Stipe Miocic reacts to Jon Jones’ UFC 285 win vs. Ciryl Gane | ESPN MMA

ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto speaks with former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic after Jon Jones submitted Ciryl Gane to win the title. Miocic expresses confidence that he’ll be the one to beat “Bones” if they meet in July.
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[@Snipersnake608]

My man really said "Ohwrraagar yeyaknow gretjones gwakarrak". Stipe always dropping knowledge.

[@acewilums]

This the best comment

[@blaze1148]

I agree with Stipe - he makes alot of sense......a man of his wodr.

[@Classic_DM]

LOLOLOL

[@kapach1000]

😂😂😂

[@TyTyTy87]

😂😂😂😂

[@MacLethal]

Francis Ngannou and Ciril Gane are both better at speaking English than Stipe Miocic is.

[@James-wk5mj]

☠️☠️😂

[@stevensullivan1664]

Stipe sounds like a mumble rapper...

[@himanshusingh-io6wl]

And stipe is better at fighting than both those guys, so a fair trade I believe

[@user-fd5gp4xv4z]

@@himanshusingh-io6wl no he isn't. They'd both destroy him🤣

[@MrChoycey2a]

What’s your point? Non of them are English and isn’t their 1st language 🙄

[@desean3402]

If you meet Stipe and don’t like him then something is wrong with you. He’s as real and grounded as they come. Do not doubt this man.

[@FramrodLiggins]

No one is doubting his realness. That has ZERO to do with what goes down in the Octagon.

[@murtajiz545]

@@FramrodLiggins you’re right, but Stipe is also a *master* technician. That adjustment he made against DC is a testament to his ability.

[@question_it_701]

If you know Jon Jones' criminal record, and you still think "Oh man...He's great!" You're most likely a liberal.

[@FramrodLiggins]

@@question_it_701 .. What kind of DUMB IDIOTIC logic is That???? Pete Rose Mike Tyson Muhammad Ali Joe Frazier Conor MaGregor Floyd Mayweather Sonny Liston Robert Downey Jr Nelson Mandela M.L King Jr M.K. Gandhi They ALL have "criminal records". Are we all "liberals" because we think any or all of them are great????? Time to crawl back under the double wide, Bubba...your ignorance is showing.

[@Pukatyah808]

Stipes had his time and it's over especially with Jones as HWC Nobody taking that title away as long as he's in the division. That's facts.

[@yayo685]

This is why i loved Stipe as a champ, he was always straight to the point and very professional.

[@joeicamelu8606]

He was a professional fighter… who was terrible at selling his fights… that’s not professional

[@phatbastardbeats]

@@joeicamelu8606 his PPVs always sold around 500k, not terrible at all. Talking trash to make money and sell shitty fights doesn't make you a professional.

[@chater60]

​@@joeicamelu8606 remember when stipe had to get rebranded? He went from Croatian heritage guy to badass American fire fighter. UFC told him to promote himself in a different way by actually flexing what he does for a living

[@Redslayer86]

Shame this fight didn't happen in Stipes prime. This was a must see fight, 4 years ago.

[@FramrodLiggins]

I think LHW Jones would have beaten HW Stipe..even then. I know it's hard for some to admit but Jones is just on an different level of

[@dxxxad1431]

@@FramrodLiggins i doubt it, he just submitted a kickboxer, who got dominated by francis on the ground

[@robbiemedica2652]

​@@FramrodLiggins Back then, he arguably lost to Reyes, who was physically basically a lesser Stipe.

[@rileybooth1374]

Agree

[@Facts-Over-Feelings]

@@dxxxad1431 Francis only lost the first fight against stipe because of inexperience. Francis went 5 rounds with zero wrestling or cardio against the supposed goat of heavyweight... and then decimated him years later and beat him in ever aspect of mma, striking and grappling... you can't even compare him then to now. Francis would decimate stipe and he’s the only person I see beating Jon Jones.

[@Sponhexagonal]

Stipe is all business, straight to the point. You can tell he’s already laser focused and preparing. Can’t wait for this fight.

[@billyshead1339]

So true and his emotions are on point too. Never scared or bothered by trash talk. He just accepts it.

[@voiceofreason1829]

​@@billyshead1339he firefighter so.. he cool

[@Blafard666]

And thats a problem I think, the guy makes no effort to market himself, show his personality... just short answers like he was being interogated by the cops... I like Stipe but bruh, you about to get your biggest payday, if there is a time to open up a little and get people involved, its now ...

