe Miocic warns Jon Jones of true heavyweight power ahead of UFC 295

Sharing his thoughts on the pairing with Jones at the penultimate flagship event of the year for the promotion, Miocic warned that with smaller gloves, anything can and usually does happen.

“Power, there’s no question,” Stipe Miocic told MMA Junkie Radio. “You’ve got a big man in there throwing bombs. It doesn’t matter if you throw hard or not. All that weight behind a punch with small gloves, anything can happen.”