Jon Jones

2024 - 11 - 17

Jon Jones Steals the Show at UFC 309! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸฅŠ

Fight Night - Heavyweight Champion - Jon Jones - Madison Square Garden - MMA - Retirement - Stipe Miocic - UFC 309

Jon Jones knocks out Stipe Miocic, retains Heavyweight title, and leaves fans buzzing! Find out all the action from UFC 309!

In a night filled with adrenaline and high stakes, UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden saw Jon Jones adding another feather to his already illustrious cap by defending his Heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. With the electric crowd on their feet, Jones delivered a spectacular performance that culminated in an impressive third-round knockout via a spinning back kick to the ribs, sending Miocic crashing to the canvas and into retirement. Fans could barely catch their breath as Jones' victory sealed his position at the pinnacle of MMA, taking a significant step deeper into the annals of UFC history.

The evening took an emotional turn as Stipe Miocic, a heavyweight legend in his own right, announced his retirement from fighting post-match, hinting at a return to his roots as a firefighter and paramedic in Ohio. After a noble career spanning over a decade, it was a bittersweet moment as Miocic walked away from the octagon, leaving behind a legacy characterized by grit, determination, and a heart of a champion. As the audience cheered, there was mixed emotion in the air, celebrating Jonesโ€™ success while also honoring Miocicโ€™s impactful journey in the sport.

As if the match itself were not enough, the event drew lasting attention when Donald Trump made a surprise appearance, which added electric buzz to an already sizzling atmosphere. Fans erupted in loud chants of โ€˜USA!โ€™ as the crowd embraced the intersection of sports and politics, symbolizing an unprecedented fusion of entertainment and celebrity that only UFC can deliver. Jones also reciprocated by acknowledging the former president amidst the boisterous cheering, creating flawless moments that would be etched in UFC folklore.

While an exhilarating performance from Jon Jones turned the night into a celebration of MMA prowess, did you know that this was Miocicโ€™s last fight, and he is now heading back to firefighting, a career that he balanced with his success inside the octagon? Furthermore, Jonesโ€™ victory keeps him firmly insulated as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, a title laced with hard work, unparalleled skill, and relentless dedication. The legacy of both fighters reminds us of the spirit of MMA and leaves fans eagerly anticipating what the future holds for Jones in the ring!

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UFC 309: Jon Jones not retiring after retaining Heavyweight title vs ... (India Today)

UFC Heavyweight champion Jon Jones has confirmed that he will not be retiring after retaining his Heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at Madison Square ...

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Stipe Miocic to retire after loss to Jon Jones at UFC 309 (Sportstar)

It is expected Miocic will return to his career as a firefighter and paramedic in his native Ohio.

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Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic โ€“ UFC 309: MMA heavyweight ... (Aljazeera.com)

Jones sends Miocic into retirement with a brutal back kick to the ribs on UFC 309 fight night in New York.

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UFC 309: Jon Jones to defend Heavyweight Title against Stipe ... (Times of India)

UFC 309, scheduled for November 16, 2024, at Madison Square Garden, will feature two major fights. Jon Jones will defend his heavyweight title against.

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Jon Jones knocks out Stipe Miocic to retain UFC title as Trump looks ... (The Guardian)

Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to the head in the third round to retain the ...

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UFC 309 Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic: UK times, MMA results ... (BBC News)

Follow live text commentary of UFC 309 which includes Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic and Michael Chandler vs Charles Oliveira 2 from Madison Square Garden.

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Jon Jones retains UFC heavyweight title with spinning kick to stop ... (CNN)

Jon Jones retained his UFC heavyweight title with an impressive spinning kick to stop Stipe Miocic in the third round of their fight at UFC 309 on Saturday ...

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UFC 309: Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement in front of ... (Aljazeera.com)

Jones pulls off a stunning knockout of Miocic at UFC 309, folding his opponent with a spinning back kick.

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Jon Jones sends Stipe Miocic into retirement with win at UFC 309 in ... (ABC News)

Jon Jones retained the UFC heavyweight championship and then seconds later credited the US president-elect as the crowd broke into vociferous USA chants.

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