[@JuodisMindaugas]

Some ppl want to be real ,not fake it

[@sanat101]

Agree his skills before a mic are not exciting , but his work at heavyweight means for every heavyweight he is a prized opponent so that works to some extent in promoting the fight

[@LegendYT931]

I see why Stipe is a legend. So cool calm and collected

[@builtat_the_beach1516]

He boring

[@intrepidrants7643]

@@builtat_the_beach1516 just like your mum

[@builtat_the_beach1516]

@@intrepidrants7643 so original 🤣

[@graciegjj]

​@@builtat_the_beach1516no nut

[@mcada6687]

Stipe is such a legend and it's awesome to see him fully focused/ready to fight!

[@0vermars520]

Stipe and Jones from THAT generation of straight up killers. Will be excited for these 2 to fight

[@exotichuskykennels1356]

Not a competitive fight at all tbh

[@systemofadown945]

​​@Austjourno lol, cause jones wrestled a striker with a broken hand?

[@osamamanan2723]

​@Austjourno yes we all love to see him win. He is not invincible looking fighter like Jon so its always fun to watch david beat goliath.

[@phunchu8202]

​@@osamamanan2723 Jones isn't invincible. Santos, Gustafson, Reyes clearly showed us exactly that.

[@osamamanan2723]

@@phunchu8202 but I have a doubt now that Jones was even motivated in those fights.

[@brothers7sisters399]

Never, but never underestimate Stipe Miocic

[@tim6443]

he really shouldnt fight Jon

[@lennyoffill9362]

@@tim6443really really shouldn’t

[@JesusIsTheGOAT]

I agree with every single comment above. I really do

[@hmongguyful]

​@@tim6443What about Sergei Pavlovic?

[@LJ-MMA]

Never but never? 1 never would of been enough mate

[@337supreme]

Imagine listening to a 12 hour audio book read by Stipe.

[@Gamma_Hydra]

Brett: When does training camp start? Stipe: It's always started. 😆😂🤣

[@Dpw20001]

He said its already started. Meaning he's more than ready for jon.

[@Gamma_Hydra]

@@Dpw20001 I thought it was either 'already' or 'always'. I listened to it on headphones 15 times. I'm pretty sure he did say 'always', but then again, he can be hard to understand and if we asked him, he just as well might say that he said already. It's funnier with 'always' though. Fair play to ya, sir.

[@victordeltoids8609]

@@Gamma_Hydra Wow you actually listened 15 times inspite of knowing what he meant?🤣🤣🤣🤣 You never miss a chance to spill your bile...🙄

[@travism2715]

​@@Gamma_Hydra He said 'always'. I'm sure he meant "It's already started" or like "It's always going on", but he definitely said "always".

[@thk1993]

Stipe doesn't look excited about the concept of fighting Jon

[@super2984]

he’s pressured into doing it now 😂😂

[@quizzicallithium612]

He never looks excited

[@SpideysNightmare02]

​@@quizzicallithium612 casuals I tell you

[@xftbllplyr2091]

He was avoiding him and Ngannou for 2 years. He should just retire because he will go out on a 2 fight losing streak

[@nyteowl8069]

@@SpideysNightmare02 I love this fanbase because you can easily tell who the casuals are more than other sports lol

[@UARENOTTHATGUY]

We all know Stipe is the real number one contender. I'm glad Stipe has taken the time off he needed after his last loss. I think he presents some problems for Jones. He hits hard, has pretty good grappling and he's a cardio machine. He's a complete fighter. Gane has to reinvent himself on the grappling game if he wants to stay in the title picture for long. Jones put the entire heavyweight division on notice. Knockout power ain't enough to be champion in the same division as Jon Jones. period.

[@rhull3939]

It's not gonna be close. Same deal in round 1.

[@HonsHon]

@@rhull3939 I don't think so, but Jones is certainly surprising. Round 2 wouldn't be surprising though

[@DaddyGates0810]

Stop it

[@fruasaah5113]

Gane needs to leave his cabbage coach who knows nothing about wrestling, that the more reason Ngannou left and the coach became Angry

[@ortega9156]

Jones most likely wins tbh. At this point I only think Jones will lose if his toe breaks again

[@anon4599]

Looking at Stipe at the bar you won't ever imagine what he can do and should never mess with him

[@hiThere-im6wt]

I mean he is a pretty big dude.. 6'4 250-260lb.. idk bro👀😂🤣

[@lanfordjohnson8884]

@@hiThere-im6wt exactly lol. It ain’t like he’s a 5’9 lightweight

[@rangerfan1122]

Do you know how big Stipe is?

