Stipe Miocic is able to do the unthinkable at UFC 295 in Madison Sq. Backyard on Nov. 11, 2023.
The proud Ohioan was typically counted out throughout his first reign as UFC Heavyweight champion from Might 2016 to July 2018 and the identical might be stated for his upcoming return. Miocic, 41, will look to reclaim gold for the second time in his profession by dethroning his fellow all-time nice and lately topped Heavyweight kingpin, Jon Jones.
Miocic at the moment finds himself as giant as a +325 underdog in some sportsbooks, per BestFightOdds. The previous champion couldn’t care much less, nevertheless, and intends on leaving a number of combined martial arts (MMA) followers with lighter wallets come battle evening.
“It took me a pair fights however after some time, I simply stopped caring what everybody thought,” Miocic informed BetOnline_ag. “I simply don’t care anymore.
“You assume I’m going to lose? Good for you,” he continued. “You’re going to waste some huge cash now. You’re going to wager towards me, you’re going to lose some cash. Sorry for that however onto the subsequent.”
Miocic final fought in March 2021 when he suffered a title-losing second spherical knockout in his rematch with Francis Ngannou. Since then, the full-time fireman has reportedly been bulking as much as sizes bigger than ever earlier than. Miocic confirmed he’s now over 245 kilos as his battle camp continues.
“I really feel robust, I really feel good,” Miocic stated. “You get some bumps and bruises alongside the way in which however it’s coaching camp. Truthfully, I really feel nice. My head’s proper the place I should be. I’ve an important crew with me, we now have an important crew. On the fitness center and at house, I’m very fortunate.
“[I think] my velocity, my angles [and] I feel punching energy [will give him problems],” he continued. “I hit quite a bit tougher than folks assume. I feel I’ve an important IQ. I at all times change it up and when one thing occurs, I’ll determine a approach out.”
