Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Fight Prediction and Betting Tips

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Jon Jones is a former UFC light heavyweight champion. The American is ranked third in the men pound-for-pound rankings and is considered one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. Bones became the youngest champion in the promotion history, winning the title at the age of 23 by defeating Mauricio Rua. He holds many UFC light heavyweight records, including most title defenses, most wins, and longest winning streak.

After ending his suspension in 2017, Jones regained the title in 2018 with a win over Alexander Gustafsson. He voluntarily relinquished the title in 2020 and took three years off from MMA competition before returning in 2023 and winning the UFC Heavyweight Championship with a win over Cyril Gane.

Interesting trends for betting

Jones' takedown success rate is 45 percent.

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Stipe Miocic is a former two-time UFC heavyweight champion and is ranked eighth in the division. The American has successfully defended his title four times in two championship reigns, holds the record for most title fight wins in the heavyweight division, and also has the longest title defense streak in the heavyweight division – three in a row.

Miocic also holds the record for most UFC Pay-of-the-Night bonuses with nine, the most in UFC heavyweight history. He is widely considered the promotion greatest heavyweight of all time. The Ohio native lost his most recent fight to Francis Ngannou in March 2024. Before his MMA career, Miocic was a Golden Gloves boxing champion and NCAA Division I wrestler at Cleveland State University.

Interesting trends for betting

Miocic takedown success rate is 34 percent.