The road to UFC 309 took an unexpected turn recently. This came in the form of former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic disrespecting Jon Jones ahead of their matchup. The champion was not very thrilled with these comments and called him out on it. Now, the Ohio native has extended an olive branch to ‘Bones’ after his heated “b*tch” comment made waves in the MMA community.
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Miocic addressed the situation with a straightforward approach that has become his trademark. His response was refreshingly genuine, lacking the usual defensive posturing that often accompanies such situations in combat sports.
“Oh yeah. He was just talking to me and I was talking to him. Bring it on. I didn’t try to hurt his feelings. I mean, I was just fired up… I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to disrespect him in any way. It was just the moment, the heat of the moment. I mean, sorry.”
Miocic confessed that this was just the heat of the moment and apologized for his comments. The timing of this exchange adds another layer of intrigue to their upcoming Madison Square Garden showdown. Both men stand on the brink of making history—Miocic is chasing a record-tying third heavyweight title reign, while Jones aims to join an elite club of dual-division champions who’ve successfully defended both belts.
This whole episode reminded fans that beneath the tough exteriors of these elite fighters lies a deep mutual respect. Stipe Miocic, never one for manufactured drama, has always let his fighting do the talking. His quick apology aligns perfectly with the blue-collar ethics he has maintained throughout his career.
Stipe Miocic Still Unsure About MMA Retirement
The heavyweight division legend finds himself at a career crossroads. Miocic, the former two-time UFC heavyweight champion and full-time firefighter, approaches his UFC 309 bout against Jon Jones with more than just a title on his mind. At 42, the question of retirement looms larger than ever.
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The Ohio native has always marched to the beat of his own drum. While most fighters dedicate themselves solely to the cage, Miocic has maintained his firefighting career throughout his championship reign. In a recent chat with Jake Paul, Miocic admitted that retirement thoughts surface after every fight. This confession carries extra weight given his three-year absence from competition.
“I don’t know, man, after every fight I think about retiring. So we’ll see. Right now I’m just going to worry about the fight. I’m not going to worry about retirement until after the fight.”
Time away from the octagon hasn’t diminished Stipe Miocic’s competitive spirit. Instead, the heavyweight great chose to bide his time, staying sharp through his day job and waiting for the right opportunity. When the UFC came calling with the Jon Jones fight, the firefighter-fighter couldn’t resist answering the bell one more time.
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