Former champion Randy Couture suggests that Stipe Miocic is the most favored candidate to take down current heavyweight champion Jon Jones, despite competition from champions like Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall. Jones is poised to return to the octagon in November at UFC 309 to face Miocic in a bout that had been rescheduled. Jones has been absent from competition for more than 500 days due to legal issues earlier this year. In his previous fight, Jones secured the heavyweight title with a swift victory over Ciryl Gane.
Couture believes that Miocic’s extensive experience gives him the best shot at defeating Jones, even though competitors like Aspinall and Pereira present formidable obstacles. Couture also speculates that the extended break from competition may have only made Jones stronger. Pereira faces a significant challenge in moving up a weight class to take on larger opponents like Jones. The big question looms: Will Miocic be able to emerge victorious against Jones in their imminent matchup?
