Stipe Miocic opened up about lacking out on arguably his largest profession battle to today.
The previous UFC heavyweight champion was disenchanted to see his title battle with Jon Jones fall by way of, simply a few weeks away from the occasion. Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) and Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) had been alleged to headline UFC 295 at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York on Nov. 11 – a card that celebrates the UFC’s thirtieth anniversary. Sadly, Jones suffered a torn pectoral muscle in coaching and is predicted to be out for eight months.
The information was a low blow for Miocic.
“How did I really feel after I awakened right this moment? Like I received kicked within the nuts,” Miocic mentioned on his OnlyFans account. “Within the morning, I woke as much as my telephone vibrating. It was darkish, I had my son on prime of me, making an attempt to maneuver and get my telephone. I lastly received my telephone and had a textual content message from my supervisor saying my battle was off.
“I couldn’t sleep the remainder of the evening. I used to be alleged to battle Jon Jones in about two weeks in New York, UFC 295, Madison Sq. Backyard. I used to be fairly enthusiastic about that. Really actually excited. I assume he tore one thing in his chest. Sadly, that occurs. It’s a part of the sport. Hopefully he will get higher and feels higher, however what occurs now? Do I battle someone else? I don’t know.”
In response to the battle falling by way of, the UFC carried out an interim title battle between Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall. Miocic says the UFC didn’t provide him the chance to battle for the interim belt to remain on UFC 295 regardless of being prepared for the occasion.
“I don’t know why I didn’t get picked, which is ok,” Miocic mentioned. “I perceive they’ve a route they wish to go. I’m okay with that. Each man within the division is hard. I undoubtedly wish to battle the largest fish, which is Jon Jones.
“It wasn’t my selection, it was theirs. Hear, all the things occurs for a purpose. The battle being canceled, it sucks. No query about it. Sadly, that’s simply the sport we’re in. It occurs. Like I mentioned, I hope he’s okay. You wish to be one of the best, you’ve received to beat one of the best. I need that belt again. It’s my belt. It’s going to occur.”
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