Chael Sonnen believes there’s an opportunity that Stipe Miocic may shock struggle followers and sportsbooks concurrently in his long-awaited return to the Octagon.
Almost 4 years faraway from his second-round knockout loss in opposition to Francis Ngannou, the previous two-time titleholder will step again into the primary occasion highlight for a showdown with reigning and defending undisputed heavyweight champion, Jon Jones.
The 2 fight sports activities icons will headline UFC 309 on Saturday, November 16 when the promotion makes its annual pit cease at Madison Sq. Backyard in NYC.
Chael Sonnen Thinks Stipe Miocic can cease ‘Bones’ from taking him down
Because it stands, ‘Bones’ is a large 6-to-1 favourite to come back out on high in his first protection of the heavyweight crown. Nonetheless, not everybody thinks it’ll be a stroll within the park for Jones.
That features ‘The American Gangster‘ who supplied his distinctive tackle this month’s most anticipated title struggle.
“Properly, Stipe’s previous, however not a lot older than Jon,” Sonnen mentioned on his YouTube channel. “I received’t argue with you should you inform me that Stipe is previous by fighter requirements, however I’d argue should you informed me Jon was younger.
“Do you imagine that Jon can simply take Stipe down every time he needs? In case you do imagine that, keep in mind, that’s one thing Daniel Cormier couldn’t do. In certainly one of their fights, there have been two takedowns, and Stipe bought them each. I’m simply reminding you: Do you imagine that Jon can simply take Stipe down?”
Miocic is 14-4 contained in the Octagon with 9 of these victories coming by KO. Miocic received two out of three in his critically acclaimed trilogy with Daniel Cormier and went 1-1 in opposition to Ngannou earlier than strolling away from the game in 2021 to renew life as a firefighter in Cleveland, Ohio.
