Miocic reveals support for Ngannou against Gane and rules out the possibility of retirement

S. Miocic (left) and F. Ngannou (right) faced each other in the UFC 260. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Run over by Francis Ngannou No. UFC 260, Stipe Miocic is more than willing to repeat the confrontation against the French-Cameroonian. To this end, the former heavyweight champion admitted to supporting his former rival in the fight to unify the heavyweight title (up to 120,2kg) against him. Cyryl Gane, which does not yet have a confirmed date. Thus, the veteran rules out any possibility of leaving MMA.

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“I want to get the belt back. I definitely want the rematch with Francis. I hope he keeps (the belt), so we can fight again and I can get what's mine”, said Miocic, in an interview with 'MMA fighting'.

To try to fulfill his wish, Stipe must wait for the meeting between Ngannou and Gane. Willing to stay 'in line', the 39-year-old fighter rules out any possibility of hanging up his gloves.

“I really don’t worry about retirement. I'm having fun. As long as my body feels good and I'm having fun, I'm going to keep fighting,” she concluded.

Holding the record for heavyweight title defenses (three in total), Miocic is considered one of the best representatives in the division of all time. Today, the veteran has 24 commitments in professional MMA, with 20 triumphs and four setbacks.

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