Stipe Miocic
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Miocic defiant in defense of Jones fight
Stipe Miocic could not care less how anyone feels about his expected showdown with UFC champ Jon Jones.
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Cormier urges Jones to face Pereira after Miocic
Daniel Cormier would like to see Jon Jones take on Alex Pereira if he gets past Stipe Miocic.
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Photos: UFC, Bellator stars throw out first pitch at MLB games
Check out these photos highlighting UFC stars past and present who threw out the first pitch at MLB games – and hopefully didn't embarrass themselves....
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DC warns Jones not to underestimate Miocic
Daniel Cormier didn't like hearing that UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones allegedly called Stipe Miocic old.
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Cormier wonders if Miocic can seriously compete with Jones
Daniel Cormier doesn't expect Stipe Miocic to be in prime form after not competing since March 2021.