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Jones Reveals Inner Fears
UFC legend Jon Jones, who is set to defend his title against former champion Stipe Miocic in November, recently made a shocking revelation about his mindset during intimate moments. The Hall of Famer confessed that thoughts of his opponents, including Miocic, often creep into his mind, even when he is engaged in sexual activities.
Supreme Confidence vs. Inner Jitters
Despite Jones' immense experience and dominance in MMA, he still experiences nerves before fights. In the weeks leading up to his bouts, the fears of his opponents, including the most recent signing of an official bout agreement with Miocic, haunt him. Jones' team has been planning for the clash with the former heavyweight champion since March.
The Unexpected Moments
During an appearance on the Overdogs Podcast, Jones opened up about his fears, stating, "I have nightmares about my opponents. Stipe will cross my mind. I feel like when you get to a place when you don’t feel anything is probably when you should hang it up. At this point, I still get really nervous, man. I have nightmares about my opponents."
Jones Embraces Anxiety
While these fears may trouble most people, Jones, 35, has learned to embrace them. He sees anxiety as a sign that he cares about the outcome, his performance, and how he is perceived. He believes that these fears have contributed to his almost flawless career record, with only two blemishes: a controversial disqualification loss in 2009 and a 2017 No Contest with bitter rival Daniel Cormier.
Born to Fight
In the twilight of his iconic and troubled career, Jones confidently proclaims that he was born to fight. He firmly believes that he is not designed to lose. The upcoming heavyweight showdown with Miocic, headlining UFC's 30th Anniversary card, may mark a significant milestone in his career and potential retirement.
UFC 295 is set to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 11.
