Jon Jones brutalizes Miocic with knockout, defends belt at UFC 309 and denies retirement

Cold and calculating! Jon Jones confirmed favoritism and won Stipe Miocic by knockout in the third round. With exquisite cruelty, the American retired his opponent with a spinning kick and defended his heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg) in the UFC 309 this Saturday (16). He announced that he will not leave the sport.

With the victory, the 'GOAT' defends the belt for the second time. In his career, he has 28 positive results and one negative, in addition to one draw.

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Miocic, in turn, announced his retirement. The fighter, who for many is the greatest heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) in history, built a record of 20 triumphs and five defeats.

“He’s tough. I knew he would be. I tried to give it my all, but it didn’t work out. It’s over for me, I’m retiring,” Miocic announced.

Jon Jones 'retires' Stipe Miocic with a spinning kick

Jon Jones defeats Miocic by knockout, defends belt in UFC 309 and denies retirement. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC

Jon Jones He started with a left-handed stance. Miocic responded with low kicks. 'Bones' then applied a takedown and landed his famous elbows from above. In half guard, he opened the way to hurt the former champion. With the last blow, he cut Stipe below the eye.

Miocic landed some good punches in the second round, but Jones continued to dominate. The champion landed blows to the waistline that hurt the veteran, as well as landing kicks to the head, which were absorbed by his opponent.

And that was the end of Stipe Miocic. With exquisite cruelty, Jon Jones He showed composure and delivered a spinning kick that made the former champion bend over completely, only to bend his knee and land badly.

Jon Jones denies retirement

“As far as my future in the Octagon, I’ve decided that maybe I’m not going to retire. I’ve had some conversations with Dana and Hunter, we’ve had some negotiations. I know we have options, but I’m going to see what Uncle Dana wants and you’ll hear about it soon. I’m sure of that,” Jones said in a post-event interview.