[@jewellui]

Lol you are crazy. DC would be more unexpected. 5ft 10, and fat.

[@nursegilbey]

Maybe from far away without any reference next to him and with his glasses he would be a bit deceptive, but he's like Jack Reacher, really.

[@ahmedezzat1543]

Stipe is in fight mindset, focused and preparing, I love to implement it in my life

[@turdferguson2839]

I hope Stipe brings his best, he hasn't fought in 2 years but he was the best heavyweight.

[@benmatheson1189]

except when Francis knocked him out

[@filiprc3030]

@@benmatheson1189 bro stipe also beat Francis once. you don't become the best by knocking someone out. Leon knocked out usman... is he now greater than unman ? I don't think so

[@benmatheson1189]

@@filiprc3030 I remember Stipe lost by KO and then went away for a couple of years

[@Paul-uv6mb]

​@@benmatheson1189 1-1 stop be pathetic human.

[@Paul-uv6mb]

Miocic is 40 bro,i dont believe he have it like years before,jon jones 35 and looks hungry again. Hope in both the best.

[@sportsfan_913]

God I wish I could understand half the things this man says lmao. Battle of the GOATs will be legendary.

[@rotyler2177]

icha alwaz puncha me in ahh face but

[@raw458]

Facts 😂😂😂

[@albertocaliano7095]

He has that Conor voice now

[@oflex1735]

I must be a pro listener because I understood everything

[@sagafiles]

Jones would kill this man

[@afzalshaikh1478]

the way Stipe said take him out without any hesitation, wow!!

[@waynestirling8207]

Cool, calm, no hesitation... Can't wait to see this fight. I really hope stipe gets the win. Would be good to see him go out on a high note!

[@last_gasp2152]

Never underestimate Stipe.

[@MMAjsf7]

Understand*

[@GomerMcintyre]

@@exotichuskykennels1356 The UFC record : Stipe 2 - 1 Daniel

[@GomerMcintyre]

@@exotichuskykennels1356 The UFC record : Stipe 1 - 1 Francis

[@Chris..L]

@@exotichuskykennels1356 Bro he beat Daniel twice and dominated Francis the first fight.

[@isaacwilson8800]

@@Chris..L he got knocked the f out by Francis tho kinda erases the first fight in comparison

[@ryane7906]

Wonderful guy great firefighter and a humble dude… never met him

[@DogmenHardcastle]

I meddim..... Jk I never meddim

[@Noah10767]

Water weed dude hair bapa?

[@30MinToNewOrleans]

Great dog never pet him

[@CatholicMemeTheory]

Stipe is such a good dude glad to see him getting that credit hes due

[@alugificator]

Bbbbbbeast of a firefighter, B.

[@mustachesally4134]

Straight to the point. No BS or fluff regarding what needs to be said from Stipe. That's what you call an all natural speaker. That says a lot about someone.

[@sabumiah3421]

Great to see Stipe as a colour commentator with the UFC. Wonderful to have someone on board that’s so articulate and erudite with cutting-edge incisive analysis of the fight game.

[@frankiecal3186]

Stipe had been calling out Jones forever cool that it's finally happening.

[@extaught894]

You mean jone had been calling stipe for years? 😂 stipe never mentioned jones name.

[@optimumgaming7404]

@@extaught894 Stipe has wanted to fight jones for years and always said he could beat him. He's a local to my area and people here have spoken to him about it.

[@shadapakap]

​@@optimumgaming7404 Calling out a LHW to fight at HW? Lol

[@chitoes1707]

@@extaught894 jones is pulsing pico lhw roid boy. He does at hw soon.

[@cjuice2943]

@@optimumgaming7404 for years? 😂 why was he calling out a LHW when he can’t even beat all the HW fighters?

[@Pulsed101]

Missed Stipe man, dudes a beast.

[@weedseeds5211]

YES GOOD TO SEE HIM BACK TRAINING!

[@mdilz33]

Stipe looks locked in!! 😮 This fight will be a banger

[@flexermc4333]

Bro im a big Ciryl Gane fan and im really disapointed in his preformance. I know hes better than that.He was a spectator in this fight

[@quizzicallithium612]

Definitely a spectator after losing pvp

[@NoahCanFB]

*in this slaughter

[@ryanjaeger4173]

Overrated obviously at this point

[@hur_ra492]

Lol He is only person without any motivation what u except from him🤦‍♂️

[@geggs1]

Kicked him in the nuts and then folded like a proper French coward. You don’t remember WW2……..

