The fighting game is unforgiving, and “Father Time” remains undefeated. There’s something bittersweet about watching a former champion’s final fight. Daniel Cormier, who knows a thing or two about facing Stipe Miocic, recently shared his thoughts about his old rival’s performance at UFC 309.
Cormier, who shared the octagon with Miocic three times in some epic battles, had to admit what everyone saw but didn’t want to say. The Stipe who showed up to face Jon Jones wasn’t the same fire-breathing dragon who once dominated the heavyweight division.
“He [Jon] beat Stipe from start to finish. Stipe looked slow if we’re being honest. I think he and I had always had a ton of respect for each other but that was not the guy that was fighting last time he stepped into the Octagon, and he got knocked out by Francis Ngannou,” said Cormier via Good Guy / Bad Guy Show.
Three years away from the cage is a long time, especially when you’re north of 40. Stipe Miocic, who spent those years juggling his firefighting career and family life, stepped into a very different octagon than the one he left. The sport waits for no one, and Jones made that painfully clear with a spinning backkick.
The truth hurts sometimes, especially coming from someone who’s been there. Cormier and Stipe Miocic share a unique bond forged in their trilogy of fights. This made ‘DC’s’ honest assessment even more poignant. He is a guy who knows exactly how dangerous Miocic can be when firing on all cylinders.
Doctor Reveals Stipe Miocic’s Injuries From Jon Jones Fight
Getting kicked by Jon Jones is probably not on anyone’s bucket list, and now fans know why. The recent UFC 309 fight between Jones and Miocic ended with a spinning back kick that had doctors wincing from their seats. Dr. David Abbasi broke down exactly what happened when foot met flesh.
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The kick landed right in the sweet spot of his left side, where all sorts of important bits and pieces live. The guts, spleen, and various organs that really prefer to be left alone. Dr. Abbasi explained how the kick did more than just cause pain; it basically told Stipe Miocic‘s body to hit the emergency shutdown button.
The impact triggered something called the parasympathetic nervous system, which is basically the body’s version of pulling the fire alarm. When this happens, the heart rate drops, blood pressure takes a nosedive, and oxygen level gets low.
Doctor Explains – Jon Jones Body Kick KO of Stipe Miocic. Here’s the Science Briefly!#joniones #StipeMiocic #ufc309 pic.twitter.com/VXsc8KQ55G
— David Abbasi, MD | Orthopedic Surgeon (@DrDavidAbbasi) November 17, 2024
The potential damage list reads like a medical textbook’s greatest hits: fractured ribs, organ lacerations, and a lot of bruising. As fight-ending moves go, this one was less about brute force and more about hitting the body’s reset button in the most spectacular way possible.
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