Stipe Miocic is keen on facing Jon Jones next, with the fight potentially scheduled for November. Miocic acknowledges that the UFC makes the final decision on fights, not him, and Jones is also enthusiastic about the opportunity to fight Miocic and further cement his career.
Former UFC welterweight Matt Brown is supporting the matchup, praising the successful careers of both fighters and urging critics to back the fight. Despite Miocic’s break from fighting and recent loss to Francis Ngannou, Brown believes he deserves this chance.
Brown disregards concerns about Miocic’s age, particularly in the heavyweight category where experience often surpasses speed and reaction time. He highlights that older fighters have excelled in the heavyweight division previously.
According to Brown, Jones choosing to wait for the Miocic bout instead of taking on other heavyweights is justifiable as he aims for legacy fights to solidify his place in MMA history.
Brown stresses that Jones has already established his legacy and doesn’t need to prove himself in the heavyweight division to be recognized as one of the greatest fighters of all time.