[@jaberjaber131]

When stipe fought Francis last , he came in very light and weak , he better do some strength training for Jon ,

[@Hananiah70]

​@Chaz Bustos Thats false, Stipe should come in at 245+ and do his job

[@nathanfraudik5840]

​@Chaz Bustos you talking crazy, saying on the outside of Jones? Jon has absurd arm length and great long punching and kicking range, he could hit you from across the street lol Stipe must train wrestling and slick dirty boxing, that's the only way

[@DOGMEDIA99]

@Chaz Bustos you don’t. Gane is way faster than stipe and couldn’t “stay on the outside” longer than an minute. You are clueless

[@DOGMEDIA99]

@Chaz Bustos gane didn’t have a chance to do anytbing. That’s how fast Jon can close distance. Even at heavyweight.

[@DOGMEDIA99]

@Chaz Bustos you’re insane lol

[@salaheddinesif2002]

The heavyweight GOAT and my all time favorite fighter Let's go Stipe

[@alexhunt6096]

Stipe seems confident and seems like he’s in a good mind set, anyway jones by whatever he feels like

[@jaysmith2151]

Can't wait to see Stipe Miocic easily get his belt back soon.

[@carlmyrick3422]

Francis into the chat

[@HonsHon]

Definitely not going to be easy. I think he should take it seriously.

[@MattThe1in27-1Hamill]

LMFAO you’re the type of clown who thought Jones was gonna lose tonight

[@mikeuyeda2330]

Never!! He is done!!

[@emmanuelobot486]

Your regular dumb ufc fan

[@kraw3026]

The only two guys to beat DC end up fighting for the heavyweight belt....I love when the fight Gods set things up like this

[@obitriceforlife5771]

DC is actually underrated. He gave a better fight against both than most. And he’s like 5’10 and a bulky frame.

[@kraw3026]

@@obitriceforlife5771 DC is the 5th greatest ever imo

[@jaywill4ever]

@@kraw3026 Jones, Khabib, DJ, Stipe, DC?

[@kraw3026]

@@jaywill4ever I have stipe after dc even though he beat him. Judging off careers not head to head. Jon, GSP, DJ, Anderson, DC

[@kraw3026]

Khabib 6 stipe 7

[@reuvencz]

Listening to Stipe reminds me listening to my grandfather, trying really hard, but can understand nothing 😄

[@chesterwunpen2196]

😀 He's not that difficult to understand; guessing English isn't your native language?

[@paulduckworth316]

Sounds punch-drunk hope his health is okay

[@reuvencz]

@@chesterwunpen2196 I have to say you're right... English isn't my native language, but usually haven't got any problems to understand. In this case, I really have to focus.😉

[@chesterwunpen2196]

@@reuvencz Once you understand Stipe you'll know you've fully mastered the English language. Consider him your teacher. 😊

[@JD-ye8ek]

Stipe sounds like the fat guy from Jurassic park if he had a stroke

[@mr_manager]

I’m always inspired by Stipe when he says “getthoit weouldvt fight mianfbg yeah, foulsnt migndjt 6’4”

[@edwardjames6070]

that is going to be awesome to see Stipe in action.

[@El3mental1]

Jones vs Stipe is going to be wild. July is the perfect month for that matchup. The Heavyweight Div is keeping the UFC alive for me, I've especially been waiting for Jon to comeback and spark things up again.

[@stefcon2000]

So many good match ups in other divisions, especially LW, so I can't see how HW is the only thing you're interested in

[@robjohnson9270]

@@stefcon2000 well...I don't see HW as being all that deep, LW is just boring little guys....they move fast and throw strikes that don't hurt anyone....that is all flash with no substance....sounds like a Pettis fight...WW, MW, and LHW are where it's at....real men, real combat, actual damage....

[@stefcon2000]

@@robjohnson9270 If you're a fan, you're watching it for the technique as well. And even the other divisions you mentioned have interesting match ups (outside of HW to be fair), so just don't be a casual

[@syedfawaz8090]

Definitely need subtitles for Stipe

[@marquescoleman724]

“He won good for him” 😂, he didn’t wanna do this interview, they made him do it

[@soccerman127]

It’s like the UFC’s making him work when he showed up on his off day lol

[@jamesjohnson8544]

He wanted to be promoted more didn’t he?

[@systemofadown945]

He never does though, stipe isnt outgoing, neither is jon i think tbh but jon tries to force it where stipe doesnt givs af

[@Facts-Over-Feelings]

@@systemofadown945 YA. JON IS MUCH BETTER. STIPE IS BORING AND NO ONE CARES ABOUT HIS RETIREMENT FIGHT.

