“You convince yourself I’m afraid of you,” Jon Jones comes clear about Stipe Miocic fight after Dana White’s ‘going ghost’ comments

UFC heavyweight fighters Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic go back and forth on Twitter.

“You convince yourself I’m afraid of you,” Jon Jones comes clear about Stipe Miocic fight after Dana White’s ‘going ghost’ comments

Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic (Image Sources - Sky Sports/WKYC)

UFC heavyweight contender Jon Jones is regarded as one of the best fighters of all time. The fighter is known for his brutal striking and wrestling skills. He boasts a record of 27 wins and 1 loss in his professional career. Jones is also a controversial fighter inside and outside the octagon. The fighter has failed multiple drug tests and has been involved in DUIs. Jones is currently the best heavyweight in the UFC beating Ciryl Gane.

The Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane fight took place at UFC 285. The fight ended in a round 1 submission win for Jones. This opened up a possible fight against fellow heavyweight fighter Stipe Miocic. However, some days back, the President of the UFC, Dana White, claimed that Jones had disappeared after his win. This claim opened up a window for Stipe to take a dig at Jones saying he is ‘running.’

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Dana White claimed that Jones had disappeared after the fight in the ‘Pat McAfee Show.’ Stipe Miocic clipped the video posting on Twitter. “Weird… because last month you said I was the one running,” said Miocic. Jon Jones quote-tweeted Stipe and said, “I lay low for a few weeks and then you convince yourself that I’m afraid of you. Ha, whatever you need to tell yourself old timer.”

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Jon Jones’ steered clear of the disappearing allegations made by Dana White. The fighter seems open to fighting ‘The Silencer.’ Fans are excited to witness the fight between the two go down. Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic have had a long-standing rivalry which is to be settled in a heavyweight bout in the UFC.

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Fans surprised to hear Jon Jones’ claims of retirement

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Jon Jones hints at retirement (Image Sources – MMAFighting)

UFC heavyweight fighter Jon Jones has made a memorable career for himself in combat sports. ‘Bones’ has had a roller-coaster of a run in his professional mixed martial arts career. The fighter had gone from stunning knockout wins to failing in drug tests. Despite the controversies, Jon Jones’ legacy has been cemented in the world of MMA as one of the most brutal fighters in the sport. He is set to fight Stipe Miocic in his next bout.

Jon Jones’ last fight was against the French fighter Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. He emerged victorious via a round 1 submission against ‘Bon Gamin.’ This spectacular win set up a fight between rival Stipe Miocic. After Dana White’s claim of Jones’ disappearing, fans are worried after ‘Bones’ said this. The fighter took to Twitter to talk about his fantasies for a retirement fight. “How cool would it be to spend my retirement fight dominating the greatest heavyweight of all time, in my home state at Madison Square Garden?” said Jon Jones.

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Although this is not Jon Jones’ official retirement statement, fans are worried because of his past. His controversial legal troubles and disappearances have been cemented in his legacy. UFC fans are excited to witness the Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic fight. The anticipation for this fight is through the roof.

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