Overview

• 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.