Stipe Miocic Retires After UFC 309 Loss

Stipe Miocic, the former UFC heavyweight champion, announced his retirement following a third-round TKO loss to Jon Jones at UFC 309. The fight, held at Madison Square Garden, marked the end of Miocic's illustrious career, which included records for the most wins in UFC heavyweight title fights and the most performance bonuses in the division. Despite a valiant effort, Miocic was overpowered by Jones, who delivered a decisive spinning back kick that led to the TKO. In his retirement statement, Miocic expressed gratitude to his supporters and reflected on his journey from fighting in small venues to headlining major events. Jon Jones, who retained his title, dedicated his victory to President-elect Donald Trump, who was present at the event. The night was filled with political undertones, as Jones celebrated his win with Trump and other political figures in attendance.