The highly awaited heavyweight championship bout featuring Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic is scheduled for November, with a chance to headline UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Jones claimed the title by defeating Ciryl Gane in March 2023, while Miocic aims to solidify his status as the top heavyweight by challenging Jones. Speculations regarding potential retirement for either fighter post-matchup have emerged, with UFC CEO Dana White suggesting that Miocic might retire after the fight.
Post the showdown, there are talks suggesting a potential matchup between Jones and UFC’s interim heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, who has been impressing in the promotion with his stellar performances. White is of the view that Aspinall’s rising popularity could entice Jones to accept the challenge, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest fighters in history.
Despite the buzz around Aspinall, White is keeping his focus on the imminent clash between Jones and Miocic, highlighting the mutual respect both fighters deserve for the chance to square off. The fight has been in the making for a significant period, with injuries and other factors causing delays in the matchup. Nevertheless, White is optimistic that the victor of the Jones-Miocic fight will only heighten the anticipation for a future potential faceoff with Aspinall.
