One of the most anticipated fights in the history of the UFC is already around the corner. Although it is true that it has lost some degree of excitement by arriving later than expected, since it was going to be held last year, two of the most legendary fighters of the American company will be facing each other inside the most famous octagon on the planet. On the one hand, Jon Jones, for many the best of all time; on the other, Stipe Miocic, for many others the best heavyweight in history.
It will be the current champion, Jon Jones, who puts his UFC title at stake against the former monarch, Stipe Miocic, who will probably throw his gloves on the mat after the duel, a sign that he will put an end to his professional career at his 42 years old, since, for a long time, his main job has been to be a firefighter in the United States.
But, in the absence of what happens inside the cage, which in this sport can be unpredictable, the UFC is already beginning to think about what would happen next for Jon Jones. He has already stated during the week of the fight that he would like to face some rivals such as the light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira, or others of lesser importance such as the former champion Jamahal Hill and even the former challenger Derrick Lewis.
These statements have not pleased the boss of the UFC, Dana White, who wanted to clear up any type of doubt regarding the future of his biggest star. “If Jon Jones wants to continue fighting in the UFC, the next one will have to be Tom Aspinall (interim heavyweight champion),” he pointed out bluntly during the press conference open to the public, before the emaciated face of the current absolute heavyweight champion. . The truth is that he still has the Miocic challenge ahead of him.
Dana White say that Jon Jones is NOT ducking Tom Aspinall
He also explains why he won’t book Pereira vs Jones:
“[Pereira’s] wrestling isn’t even near the level of Jon Jones, and Jon Jones is way bigger than him.”
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Furthermore, in conversation with the famous American radio host Jim Rome, Dana White has explained why he does not want Alex Pereira to be Jon Jones’ next opponent. «The fight of [Pereira] “He’s not even close to the level of Jon Jones, and Jon Jones is much bigger than him,” argued the UFC CEO. It is a complete slam of the door on the possibility of this lawsuit taking place in the short term, which on the other hand seduces mixed martial arts fans and Pereira himself, who aims to become the first three-time champion. divisions in UFC.
