6 days Ago By Smrutisnat Jena
After 13 long years in the UFC, former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic called it a day following a TKO loss to Jon Jones at UFC 309. At 42 years old, Miocic holds a UFC record of 20-5-0. Miocic, walked into the fight after a 3-year layover, coming off a loss to Francis Ngannou in 2o21.
The former heavyweight champion was already an underdog in the fight as he has always been the majority of his UFC career. Unfortunately, after such a long break at 42, there was only so much he could do against a rampaging Jones. Fans have since been paying their tributes to their fallen hero.
This fan was in grief to see the heavyweight GOAT call it a day and said, “ Sad to see the end of the road for one of the greatest to ever do it “. Another fan congratulated Miocic on having an iconic career and said, “Forever a champ. Thanks for an incredible career!!”.
Jones, defending his heavyweight title for the first time, picked apart the former champion with takedowns and ground and pound before finishing him off with a spinning back kick to the ribs. Miocic did put up a fight but he looked too stiff and was unable to close the distance, which resulted in his shots not connecting or generating the power that he’s used to. Unfortunately, the fireman looked a little out of his element against the 37-year-old champion.
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