[@Dobis86]

​@OnTheRoad you're 😴

[@GRRRRRBOOMBOOMBOOMBOOMBOOMBOOM]

stipe still looked shocked from that performance you can tell it was that reaction outta everybody, we watched a disposal of a human being

[@leoperezcomedy]

I don't think he looks shocked, he looks more shook to me. He looks like he is trying to hide how worried he is having to face jones after watching his performance. Which is why he is having a hard time talking.

[@stefcon2000]

​​@@leoperezcomedy He just mumbles in his everyday life hahaha

[@jamiebruner8463]

People meme the sound of Stipe's voice, but he's a very articulate man

[@KhoaNguyen-rv8hb]

My man Stipe is taking English to another level

[@Greasysweet6]

Stipe looking lean he’s been ready.

[@justclickit9905]

The greatest MMA fighter of all time vs the Greatest Heavyweight of all time.

[@Walterwhite036]

I love how stipe didn’t want to reveal anything about his gameplan for the fight at all and avoided all the question he was asked about any holes he seen in jons game

[@diverdownseattle]

Stipe has lot more experience than what he saw tonight. I think he is excited for Jones win and their upcoming fight.

[@CaBdosdos]

It doesn't end any better for Stipe can we stop doubting Jones already. Guy made 2 minutes work out of Gane after taking a nut shot first second into the fight.

[@LivingByFaith1998]

@@CaBdosdosgane has like 13 mma fights while Jon has almost 30……. It was always a mismatch lol

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@CaBdosdos Anyone who thought Gane had a shot was clueless. I have comments dating back a year saying Gane would get torn to shreds because he's got zero grappling or wrestling skills. He was tailor made for Jon. Aspinall would've been a much better fight.

[@Alexandre-Rad]

Stipe is the only heavyweight fighter who has decent grappling skills, but not enough to beat bigger younger and versatile Jones. I respect Stipe but he will lose in the same fashion as Gane.

[@loppystu78]

Bring it home to Cleveland, Stipe!!! Never underestimate this man!!!

[@KidCthulhu82]

Jones actually gave Stipe some really good advice and I hope he takes it ''Quit the firefighting job''. He needs to focus 100% on Jones to have a chance of beating him.

[@howardwalck3000]

You are right

[@kouvue1081]

Quick and to the point

[@tjayon92]

Love to see the heavyweight division back on top 🔥

[@Scp716creativecommons]

Stipe has never looked more motivated... this is gonna be face melt fire😱 🐐👑 Jon is setting his knights around the table, and it wont be complete without the wizened Micocic

[@rileybooth1374]

Lol jones will beat miocic 100% . Then likely retire

[@ColdSun87]

​​@@rileybooth1374 No, he really won't. Stipe will put the end to Jon Jones. Yeah Jon may be the "goat 🐐 " as of now, but what happens when a goat enters the cage with a lion?? Yeah... I shouldn't even have to explain 😬

[@joshuacoughlin4773]

Stipes 40 bro. He's old

[@hunterbusken3638]

​@Riley Booth I agree. I like stipe alot I just don't see how he could beat jones. I just hope it's a good fight

[@tylerjoyner9865]

Can’t wait for this fight

[@dominiquec8244]

The man said stop being a fire fighter while your training for him. No excuses

[@campbells0ups]

this will be a legend vs legend fight the best kind

[@eLeichaX]

Stipe well rounded, he have great takedown defense and great cardio too, i don't see him losing unless by K.O, and since jon not a KO guy. it's gonna be tough fight for jon, can't wait!

[@wockcup38]

delusional man thinks bones will finally lose. how many times have we seen this

[@RedHorseman66]

Jones KO'd DC, a much better wrestler than Miocic who also fought at heavyweight. Since Miocic lost to an inexperienced Francis I don't see him winning.

[@robjohnson9270]

Frank Mir was one of the most talented BJJ practitioners at HW......and how much did that keep Lesnar off of him? At a certain point, Stipe's skills are limited and he gets mauled by Jones....Stipe was "well-rounded" for a HW where most of the fighters are JUST strikers or JUST wrestlers....but when Jones entered the division, the definition of well-rounded changed a great deal....

[@steveborrero2416]

Been looking for a stipe vs jones long time now

[@luckylarry88]

I'm happy he seems motivated

[@BigBadWolf..............]

