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Stephen Thompson open to UFC 290 return in July, eyeing ‘Exciting’ fight with Michel Pereira next

Snapping his losing run in the main event of UFC Fight Night Orlando back in December of last year, two-time welterweight title challenger, Stephen Thompson has sights set on a return to the Octagon in the coming months – welcoming a fight with dynamic Brazilian striker, Michel Pereira. Thompson, the current #7 ranked welterweight contender, […]

Thompson, the current #7 ranked welterweight contender, managed to turn in an impressive eventual finish of Riverside striker, Kevin Holland in the main event of UFC Orlando last year – landing a fourth round corner stoppage TKO victory, Thompson earned a Fight of the Night bonus for his efforts in the ‘Sunshine State’.

Prior to his victory over Holland, the SImponsville native had dropped consecutive unanimous decision losses to grappling standouts, Belal Muhammad, and one-time welterweight title challenger, Gilbert Burns.

Stephen Thompson eyes fight with Michel Pereira in UFC return

Recently seen pictured at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada – alongside former two-division champion, Conor McGregor – who is filming The Ultimate Fighter 31, Thompson revealed he is targeting a return to the Octagon, potentially at UFC 290 during International Fight Week.

“Man, I’m looking at like May, June – maybe International Fight Week,” Stephen Thompson told Submission Radio during a recent interview. “Right now, like you said, I’m ranked number seven, he’s ranked higher than me. He’s looking for the title, and the title’s always at the top of my to-do list. After those two losses I had against Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad, you know, I just didn’t want a grappler at that moment. And, that’s predominantly what he likes to go for, is submissions.”

“I’m actually looking towards Michel Pereira, which I think would be just an exciting fight,” Stephen Thompson explained. “You know, that’s kind of where my mind’s at right now. And after that, we’ll hopefully get somebody that’s ranked above me. After those two losses, I gotta earn my way back up to fight somebody that’s ranked above me, and I understand that. So, I thin somebody like Michel, put on another show, and we’ll look at somebody that’s ranked above me.”

In the midst of a five-fight winning streak, Pereira most recently landed a decision win over division staple, Santiago Ponzinibbio, following a run of successes over Andre Fialho, Niko Price, Khaos Williams, and Zelim Imadaev.

Jon Jones previews Stipe Miocic matchup ahead of potential UFC 290 fight: ‘This means the world to me’

Jon Jones UFC 290 Stipe Miocic matchup means the world Recently minted undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has claimed that a potential UFC 290 return to fight former two-tiem division champion, Stipe Miocic “means the world” to him, as he looks to defend his title for the first time. Headlining UFC 285 last weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jones managed to clinch the vacant […]

Recently minted undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has claimed that a potential UFC 290 return to fight former two-tiem division champion, Stipe Miocic “means the world” to him, as he looks to defend his title for the first time.

Headlining UFC 285 last weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jones managed to clinch the vacant heavyweight title with a stunning, opening round guillotine choke win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.

Claiming he gave Gane a “chiropractic adjustment” with his taut first round guillotine choke win, Jones immediately called for a title defense opposite the above-mentioned Ohio veteran, Miocic, who revealed pre-fight that he had already been offered a title fight against the UFC 285 main event winner for July.

Jon Jones walked back a potential UFC 290 fight with Stipe Miocic initially

Remaining coy on a July return to the Octagon during International Fight Week, Jones has explained, however, how the opportunity to fight Miocic – whom he considers the greatest heavyweight of all time, means the world to him.

“There has never been a fight that means more to me than beating Stipe Miocic,” Jon Jones said on the UFC 285 post-fight show. “I don’t think I’ve ever fought a GOAT and people consider him the greatest heavyweight of all time. None of my past champions that I’ve beat were considered GOATs, so this GOAT versus GOAT [fight], means the world to me.”

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— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 10, 2023

Sidelined since March 2021, Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, headlined UFC 260 against former undisputed titleholder, Francis Ngannou in the pair’s heavyweight championship rematch, suffering a thunderous second round KO loss to the Batié knockout artist.

During his two successful title reigns, Miocic landed championship defenses against Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, Ngannou, and common-opponent, former two-division gold holder, Daniel Cormier.

