Anthony Smith suggests that Jones' challenge to Miocic reflects the legend's insecurity: 'Easier fight'

J. Jones (photo) has not fought professionally since February 2020. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

The 'soap opera' about the debut of Jon Jones in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg.) of the UFC raised suspicions regarding the legend's confidence, on the part of Anthony Smith. Upon learning of 'Bones' challenge, Stipe Miocic, knowing that Francis Ngannou The former challenger for the under-2022kg group title will probably be out of action for the entire 93 season. launched his theory. For the fighter, the attack reflects the MMA legend's caution in taking risks in the new division.

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"Jon Jones had the worst period of marriage of fights and his publications in Twitter. Everyone wants Jon Jones fight, the public has been begging for it. We want to see him at heavyweight and we haven't heard or seen anything from him. There are no fight confirmations. He doesn't say anything until a title fight. After, Francis Ngannou gets hurt and has contractual problems”, asked Smith, in an interview with the podcast 'Belive You Me'.

Questioning Jon's initial neutrality before Ngannou's fateful injury, Anthony continued. The athlete then began his theory about why the former light heavyweight champion remained silent until days after the outcome of the fight. UFC 270, culminating in the challenge to Stipe Miocic.

"Cyryl Gane loses and now he (Jones) wants to fight. It's as if he waited for this big bubble that has grown to want to fight. I love Stipe (Miocic), I just don't think it's as big a fight as he could have at heavyweight. It's very smart of him, and the best 'marriage'. I would say Stipe is outside the top three or four in the division. It's the easiest fight. I’m not saying it’s easy, but it’s the easiest,” he concluded.

Considered by many to be the best MMA fighter of all time, 'Bones' hasn't stepped into the octagon for over two years. In his last performance, the athlete surpassed Dominick reyes and defended the light heavyweight title. Months later, the North American gave up his throne and began dedicating himself to gaining muscle mass to enter the 120,2kg category.