A UFC legend is encouraged that Stipe Miocic has a terrific opportunity versus Jon Jones, declaring the Croatian-American can require the heavyweight champ into a challenging position.
The 2 battle sports icons are set to go head-to-head later on this evening at UFC 309, inside Madison Square Garden, New York, USA.
Picture by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC through Getty ImagesRandy Couture believes Stipe Miocic can beat Jon Jones
While numerous are crossing out Stipe Miocic in his title clash versus Jon Jones, Randy Couture is determined that the icon still has a lot left in the tank.
Having actually scaled the heavyweight mountain himself, the talented grappler has actually identified a number of defects in the argument that this is a one-sided battle.
Having actually won the belt, being contended for tonight, at 44 himself, he does not think Miocic is too old.
Using his analytical abilities, he's spotted something the biggest heavyweight of all time can do to press ‘Bones' into the trenches.
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In an unique interview with Bloody Elbow, Couture stated: “I still like the battle. I believe Stipe Miocic has a great deal of battle left in him. I'm not one to put numbers on anyone. Stipe is more than efficient in managing himself. Jon Jones hasn't battled in 2 years, either.
“So, if you wish to discuss cage-rust and who's reviewed the leading and is on their method down, you can make a case for either among those guys.
“But they're both excellent professional athletes. They'll remain in terrific shape, and they'll bring their A-games, and it'll be a fascinating battle.
“I believe Jon Jones might need to utilize a few of his fumbling capability. He gets away with not utilizing that much. Miocic is gon na challenge him for sure, and make him have to utilize his fumbling. That will be fascinating.”
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When asked who the very best fighter of the existing day is, many choose Jones, Alex Pereira or Islam Makhachev.
Couture isn't encouraged that any of those guys are the number one.
In truth, the icon declares that 2 other guys should have that distinction much more, with a fascinating breakdown to back it up.
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