Jon Jones Defeats Stipe Miocic at UFC 309

Jon Jones successfully defended his UFC Heavyweight Championship title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, delivering a knockout in the third round with a spinning back kick followed by punches. The event, held at Madison Square Garden, attracted over 20,200 fans, including President-elect Donald Trump and other high-profile attendees. Jones, who returned from a lengthy layoff, showcased his dominance throughout the fight, improving his record to 28-1, 1 NC, while Miocic announced his retirement after the bout, marking the end of his illustrious career. In his post-fight remarks, Jones hinted at not retiring and mentioned potential future negotiations with UFC executives about his next opponent, likely Tom Aspinall. The co-main event saw Charles Oliveira defeat Michael Chandler, re-establishing himself as a contender for the lightweight title. Jones's victory further cements his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history.