Jon Jones is currently heavily favored to beat Stipe Miocic in a potential future showdown, according to the sportsbook at DraftKings.
Jon Jones Dominates Ciryl Gane, Eyes Future Showdown with Stipe Miocic
In a stunning performance at UFC 285, Jon Jones answered doubts about his ability to compete at heavyweight when he defeated Ciryl Gane in less than three minutes. Jones immediately set his sights on the longest reigning UFC heavyweight champion of all time, Stipe Miocic, and the two fighters have agreed to a potential matchup at UFC 290 in July. While nothing is set in stone yet, the sports world is buzzing with the potential clash of these two incredible talents.
Jones is widely known as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, but Miocic has plenty of accolades on his record as well. Despite this, Jones opened as a heavy favorite in the first odds released by DraftKings: he is favored at over 3-to-1 odds to beat Miocic. Of course, this is all subject to change depending on how many bets are placed on either fighter.
The odds for the Jones-Gane fight shifted significantly as more and more bets were placed, with Jones ultimately becoming a very solid favorite to win. Whether the same will hold true for Jones-Miocic remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: both fighters are eager to face each other before the end of 2023.
For now, the matchup between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic remains purely theoretical. However, with both fighters expressing interest in facing each other, fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to see two of the best heavyweight fighters in history face off in the octagon.