Jon Jones melts Stipe Miocic with highlight reel knockout

The current UFC heavyweight champion delivered a decisive victory over Stipe Miocic, marking the first successful defense of his heavyweight title on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York during the main event of UFC 309. In the opening round, Jones inflicted significant damage on Miocic with ground-and-pound elbows, followed by relentless strikes to Miocic's body over the next two rounds. He ultimately concluded the bout with a spectacular spinning back kick, sending the former champion home for good. This performance further solidified Jones's reputation as one of the most skilled and accomplished fighters in the history of mixed martial arts.

Subsequently, Jones disclosed his intention to continue competing rather than retire, expressing a desire to engage in discussions with UFC executives Dana White and Hunter Campbell. "If everything goes according to plan," Jones remarked, "perhaps we will provide you with the matchup you are eager to see," seemingly alluding to a possible unification fight against interim champion Tom Aspinall. Following his defeat, Miocic announced his retirement. In the co-main event of the evening, Charles Oliveira solidified his position in the lightweight title race by overcoming a late surge from Michael Chandler to secure a decisive unanimous decision victory. For comprehensive results from UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic, please refer to the details below and revisit all the excitement through Uncrowned's live blog.

Main Card

UFC heavyweight title: Jon Jones def. Stipe Miocic via TKO (spinning back kick and punches) at 4:29 of R3

Lightweight: Charles Oliveira def. Michael Chandler via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45)

Middleweight: Bo Nickal def. Paul Craig via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Women's Flyweight: Viviane Araujo def. Karine Silva via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Catchweight (165 pounds): Mauricio Ruffy def. James Llontop via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Preliminary Card

Bantamweight: Marcus McGhee def. Jonathan Martinez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Lightweight: Jim Miller def. Damon Jackson by submission (guillotine) at 2:44 of R1 | Watch finish

Featherweight: David Onama def. Roberto Romero via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Heavyweight: Marcin Tybura def. Jhonata Diniz via TKO (doctor's stoppage) at 5:00 of R2 | Watch finish

Early Preliminary Card

Welterweight: Rami Brahimaj def. Mickey Gall via KO (punches) at 2:55 of R1 | Watch finish

Welterweight: Oban Elliott def. Bassil Hafez via KO (punches) at :40 of R3 | Watch finish

Flyweight: Eduarda Moura def. Veronica Hardy via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)