<body><div>Francis Ngannou has explained why he wouldn’t be surprised to see Stipe Miocic defeat Jon Jones at UFC 309 next month.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4AOoBg_0w7BzElX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4AOoBg_0w7BzElX00" width="696" height="399" ></figure>As we know, Stipe Miocic will challenge Jon Jones for the UFC heavyweight championship next month. If he’s able to win the strap, he’ll become a three-time UFC world champion. In doing so, he’ll surely cement his legacy as the greatest heavyweight ever.With that being said, a lot of fans and pundits believe Jones winning is a foregone conclusion. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Stipe compete in the cage and given his advanced age, it would make sense to see him lose to someone like Jon.With that being said, his former opponent Francis Ngannou isn’t writing him off that quickly.<div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FuELnluhQp8?rel=0" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div>Ngannou predicts Jones/Miocic“Stipe hasn’t fought for three years — since we last fought,” Ngannou told Ariel Helwani. “So, I don’t really know where he’s at, I don’t know how he’s going to show up. I know he always shows up good, but it’s been awhile and he’s not getting younger.“All of those questions make me shift slightly to the Jones side, even though I feel the fight is half-half [50-50],” Ngannou continued. “Stipe is a guy who is very committed when he shows up — he shows up in-full. So, if he shows up in-full, he can really surprise you, right? I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins.”Quotes via <a href="https://www.mmamania.com/2024/10/14/24270130/francis-ngannou-stipe-miocic-a-50-50-chance-to-defeat-jon-jones-at-ufc-309-wouldnt-surprised-wins">MMA Mania</a>Either way, it promises to be a good one in New York City.What do you expect to happen when Stipe Miocic challenges Jon Jones for the belt at Madison Square Garden? Will Tom Aspinall face the winner? Let us know your thoughts, BJPENN Nation!This article appeared first on <a href="https://www.bjpenn.com/">BJPENN.COM</a>Topics:<a href="https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/francis-ngannou/">Francis Ngannou</a> <a href="https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/jon-jones/">Jon Jones</a> <a href="https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/stipe-miocic/">Stipe Miocic</a> <a href="https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/">UFC</a> Daniel Cormier shares his biggest concerns for Nick Diaz's UFC 310 comeback fightCurtis Calhoun - Curtis Calhoun - Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall responded to Jon Jones’s latest promise that the UK star won’t surpass him when it comes to title victories. Conor McGregor offers Sean O'Malley all-expenses paid trip to train with him in Ireland: "He would regain his title!"Curtis Calhoun - Now that Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley have squashed their beef, McGregor wants O’Malley and his longtime coach Tim Welch to train on his home soil. Francis Ngannou again taunts Dana White over comments about his UFC pay: "I have all the receipts"Josh Evanoff - PFL heavyweight Francis Ngannou has responded to UFC President Dana White. Tony Ferguson confirms he's not retired, announces plans for early 2025 UFC return: "F*ck no I'm not retiring!"Josh Evanoff - Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson isn’t done quite yet. Sean O'Malley shows interest in facing 'legend' Jose Aldo in UFC return: "That would be f*cking crazy"Josh Evanoff - Julianna Pena reveals UFC wants to book Amanda Nunes against her or Kayla Harrison next: "Wants to look like a hero"Josh Evanoff - The UFC reportedly wants to book Amanda Nunes against the winner of Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison. Professional Fighters League (PFL) Curtis Calhoun - Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou admits he’s entering his PFL debut with a steep mountain to climb against the formidable Renan Ferreira. Curtis Calhoun - Former UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler feels Conor McGregor’s fighting legacy is in jeopardy if he doesn’t return. Harry Kettle - UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has seemingly predicted a finish for his next fight inside the cage. </div></body>

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Francis Ngannou explains why he “wouldn’t be surprised” if Stipe Miocic beats Jon Jones at UFC 309

Francis Ngannou has explained why he wouldn’t be surprised to see Stipe Miocic defeat Jon Jones at UFC 309 next month. As we know, Stipe Miocic will challenge Jon Jones for the UFC heavyweight championship next month. If he’s able to win the strap, he’ll become a three-time UFC world champion. In doing so, he’ll surely cement his legacy as the greatest heavyweight ever.