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Jon Jones blows minds with ‘unbelievable’ Stipe Miocic masterclass at UFC 309

Jon Jones has proven why he is the greatest fighter the UFC has known after a terrifying act that has never been done in the Octagon before.

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Jon Jones is still the UFC boogeyman.

The GOAT was unstoppable in a masterclass TKO win over heavyweight legend Stipe Miocic on Sunday afternoon in New York.

Jones was making his long awaited return to the Octagon for the first time in 18 months — and the American did not disappoint the UFC 309 crowd at Madison Square Garden.

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The 37-year-old added a cherry on top of his victory cake by telling fans he will not be retiring and will defend his heavyweight world title belt.

Jon Jones destroyed Stipe Miocic. Photo by Sarah Stier / GETTY IMAGES.
Jon Jones destroyed Stipe Miocic. Photo by Sarah Stier / GETTY IMAGES.
Jon Jones finished it with a kick. Photo: Getty, AFP.
Jon Jones finished it with a kick. Photo: Getty, AFP.

The co-main earlier turned into one of the craziest fights in recent memory with Charles Oliveira defeating Michael Chandler.

US President-elect Donald Trump earlier made a wild appearance at New York’s Madison Square Garden with the crowd giving the 78-year-old a standing ovation.

There was drama early on the undercard, headlined by a sickening cut on the face of Jhonata Diniz.

See how it all unfolded below.

Originally published as Jon Jones blows minds with ‘unbelievable’ Stipe Miocic masterclass at UFC 309

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