I’m just glad these fights are taking place in a regular sized ring. That tiny ring that Francis knocked Stipe out in really doesn’t let the fighters use all their tools. A big octagon with Jones and Stipe is going to be a great fight

[@frenchiesfrenchies2979]

Stop building excuses stipe time is finished already

[@MitchJohnson0110]

@Frank P Stipe is a lot better wrestler than Gane, but he's old. We'll have to see

[@skippylanoue966]

​@Nicky Bobby you may be right, but I'm thinking it's a couple of years too late.

[@luckylarry88]

Yeah that was a set up

[@luckylarry88]

​@frenchies frenchies You are probably right, I know this, you know this and guess who else knows this, JJ. He's a puss for calling out Stipe at 41 years of age. JJ could have easily made the move up when Stipe was in his prime instead of constantly teasing it. I think Jones knew Stipe was too much man and waited for him to leave his prime and have a few wars. It's pretty cringe how Jon is calling Stipe out, I feel like everyone understands he's old now so it just sounds weird. Doesn't mean Stipe doesn't still have the best chance against Jones. Jones looked bad in the stand up like how Andrew Tate looks when he strikes, not good. Maybe it's the different center of gravity along with Jones not being in his prime.

[@ishu345]

I don’t get all the comments, I searched out this video because people saying that they can’t understand Stipe but I understood everything he said just fine. Everyone speaks different, y’all need to relax

[@iFaFo_0]

LOMAO Its just a meme. At least that's what I hope because if not than people have terrible hearing. It's funny though I always laugh at it. I hope Stipe does too because it's so dumb that its actually pretty funny. Stipe isn't punchy this is just how he always has talked.

[@let0atreides]

To relax ? I promise I'm relaxed when listening to his interviews and although in all honesty I understand generally what he says, there are always some mumbled words that are indistinct. And no, it's not about speaking different, his diction and enunciation are below average and always were.

[@bradhurst6834]

People who don't speak English natively will definitely have trouble understanding what this man says, because he combines multiple words into one like when he says "wenahwash" if you speak english you immediately understand from the general sound he's saying "When I watch". People not as used to hearing and speaking English usually go word by word and will think that "wenahwash" is an actual word not just him speaking fast.

[@bradhurst6834]

@@let0atreides Exactly, it's not that he doesn't speak English, it's that he doesn't speak English properly nor clearly. Simply just slowing down even a little and enunciating his words more would make him 10x more understandable to everyone. It's fine to speak lazily in day to day life in your own country because the majority of people are native and can understand you easily despite your terrible pronunciation etc but for the global audience it just doesn't work, but for stipe it doesn't matter because he's never going to leave USA so he doesn't have to change so never will lol

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@bradhurst6834 I have never taken a single English class in my life and I am not a native speaker, and I still understand him flawlessly.

[@outlawgringo7812]

I never can understand a word that dude says but he's a fantastic fighter! Super stoked for this one! 🤘🏻😁

[@muhammedxlutt]

I love Stipe is finally getting a chance at a title he's been owed ever since Francis beat him but can someone please get this man a translator cos i can't understand a thing

[@mineduck3050]

Cyril didn't fail that hard, Jon did a sneaky thing by letting go and adjusting to grab the neck back. Before he knew it cyrilnwas almost dead and had to tap. Jon has incredible torque and leverage in his arms, look what he did to glover on the elbow cranks, look how he choked out Machida.

[@trejenkins4053]

He failed incredibly hard tf is u talkin bout

[@BrandonCastillo-eo1or]

Yeah, the angle in which he was was putting a lot of pressure to Cyril's head

[@yormeaceko7101]

ciryl has subpar ground game.

[@TravisH-nm9fy]

Didnt fail that hard ? Matt Hamill, a mediocre fighter who is deaf did better against Jones dude.

[@shanemacgregor8261]

​@@yormeaceko7101 *superb

[@flyingmonke]

Only Jon can make Gane, whom Ngannou struggled against severely, look easy, GOAT 🐐🐐🐐 for a reason.

[@STOVEPiPE.]

I just wish Jones vs Ngannou was feasible fam, Jones is a Menace and at least Francis is at a happy place. Jones vs Stipe next TBH

[@Dolphland]

He’s 100% the goat. I can say Francis had an mcl injury or it was an acl injury during the fight but either way he made Cyril look like he doesn’t belong at all

[@petar2253]

you mean the steroids made Gane look easy remember once a cheater always a cheater

[@tailee7020]

Ngannou was on 1 leg

[@MrMr-vr4qg]

@@STOVEPiPE. imagine Ngannou wrestled since 12 years old

[@JustC1984]

Can’t wait for this fight.

