Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jon Jones after UFC 309 title defense?
November 17, 2024 4:20 pm ET
Jon Jones proved to be far too much for Stipe Miocic in the UFC 309 main event, and he left with the heavyweight championship still in his possession after Saturdayâs event at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) returned from a 20-month injury layoff to run through former two-time champion Miocic (20-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC) en route to a third-round TKO finish by spinning back kick to the body. It was a largely one-sided contest, and one that felt more like a roadblock in the career of âBonesâ to get the fights the public is truly demanding.
The majority of that demand surrounds the desire to see Jones unify the title with interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. In almost any other situation, it would be a layup to make that fight happen. However, Jonesâ resistance to the matchup has complicated the situation and left many questions about how things will unfold.
What is most likely to happen? What will happen? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Jonesâ future after UFC 309.
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