Jon Jones Retains UFC Heavyweight Title

Jon Jones successfully defended his UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, held at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. The fight was decided in the third round when Jones landed a powerful spinning kick to Miocic's midriff, causing Miocic to double over in pain. The referee subsequently stopped the fight, awarding Jones the victory via technical knockout at the 4:29 mark of the third round. This win improved Jones' record to 28-1, while Miocic, who announced his retirement after the fight, dropped to 20-5. Jones celebrated his victory with an iconic dance and also acknowledged the presence of US President-elect Donald Trump, who was in attendance. Jones hinted at not retiring and discussed potential future fights, including possibilities against Tom Aspinall and Alex Pereira[3][5][3].

Jones praised Miocic, describing him as 'the Terminator' due to his toughness, and explained that the body shot to the liver was decisive regardless of Miocic's resilience. The event was notable for the presence of several high-profile figures, including UFC President Dana White, Elon Musk, and House Speaker Mike Johnson[3].

Jones also shared that his victory was a result of executing his game plan perfectly, which included practicing the spinning back kick that led to the knockout[4].

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