"Is his toe a balloon?" - Fans react to Jon Jones' latest training footage ahead of UFC 309 clash against Stipe Miocic 

In the lead-up to his UFC 309 showdown with Stipe Miocic, Jon Jones has shared some training footage, but fans noticed a potential issue. The video shows Jones with his left toe taped, sparking speculation about a possible injury.

After a triumphant return to the octagon last year, defeating Ciryl Gane via submission at UFC 285, Jones is now ready to defend his heavyweight title against Miocic on November 16 at Madison Square Garden.

Fans have taken to social media with mixed reactions to Jones’ training video. One commented:

“Is his toe a balloon?”

Another added:

“Not very sharp but looks v solid. He will probably submit Stipe”

One fan suggested Miocic should target Jones’ toe, writing:

“STOMP THAT TOE STIPE!!”

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to Jon Jones' recent training video. [Screenshot courtesy: X]

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When Jon Jones defeated Chael Sonnen with a broken toe

Jon Jones' victory over Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 in April 2013 is another chapter in the argument for his status as the greatest of all time in MMA. While Jones successfully defended his light-heavyweight title with a dominant first-round TKO, the real story emerged after the fight when he discovered he had fought with a broken toe.

The fight ended in dramatic fashion when Jones unleashed a barrage of strikes on Sonnen, forcing the referee to stop the contest just seconds before the round ended. During the action, Jones' toe became twisted in a clinch, resulting in a gruesome injury that he did not notice until after the fight. Despite the pain, Jones continued to dominate, never once showing signs of slowing down.

In his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Jones was stunned to realize the extent of his injury. The damage was so severe that if Sonnen had survived the round, a doctor would have stepped in to stop the fight and award Sonnen the victory.

Watch Jones' post-fight interview below: