Stipe Miocic Gained’t Dwell on Not Getting Francis Ngannou Trilogy
Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com obtained an opportunity to talk to Stipe Miocic. The previous two-time UFC heavyweight champion was requested about not getting that trilogy with Francis Ngannou. Miocic mentioned it’s one thing he couldn’t management.
“I used to be attempting. I used to be attempting to get the rematch,” Miocic mentioned about pursuing the Ngannou trilogy when talking to MMA Combating. “Then he left and it didn’t occur sadly.
“Hear, I’m a fighter. I don’t work for the UFC internally and [figuring] out matchmaking. It’s what they needed to do and it’s what they did.”
Whereas Miocic would’ve appreciated to have had one other go at Ngannou, he doesn’t maintain a grudge with “The Predator” for leaving the UFC in favor of two profitable boxing matches and a take care of PFL.
“Yeah in fact [I was bummed] as a result of I needed the rubber match,” Miocic mentioned. “But additionally on the similar level, he’s doing higher for himself and his household. I’m not mad at him. He’s doing nice.”
Miocic can be difficult Jon Jones for the heavyweight gold at UFC 309. The occasion can be held inside Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis on November sixteenth.
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