[@hadesunderground-go1lv]

Respect.....let's go stipe

[@jonathanjacob5453]

This is going to be a nice clip for before and after fighting Jon Jones.

[@nirogalactoid8398]

Lol fax

[@luxolomdlozini6548]

😂😂😂🤣

[@fringe_minority]

One thing is certain. After Stipe beats Jones people will say he didn't fight Jones that's in his prime...history repeats

[@streetfightervsxenoverse1832]

​@@fringe_minority Lmfao here we go again.

[@cheweyrp]

​@fringe_minority did u bet against jones tonight lol

[@lukepickars5713]

im excited for every stipe interview until i listen to it lol

[@wesleyorshoski-he8bm]

Love stipe and Jones. But man this will be the fight to watch. Don't sleep on stipe.

[@RTL2L]

Interesting interview, thank you!

[@Think_For_Yourself_]

Stipe will not throw the fight like Gane did. Stipe is no sell out which is why Dana white dislike Stipe. Gane is a sell out.

[@shabberplasm32]

Jones vs Stipe is gonna be a SICK fight

[@collinkelleu5609]

I think Jones submits stipe round 2, not to diminish stipe, he's a legend but that display was terrifying

[@robschanaynay3500]

Gane has no ground. Francis,notoriously weak in wrestling, put a clinic on him.

[@AE_2023]

meh, not really. he submitted a guy who has absolutely no wrestling ability whatsoever. Gane didnt have any business in there. For god sake he got tapped out by francis ngannou. Stipe is old but will be much tougher for Jon

[@m.a.4949]

yeah betting 5k on JJ

[@e.e121]

​@@AE_2023 Gane didn't get tapped out by Francis but he was dominated in the wrestling for sure

[@AE_2023]

@@e.e121 ive never seen a guy as bad off their feet as Gane was. This wasnt impressive for Jones.

[@beeschun9306]

Stipe 🙏

[@CoreyHack]

People seem to forget Stipe is 40 now. 5 years ago Stipe would have beat Jon, but not now.

[@freezegopher7054]

I don't like the way he is starting to slur some of his words either.

[@shizzynwa]

@@freezegopher7054 Stipe vs Joe Biden

[@freezegopher7054]

@@shizzynwa Now that's a matchup I would pay big money to see.😉

[@budwhite9781]

Stipe is an absolute master at slipping in make believe words in between actual words. What an incredible talent to have...:)

[@topdhen]

Bartle-dew

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Stipe vs Jon gonna be fireworks. Gotta do it in international fight week since Gane was Jon's easiest fight...

[@tryme9914]

Jones will manhandle Stipe.

[@AE_2023]

@@tryme9914 based on what?

[@mineduck3050]

Slow down, Jon still has to win round two tonight...the post fight drug test.

[@roshantamang7593]

@@tryme9914 lol NO

[@mamamia6513]

Another Jones victim coming soon on ESPN

[@curlyteeth3097]

Stipe has to pay the price for being to nice...... love the humble real deal 🇬🇧🥰👏

[@kylehunt8346]

Stipe didn’t give much away even when the interviewer was trying 🤣🤣🤣

[@supremeteam1831]

When Miocic is on HES ON!!! This fight with jones & miocic will be a war

[@Ci3saLAlreadyHipp3d]

Stipe did not sound like he believed Stipe.

[@AE_2023]

coming from a sports psychologist smh. what do you know lol

[@djoseph5130]

😂😂 shhhh don't say that about these boys hero, he's literally the last hope they have.

[@DOESITMATTER7734]

Lmao this made me laugh laugh 😂

[@Jp-do9ny]

Another casual. He's like this before every fight. You're really hyping up jones for beating a guy whose bests win is Tuivasa and Lewis. Both of whom were destroyed in the first round by that Russian dude

[@minesteambrand769]

Stipe has always been a down to earth guy.

[@d-lo3055]

Stipe you got this buddy…I will never underestimate Stipe.

[@outerworld100]

lets go champ can't wait to see it

[@ArthurGonzorelli]

Stipe is literally UFC Rocky Balboa

[@WJstudios04]

Stipe needs his own translator lol

[@Chubzdoomer]

He's got that Chuck Liddell way of speaking.

