Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is an upcoming MMA heavyweight title fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The fight is scheduled to headline UFC 309 on November 16, 2024. The venue for this fight will be the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. Stipe Miocic, who maintains a record of 20 wins and four losses (20-4-0) coming into the fight, will be making his UFC return after three years of inactivity, squaring off against the reigning champion Jon Jones, who holds a professional MMA record of 27 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest (27-1-0, 1NC) as of November 7, 2024.
Stipe Miocic, the eighth-ranked UFC heavyweight was born in Euclid, Ohio, U.S. In his last fight, Miocic squared off against Francis Ngannou at UFC 260 and lost the bout via a KO in the second round. On the other hand, the decorated UFC champion, Jon Jones faced Ciryl Gane in his last fight and won the vacant UFC heavyweight title via a guillotine submission at UFC 285. UFC president, Dana White announced that the reigning interim champion Tom Aspinall will be the backup opponent in this fight.
Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Jon Jones | Stipe Miocic |
| MMA Record | 27-1-0, 1NC | 20-4-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Heavyweight) | Champion | 8 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | American | American |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 248 lb (112 kg) | 234 lb (106 kg) |
| Age | 37 | 42 |
| Reach | 84.5 in | 80 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 57% | 53% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 45% | 34% |
| Takedown Defense | 95% | 68% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 5 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2008 | 2006 |
Jon Jones' Record
As of November 7, 2024, Jon Jones maintains a professional MMA record of 27 wins, one loss, and one no-contest (27-1-0, 1NC). Jones has wins over UFC greats like Daniel Cormier and Glover Teixeira. Among his wins, 10 were achieved by knockout, seven by submission, and 10 via decision. Jones’ only loss was a result of a disqualification due to an illegal elbow.
| 29 matches | 27 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Stipe Miocic's Record
As of November 7, 2024, Stipe Miocic holds a respectable MMA record of 20 wins and four losses (20-4-0). Of his victories, 15 came via knockout, and five by decision.
| 24 matches | 20 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 15 | 3 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
FAQs
A. Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is scheduled for November 6, 2024, as the main event of UFC 309.
A. Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is set to take place at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States.
A. Jon Jones holds an MMA record of 27-1-0 (1NC) and is currently the champion of the heavyweight division.
A. Stipe Miocic holds an MMA record of 20 wins and 4 losses (20-4-0).
A. Jon Jones suffered a pectoral injury in 2023 that had him sidelined for over 17 months.
