Cain Velasquez Assesses Stipe Miocic's Chances In Return Against Jon Jones At UFC 295

During a recent interview with The Schmo, former two-time UFC champion Cain Velasquez gave his assessment of the upcoming title collision between Jones and Miocic at MSG next month.

Velasquez, who defeated the likes of Cheick Kongo, Brock Lesnar, and Junior dos Santos during an illustrious career in the sport, sits alongside Miocic as one of few to have held the UFC's heavyweight gold on more than one occasion.

On paper, he thinks a third reign for the 41-year-old American is unlikely. But if anyone can make good on a "puncher's chance," Velasquez thinks it's Miocic.

"I mean, Jon Jones is the greatest ever, the greatest ever that you're ever gonna see," Velasquez said. "Obviously a complete fighter, mentally the stronger. The strongest competitor that you're gonna face out there. But there is always that puncher's chance. There's always that maybe chance. That's what continues to bring interest in the fights.

"Stipe, the greatest heavyweight as well out there, arguably. He brings so many threats to Jon Jones as well," Velasquez continued. "Obviously, your gut will tell you that Jon Jones may come out of this on top. But there's always that maybe, and Stipe's one of those guys that can bring out that big maybe in this fight as well."

Miocic has certainly appeared unfazed by the considerable doubt surrounding his ability to regain the title in the MMA community. The Ohio native has responded by warning those betting against him of impending losses.

He'll look to bring that to fruition by upsetting the odds come UFC 295 next month, when he'll make the walk to the Octagon with heavy talk of retirement swirling around both him and his opponent.

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