[@shtroizn]

He has! Nick Diaz! /watch?v=IVaxSda119A

[@srambrero]

@@Chubzdoomer chuck lidell way of speaking under tutelage of nick diaz

[@ceedub3966]

I must be fluent in Stipese because I can understand completely

[@robjohnson9270]

I got Stipe vs Snoop in a rap battle, no real words allowed....who wins?

[@liftingwithrob238]

You are so right when stipe speaks it's very annoying that he doesn't promote himself clearly. he doesn't give enough emotions about fighting too his fans. If he improved his social skills it would improve his fan base. my opinion

[@stevewilkos123]

Man I quickly scrolled through the comments to find exactly this. I love Stipe as a fighter but he’s so annoying with interviews and self promotion and anything that could add to the excitement of a fight. I’m not saying you have to be as articulate as Michael chandler or be arrogant like others. I love when fighters be themselves, But show a little more emotion. Comes off and being so uninterested in the sport. Some people will say he’s laser focused, etc but when he don’t show any form of charisma about the fight, it sorta takes away from the excitement.

[@victordeltoids8609]

Go get yourself a girlfriend if you love emotion. Real men speak with action😁

[@edsonwilliams2267]

I absolutely love stipe attitude towards fighting and fighters, great conduct if Jon Jones take a page out of his book he would be a whole lot better

[@Daveymallon]

Stipe is where the real answers about jones at HW are. We thought ciryl would be a good test and possibly even a bridge too far for Jon after 3 years out but it was a blowout but Stipe who has many great attributes will definitely give the public a better understanding of Jon at HW.

[@BGplatinum7500]

It’s like they was tryna see how fast they could do an interview 😂 Breathe fellas 😮‍💨🫁

[@ANDY-xs4ym]

Don´t underestimate Miocic....!! He is not nervous....that's his personality.... !! Miocic is a wrestler so there is a big chance that he can land a heavyweight KO punch !! Something that Jon Jones has never felt....

[@thesaintst1851]

Don’t be silly JJ will smash him

[@netero6751]

I think Jones is a terrible match up for stipe all stipe does is box Jones is way to creative in there

[@JointFive]

JJ fucks Stipe up, dude is walking CTE

[@Hananiah70]

​@@thesaintst1851 casual

[@HonsHon]

@@thesaintst1851 Read that in Khabib's voice

[@ViolatingCape]

most efficient interview ever. miocic tha goat

[@brownmut5518]

Stipe is a class act all the way👍🏻 I hope he makes a ton of money and walks away victorious in July

[@Dragoncraft14]

Stipe with the w the goat

[@gozzygozza4760]

Brett is a really good interviewer. Loved the approach and lineup of his questions.

[@johnespinoza7730]

I loved stipe’s title reign and so what if you can’t understand him it’s not what his job is, it’s to fight other then being honourable fire rescue in his day to day.

[@runawaybum4799]

“Unfortunately he’s got to fight me in July.”😂 I think he meant to say, unfortunately I have to fight him in July.

[@mprincemusic5772]

LMAOOOOO was looking for this comment 😂😂😂 bro thought he did something with that statement 💀

[@andresmovement3595]

I hope the best for stipe Really hate to have to see a hero get hurt 😞

[@godofthunder8217]

May god be behind stipe at the match .✌️

[@largefactory]

He’s already died and came back

[@HonsHon]

I feel like he is a guy that has fun fighting and doesn't take it too hard if he loses. Of course he wants to win, but part of why he is such an awesome fighter to watch is how cool-headed and respectful he is.

[@cleanslate2004]

In the ring Stip looks beastly, here with the horn rims & stripped polo he looks kinda collegiate. Seem like a cool dude.

[@Em4gdn1m]

Good interview....

[@kbkilla360]

Jones vs Ngannou would have been amazing. Too bad we will never see it.

[@Ace-mw9pm]

I think he’ll come back eventually

[@Itscarl88]

Stipe absolutely has enough power in his hands to KO Jones. Not saying it will happen but let’s not act like he has no chance based on Gane being overwhelmed by the moment

[@HardwiredZ06]

Already making excuses. Womp womp.

[@HonsHon]

@@HardwiredZ06 That was not an excuse. They are admitting Stipe has a high chance to lose, but it is not as bad as people are making it out to be.

[@BruceLee1.0]

@@HardwiredZ06 you casuals talking like Jon jones pay you for all that win.

[@HardwiredZ06]

@@BruceLee1.0 Been watching ufc for seven years, and you don't even raise one point to support your baseless comment. You sound more like a casual if I ever heard one.

[@BruceLee1.0]

@@HardwiredZ06 so when did you made your point you Muppet. Think before talk you M0R0N