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Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic Set for UFC 309 Showdown

The highly anticipated fight at Madison Square Garden could be Jones' last, as both fighters prepare with differing strategies and stakes.

  • Jon Jones will defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, potentially marking his last fight before retirement.
  • Analysts and fighters, including Michael Bisping and Bo Nickal, predict Jones as the favorite due to Miocic's long layoff and recent knockout loss.
  • Tom Aspinall, interim heavyweight champion, is on standby as a backup fighter for the main event, hoping for a chance to unify the title.
  • Chael Sonnen and others point to Miocic's wrestling and knockout power as potential challenges for Jones, despite his underdog status.
  • Stipe Miocic acknowledges the fight as a 50-50 chance, focusing on his strengths and dismissing external predictions about the outcome.
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