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UFC 309 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic title fight
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
In the main event of UFC 309, the heavyweight title is on the line as Jon Jones looks for his first defense against former champ Stipe Miocic. Heading into the bout, Jones is a sizeable -700 favorite while the former champ is a +440 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the heavyweight title fight. The pros are unanimous in thinking Jon Jones will remain the heavyweight champion with a victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.
Israel Adesanya predicts Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic ends 'In two rounds'
Curtis Calhoun - November 13, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya doesn’t believe the heavyweight main event between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic on Saturday will last long. Jones will make his long-awaited first heavyweight title defense against Miocic at UFC 309. It’s his second heavyweight appearance after winning the then-vacant belt over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 last year.
Jon Jones names former UFC light-heavyweight champion as "fun fight" he'd accept instead of Tom Aspinall
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is interested in fighting Jamahal Hill. ‘Bones’ is set to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 309 on Saturday. In his second fight up at heavyweight, Jon Jones is slated to face 42-year-old former champion Stipe Miocic. For his part, the latter hasn’t competed since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in early 2021. Leading into the contest, there’s been a lot of talk about what’s next.
Stipe Miocic laughs off Jon Jones' 'comical' attempt to start beef ahead of UFC 309: "It's funny"
Josh Evanoff - November 13, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic doesn’t quite understand Jon Jones’ issue with him. The 42-year-old former heavyweight champion is set to return to the cage Saturday night in New York. Back for the first time since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021, Stipe Miocic will face Jon Jones. The bout was originally booked for last November at UFC 295, but ‘Bones’ was forced out due to injury.
Jon Jones says UFC switching back to old gloves for UFC 309 is a "major relief" as he voiced his displeasure with them
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
Jon Jones is glad the UFC is switching back to the old gloves at UFC 309. The UFC implemented new gloves at UFC 301 in June and some people have complained saying it has taken knockouts away. But, on UFC 309 fight week it was revealed the UFC was opting to go back to the old gloves.
Jon Jones sends retirement ultimatum to UFC: "You can either lose me, or get one more superfight"
Cole Shelton - November 13, 2024
Jon Jones has sent an ultimatum to the UFC. Jones is set to return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 309 as he looks to defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. It’s an intriguing matchup and if Jones wins, there has been talk this will be his final fight.
Joe Rogan details what makes UFC 309 headliner Jon Jones dangerous: 'That’s always going to be an advantage'
Fernando Quiles - November 13, 2024
Joe Rogan has been following Jon Jones’ career since the start of “Bones'” UFC run, and he believes he knows what makes the future Hall of Famer so dangerous. Jones is getting closer to the end of his pro MMA career as UFC 309 draws near. “Bones” has already teased the possibility of fighting light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, but he’s also hinted that his upcoming heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic could be his swan song.
UFC fighter tells Tom Aspinall to stop whining about potential Jon Jones fight: “Nobody likes Tom, I hate to say it”
Harry Kettle - November 13, 2024
UFC 309 fighter Damon Jackson has suggested that some people don’t like Tom Aspinall as much as fans may expect. Tom Aspinall has one goal – to become the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. He’s already captured the interim belt, and he’s even managed to successfully defend it. Now, he has his eyes set on the king of the mountain Jon Jones.
Stipe Miocic sends violent warning to Jon Jones ahead of UFC 309: "Bring it on bitch"
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
Stipe Miocic has sent a violent warning to Jon Jones ahead of their UFC 309 heavyweight title defense. Miocic is set to fight for the first time since he was knocked out by Francis Ngannou in March of 2021. Although he is ending the layoff, and is now 42 years old Miocic is still confident he will get his hand raised.
UFC legend reveals crucial mistake Jon Jones made in dismissal of Tom Aspinall fight
Fernando Quiles - November 12, 2024
One former UFC fan favorite has shared where he believes Jon Jones took a wrong turn in dismissing Tom Aspinall. Jones will be putting his heavyweight gold at stake against Stipe Miocic inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The legacy fight will take place this Saturday night. As “Bones” enters his first title defense, Aspinall looms large going into UFC 309.
Jon Jones expresses interest in relinquishing his heavyweight strap for future BMF title fight with Alex Pereira
Harry Kettle - November 12, 2024
Jon Jones has revealed that he could be interested in relinquishing the UFC heavyweight title in favor of a fight against Alex Pereira. For Jon Jones, fighting these days is all about building on his legacy. He wants to continue proving to the world that he’s the greatest fighter in the history of mixed martial arts, and he wants to do it on his own terms. The perfect example of that comes this weekend when he defends his UFC heavyweight championship against former champion Stipe Miocic.
Stipe Miocic bats away Jon Jones' warning over disrespectful comments: "Well I'm sorry if I hurt his feelings"
Josh Evanoff - November 11, 2024
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has responded to Jon Jones’ recent outburst. The 42-year-old former champion is set to return to the cage on Saturday night. Back for the first time since a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in early 2021, Stipe Miocic will face Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ famously won the title ‘The Predator’ left vacant last March, with a submission victory over Ciryl Gane.
Jon Jones reaffirms belief that beating Tom Aspinall would do nothing for his legacy: “I would literally be in the same position I am now”
Harry Kettle - November 11, 2024
Jon Jones doesn’t believe that defeating Tom Aspinall in a unification fight would do anything for his legacy. For Jon Jones, he has one clear focus: defeating Stipe Miocic. This weekend at UFC 309, he’ll get the chance to do that when he defends his UFC heavyweight championship against the former king in New York City.
Daniel Cormier shoots down the idea that Jon Jones is afraid of fighting Tom Aspinall: “He is not afraid of that guy”
Harry Kettle - November 11, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe that Jon Jones is afraid of fighting interim champion Tom Aspinall. Over the course of the last few years, Tom Aspinall has emerged as the leader of the new generation at heavyweight. From his striking to his speed and beyond, the Englishman has already achieved some great things in mixed martial arts.
Jon Jones sends warning to Stipe Miocic for “unnecessary” comments ahead of UFC 309: “You shouldn’t have called me a bitch”
Harry Kettle - November 11, 2024
Jon Jones has sent a warning shot to Stipe Miocic after recent comments he made ahead of their clash at UFC 309. This weekend, Jon Jones will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon. In doing so, he will defend his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic. As you can probably imagine, all eyes are on ‘Bones’ to see whether or not he can still thrive at the elite level.
Jon Jones reveals career-defining moments ahead of UFC 309 title fight against Stipe Miocic
Fernando Quiles - November 10, 2024
Jon Jones has revealed some key matches that defined his career. Jones is set to put the UFC Heavyweight Championship at stake against Stipe Miocic on November 16th. This could be the final fight in the pro MMA career of “Bones.” Jones has revealed a fight with light heavyweight titleholder Alex Pereira could sway him into sticking around
Jon Jones admits retirement decision will depend on his performance at UFC 309: "My goal is to make it look really easy"
Josh Evanoff - November 8, 2024
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones remains undecided on retirement. ‘Bones’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since moving up in weight last March. Despite talk of facing Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones instead faced Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC heavyweight title after ‘The Predator’ left for the PFL. In his heavyweight debut, the 37-year-old wound up defeating ‘Bon Gamin’ by first-round submission.
Tom Aspinall predicts UFC 309 main event between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic: "Maybe he's going to surprise us"
Josh Evanoff - November 8, 2024
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has weighed in on Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. The two heavyweights are set to collide in the main event of UFC 309 later this month. For ‘Bones’, the contest will be his first since winning heavyweight gold last March against Ciryl Gane. He was booked to face Stipe Miocic in November but was forced out due to injury. In his absence, Tom Aspinall won interim gold.