Jon Jones walks back UFC 290 return against Stipe Miocic in July: ‘That was kinda just sprung on me’

Recently minted undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones has claimed that a return date at International Fight Week in July to face off with former division titleholder, Stipe MIocic was “kinda sprung” on him, and admits he needs to first talk to his team regarding a comeback. Snapping a three-year plus hiatus from the Octagon […]

Snapping a three-year plus hiatus from the Octagon last weekend atop a UFC 285 pay-per-view card, Jones managed to clinch the vacant heavyweight championship with a stunning opening round guillotine choke win over former interim champion, Ciryl Gane.

In the immediate aftermath of his victory, Jones, who declared himself as the greatest of all time – called out the consensus greatest heavyweight of all time in the form of Miocic – who was sitting front and center at the T-Mobile Arena in attendance.

Urging the Ohio native to take time from his job as a fireman to focus on a July return against him, Jones was targeted initially to feature atop UFC 290 this summer in the first week of July, however, took to Twitter to walk back a quickfire turnaround.

“More than likely,” Jon Jones tweeted of an International Fight Week comeback. “Felt like that was kind of sprung on me. Need to talk with my team/UFC and come up with a plan.”

More than likely, felt like that was kind of sprung on me. Need to talk with my team/UFC and come up with a plan. https://t.co/BgRhTBYjNg

— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 10, 2023

Denying former two-time heavyweight champion, Miocic has regressed since dropping the undisputed title to former gold holder, Francis Ngannou back in early 2021, Jones claims the Euclid veteran is “better than he’s ever been”.

Jon Jones believes Stipe Miocic is “better than he’s ever been”

“In my head he’s (Stipe Miocic) better than he’s ever been,” Jon Jones tweeted. “He’s definitely a lot more experienced and well-rounded then (sic) (Ciryl) Gane. This is an extremely important fight for both of our legacies, I must treat it as such.”

In my head he’s better than he’s ever been. He’s definitely a lot more Experienced and well-rounded then Gane. This is an extremely important fight for both of our legacies, I must treat it as such. https://t.co/RqlXq16osw

— BONY (@JonnyBones) March 10, 2023

Jon Jones huge betting favorite to defeat Stipe Miocic in expected UFC 290 championship battle

Off the back of his spectacular vacant heavyweight championship victory at UFC 285 last weekend, former light heavyweight kingpin, Jon Jones has opened as quite the massive betting favorite to defeat former two-time heavyweight best, Stipe Miocic, ahead of a targeted UFC 290 clash in July. Jones, the newly-minted undisputed heavyweight champion, headlined UFC 285 […]

Jones, the newly-minted undisputed heavyweight champion, headlined UFC 285 last Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada against former interim division champion, Ciryl Gane – clinching the crown in a stunning opening round guillotine choke victory.

Rallying after suffering an inadvertent groin strike in the opening exchanges against the Frenchman, Jones would then take Gane to the Octagon canvas successfully, before working his way to the fence.

Hand-fighting briefly, Jones then locked up a taut guillotine choke on the MMA Factory Paris staple – forcing a rather timely submission from the former interim gold holder.

And in the immediate aftermath of the triumph, Jones, now a two-time undisputed champion during his tenure with the UFC, was floated for an International Fight Week with the above-mentioned, Miocic in July atop a UFC 290 pay-per-view card by organization leader, Dana White.

Whilst predicting a victory of his own over Jones, opening markets have placed the new champion as quite the sizeable betting favorite over Miocic, with the Endicott native placed as high as a -355 favorite. As for the former titleholder, he has opened as a notable betting underdog at +290. Picking Jones – even as part of a 1xBet, could likely see you land some notable returns on the consensus greatest fighter of all time.

Sidelined since UFC 260 back in 2021, Miocic headlined a UFC Apex facility card against Cameroonian knockout artist and former division kingpin, Francis Ngannou in the pair’s title rematch – dropping his place atop the division in a spectacular one-punch second round KO loss.

First striking gold back in 2016 in Brazil, Miocic stopped Fabricio Werdum on enemy territory, before defeating Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, and the aforenoted, Ngannou during his first reign as champion. Despite his knockout loss to Ngannou, Miocic has since retained his rank as the #1 division challenger – now seated below just Jones.

A former two-time light heavyweight gold holder to boot, Jones, a former Jackson-Wink MMA staple, clinched the title for a second time with a rematch win over Alexander Gustafsson.

