UFC commentator denies colleague and denies negotiations for fight between Jon Jones and Sergei Pavlovich

Michael Bisping refutes claims made by fellow professional, Chael Sonnen, about 'alternative opponent' for heavyweight champion

Jon Jones after winning the UFC heavyweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

UFC commentator, Michael Bisping denied the statements made by his professional companion, Chael Sonnen, that Ultimate is looking for an alternative opponent to Jon Jones. On your channel YouTube, the analyst contested the former fighter, indicating that Sergei Pavlovich should not face the heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg) next. The 'Plan A' for 'Bones' would be a clash against Stipe Miocic, former division leader.

“Don’t believe everything Chael says. I don't know where he is getting this information from. As someone who works for the UFC, I don't know anything about it. If you are right, Sergei Pavlovich should be next on the list,” Bisping said.

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The 'soap opera' involving Brazil's next opponent Jon Jones reproduces the organization's difficulty in confirming the duel between the champion and Stipe Miocic. Company president, Dana White has already said publicly that he is negotiating the confrontation.

MMA Legend,'Bones' assumed the heavyweight throne in February 2023, when he overcame Cyryl Gane competing for the vacant title. At the time, the North American returned to the sport after three years of inactivity and debuted in the 120,2kg division.

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