Jon Jones Stops Stipe Miocic at UFC 309
Stipe Miocic said ahead of his November 16, 2024 heavyweight title fight with Jon Jones that he planned to take the initiative. The bout is now part of the record: Jones retained the championship with a third-round stoppage at Madison Square Garden, and Miocic announced his retirement afterward.
Jones stops Miocic in round three
Jones finished with a spinning body kick followed by punches at 4:29 of the third round. The stoppage closed a long-awaited matchup between the reigning champion and Miocic, a former two-time heavyweight titleholder who had not competed since March 2021. The pre-fight promise to dictate the pace became part of the buildup, but Jones controlled the decisive exchange.
Miocic’s retirement
After the loss, Miocic told the crowd he was done competing. His departure capped a career that included two heavyweight title reigns and a record-setting run of successful defenses. Jones, meanwhile, left New York with the championship still in his hands.
A memorable night at Madison Square Garden
The co-main event also delivered a high-profile rematch: Charles Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler by unanimous decision. The official event archive and judges’ scorecards provide the complete results and round-by-round scoring.
Official records
See the official event archive and judges’ scorecards for the final card and scoring. The promotion’s results report confirms Jones’ third-round TKO.
