J. Jones (photo) challenges S. Miocic and B. Lesnar. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC
Since deciding to officially move to the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg) of the UFC, Jon Jones seems to have no time to waste. In an interval of less than 24 hours, the former champion of the under-93kg category. challenged Stipe Miocic and asked the athlete to accept the title fight before even facing Francis Ngannou. 'Bones' took the opportunity to provoke Brock Lesnar, who is free from his WWE contract.
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“Stipe doesn’t want to face Ngannou because the first fight wasn’t even. From Stipe's point of view, he has more to lose than to gain by facing Ngannou again,” Jones wrote on his Twitter account.
Analyzing the possibilities for the heavyweight champion, Jon understands that Miocic needs something to motivate him to return to the octagon. In this way, 'Bones' explained why he thinks Stipe should accept him as the next title challenger.
“Stipe asked for a new challenge, why not face the best light heavyweight of all time? Also, we are similar sizes. What's more exciting than that? When he recovers, my body should be ready. The fight fits perfectly”, explained Jon.
Enthusiastic about the idea of having a historic fight, 'Bones' knows that, if Stipe is beaten by the French-Cameroonian in a possible duel, everything would go down the drain. So, according to Jones, the champion should think carefully about his next step.
“Stipe versus Francis is high risk, low reward. Stipe versus me makes more sense for both of us. Now, you would really have a super fight. If he (Stipe) loses (to Ngannou), that’s it,” he said.
Excited about the idea of fighting for a new UFC belt, Jon made it even available to the former division champion. Upon learning that the iconic Brock Lesnar no longer part of the group of WWE athletes and is free on the market, Jones didn't miss the opportunity to provoke the giant.
"Brock Lesnar, I end you too”, published Jon.
Brock I'll beatcho ass too
- BONY (@JonnyBones) August 31
Even with Jones' insistence, the former light heavyweight champion may have to wait his turn if UFC president Dana White and his team keep their promise. According to the board, Ngannou will definitely be the next challenger for the heavyweight belt.
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Stipe doesn't want to fight Francis again because the first fight really wasn't close
- BONY (@JonnyBones) August 31
Looking at it from Stipe's point of view, fighting Francis again is definitely more of a losing situation than a win.
- BONY (@JonnyBones) August 31
Stipe asked for a new challenge, why not fight the light heavyweight goat? Besides we're way closer in size. What's more exciting than that?
- BONY (@JonnyBones) August 31
By the time he heals up my body weight should be right where it needs to be. This fight lines up perfectly
- BONY (@JonnyBones) August 31
Stipe versus Francis is high risk low reward. Stipe versus myself actually makes a lot of sense for both of us. Now you actually have a super fight. Stipe loses the fight is gone
- BONY (@JonnyBones) August 31
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