In the most anticipated fight of UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York (United States), Jon Jones extinguished Stipe Miocic with a terrible knockout to retain his heavyweight belt.
He sent Stipe Miocic into retirement and confirmed his supremacy. In the most anticipated fight of UFC 309 and under the eyes of Donald Trump, present at Madison Square Garden in New York (United States), Jon Jones (37) extinguished his opponent in the 3e round of a terrible knockout to retain his heavyweight belt, which he defended for the first time.
Back in the cage since his last appearance against Ciryl Gane in March 2023, “Bones” quickly took the lead by showing himself much more active than Stipe Miocic, despite a 2e not very exciting recovery. But everything accelerated in the 3e round. Jon Jones fired a magnificent back kick into the ribs of his opponent who immediately collapsed.
He then landed several punches before the referee intervened to put an end to Stipe Miocic's ordeal and seal the new success of Jon Jones, who further asserted himself as one of the GOATs of the UFC with the 16e title of his career. And it may not be over yet. Because if doubts surround the rest of his career, he has no intention of hanging up.
“I don’t think I’m going to retire,” he said with a broad smile. “I'm going to talk to Uncle Dana White and we're going to give you the fight you all want,” added Jon Jones, who performed a little dance move after his victory and shared his belt with Donald Trump. It now remains to be seen when and against whom.
On the other hand, it's over for Stipe Miocic. As expected, the American, who twice won the heavyweight championship title, will no longer return to the cage. “I’m done. I hang up. I'm retiring. Thank you Lord,” he said. The farewell of a champion who came across much stronger with Jon Jones.
