UFC 309: Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic

UFC 309 took place on November 16, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, featuring a highly anticipated heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Jon Jones, the current heavyweight champion, successfully defended his title against former two-time champion Stipe Miocic. Jones dominated the fight, showcasing his superior striking and ground control. The fight ended in the third round with Jones delivering a spinning back kick to Miocic's ribs, leading to a TKO victory at the 4:29 mark[5].

Stipe Miocic, who had not fought since his loss to Francis Ngannou in March 2021, announced his retirement following the defeat. Jones, on the other hand, hinted that he might not retire and could potentially face interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall in his next fight[5].

The event also included a co-main event between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler, with Oliveira winning via unanimous decision. Other notable fights included Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig, Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva, and several preliminary bouts[2][3][4].

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