Stipe Miocic Set to Face Jon Jones in Highly Anticipated UFC Bout on November 16

Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is gearing up for one of the most significant fights of his career as he prepares to face current heavyweight champion Jon Jones on November 16 at Madison Square Garden. This highly anticipated bout is part of UFC 309 and has generated considerable buzz within the MMA community.

Miocic, who has been out of the octagon for several years, has seen a remarkable shift in public perception. After his loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021, many questioned whether he was on the decline. However, he is now widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in UFC history, with many fans and analysts considering him the only worthy opponent for Jon Jones.

Jones has been vocal in his praise for Miocic, highlighting his achievements and reinforcing the notion that Miocic is the greatest heavyweight of all time. This praise has led some to speculate that Jones may not view Miocic as a significant threat, despite the former champion’s impressive resume.

The upcoming fight against Jones marks a critical moment in Miocic’s career, with many fans eager to see if he can pull off an upset against the current champion. The bout is also significant because it could set the stage for a potential cross-promotion fight between Jones and Francis Ngannou, should Jones emerge victorious.

Ngannou, who recently returned to MMA after a stint in boxing, has expressed his interest in facing Jones and believes that the only obstacle to this fight is UFC CEO Dana White. Ngannou’s return to MMA and his desire for a megafight with Jones have added another layer of intrigue to the already highly anticipated Jones vs. Miocic matchup).