And in three successful title defenses before his heavyweight division leap, Jones would defeat the trio of Anthony Smith, Thiago Santos, and Dominick Reyes in decision wins. Following his February 2020 debated judging win over Reyes, Jones vacated his light heavyweight crown in August of that year.

Once more opening as a betting favorite in a potential fight with Miocic, Jones, in fact, opened as quite the significant betting underdog ahead of his fight with Gane last weekend – before comfortably closing as a betting favorite en route to his submission win to land undisputed heavyweight spoils. Jones had not opened as a betting underdog since his sophomore Octagon appearance against the late, Stephan Bonner back in 2009.

Stipe Miocic confident ahead of future Jon Jones fight: ‘It sucks that he’s going to lose’

Former two-time undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic appears poised to challenge recently minted division kingpin, Jon Jones for gold at UFC 290 in July. And is supremely confident of handling him his first legitimate professional loss. Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined since March […]

Miocic, a former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined since March 2021, suffering a thunderous second round KO loss to former champion, Francis Ngannou in the pair’s rematch.

As for Jones, the Endicott native headlined UFC 285 last Saturday in his Octagon return, stopping Ciryl Gane with a stunning guillotine choke inside just two minutes, clinching the vacant heavyweight title.

However, prior to the event, Ohio veteran, Stipe Miocic revealed the UFC had offered him a return in July during International Fight Week at UFC 290 – against either Jones or Gane.

And in the immediate aftermath of UFC 285, Dana White confirmed Jones would be making his first title defense opposite division favorite, Miocic this summer.

Stipe Miocic confident of win over Jon Jones

Fancying his chances of landing gold for a third time in a matchup against look-see-do standout, Jones – Miocic claimed that it “sucks” that the newly minted champion will soon lose his seat on the throne.

“I know that [Jon Jones has never legitimately lost],” Stipe Miocic told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. “It sucks that he’s going to lose. He’s going [to have] a big ‘one’ [on his record]. I’m not going to imagine it. It’s going to happen.”

A two-time titleholder at the heavyweight limit, Miocic, who was urged to turn his back on firefighting for the time being by Jones post-UFC 285, holds two wins over common-foe, Daniel Cormier.

In his most recent victory, Miocic defeated former two-weight champion, Cormier back in August 2020, successfully defending his title in a trilogy rubber match.

Stipe Miocic reveals he has been offered UFC 290 title fight with Jon Jones or Ciryl Gane: ‘They told me, July’

Former two-time undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic has revealed the promotion have offered him a title fight with the victor of this weekend’s vacant championship clash between Jon Jones, and Ciryl Gane – with a bout offer for UFC 290 on July 8. during International Fight Week. Miocic, the current #2 ranked heavyweight contender […]

Miocic, the current #2 ranked heavyweight contender under the banner of the UFC, most recently featured back in March 2021 against fellow former undisputed champion, Francis Ngannou suffering a devastating second round KO in the pair’s championship rematch.

A former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, Euclid veteran, Stipe Miocic first struck gold on enemy territory in Brazil, stopping Fabricio Werdum back in 2016 with a first round KO.

Beginning his second reign in a rematch knockout win over former two-division champion, Daniel Cormier in 2019, Miocic would defeat the Louisana native in a title trilogy rubber match the following year before suffering his knockout loss to Ngannou.

Stipe Miocic reveals the UFC have offered him a July title fight in his Octagon return

Still very much at play within the ever-altering heavyweight fray, Miocic has now revealed that ahead of UFC 285 this weekend, the organization has offered him a slot against either Jones or Gane on July 8. – with the International Fight Week billed UFC 290 event booked for the T-Mobile Arena.

“Yeah, they [the UFC] told me, July,” Stipe Miocic said during an interview with the above-mentioned, Daniel Cormier ahead of UFC 285. “They said it – International Fight Week. That’s what I was told, so.”

During his first reign as undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Miocic managed to land an impressive run of three successful title defenses, defeating Alistair Overeem with a first round KO in his native Ohio, before avenging a loss to former champion, Junior dos Santos in 2017.

In his first matchup with the then-promotional-perfect, Ngannou at UFC 220 in January 2018, Miocic managed to secure a unanimous decision win over the Cameroonian knockout artist.