Jon Jones returned from a 20-month layoff on Saturday for his long-awaited fight with Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, and as expected, he retained the belt. Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) was a massive favorite over former champion Miocic (20-5 MMA,

Combat sports fans love a dominant heavyweight champ. And Jon Jones loves to be loved. The UFC heavyweight champion protected his spot at the apex of mixed martial arts on Saturday night with a dominant win over Stipe Miocic,

Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to the head in the third round to retain the UFC heavyweight championship in front of President-elect Donald Trump in the main event of UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.