Jon Jones Stops Stipe Miocic in Round Three at UFC 309
Jon Jones cemented his dominance at UFC 309 by stopping former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in the third round with a brutal spinning back kick to the body. The bout, held at Madison Square Garden, showcased Jones’ superior speed and precision, leaving Miocic unable to reclaim his former glory.
A Tough Night for Miocic
Miocic, returning to the Octagon after a two-year hiatus following a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou, struggled to match Jones’ pace and power. At 42 years old, the former champ looked a step slower as Jones controlled the fight both on the feet and on the ground.
Jones’ striking was sharper from the start, and he quickly established his dominance. By the third round, the speed difference was undeniable, leading to the decisive moment when Jones unleashed a spinning back kick that crumpled Miocic to the canvas.
Jones’ Post-Fight Message
Following his victory, Jones addressed the packed arena with a cryptic message about his future.
“As far as my future in the Octagon, I decided that maybe I will not retire,” Jones told the crowd. “I have some conversations to have with Dana and Hunter, and if everything goes right, maybe we will give you guys what you want to see.”
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Pressed by Joe Rogan about his next opponent, Jones said: “I know that we have options, and so I’m going to see what Uncle Dana and Uncle Hunter want. You will hear about it soon I’m sure.”
What’s Next for Jon Jones?
Speculation about Jones’ next move has been rife. Some believe he could face interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who was in attendance at Madison Square Garden. Aspinall has torn through the heavyweight division on his way to the top, and many fans see him as the most exciting potential challenger for Jones.
Jones, however, has expressed little interest in facing Aspinall, even hinting during fight week that he would prefer to retire than fight the British star.
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Another option for Jones could be a highly anticipated super fight against newly crowned light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, a clash that has intrigued fans and media alike.
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