Join WhatsApp Channel
Join Telegram ChannelUFC star Jon Jones cemented himself, if he hadn't already, as the best pound-for-pound MMA fighter in the world Saturday night with a TKO of Stipe Miocic.
Jones delivered a spinning kick to Miocic's gut, knocking the Ohio native down. Jones finished the job and was victorious, retaining the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Jones then performed President-elect Trump's dance move and then handed him the belt.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
President-elect Trump greets Jon Jones after defeating Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden early Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
He called it one of the most memorable nights of his career, with wins over Stephan Bonnar and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
“…And tonight was incredibly special,” he said via MMA Fighting. “Finir (Daniel Cormier) is there too. Stephan Bonnar was the first star I fought when I was young. Everyone around me told me I was nobody and I didn't belong there. wouldn't happen and that I really had to work on it meditation and building my self-esteem for the first time to beat Stephan Bonnar “Shogun” taught me that I could be a big kid, never good at anything, I am. becoming a DC champion, it was just very personal.
TRUMP PRESIDENCY “POSITIVE FOR THE WORLD,” SAYS UFC PRESIDENT DANA WHITE
Jon Jones sits on the cage after defeating Stipe Miocic in a UFC 309 mixed martial arts heavyweight title fight early Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
“And tonight is the greatest moment of my life. Talking about Jesus in front of our president and letting the world know how proud I am to be an American champion, it was awesome, man. Finally Stipe , it was great.”
Jones mentioned earlier in the press conference whether Miocic's victory would be the last fight of his career. He said he wanted to face Alex Pereira next against Tom Aspinall and was looking for fights against experienced competitors rather than newcomers.
Jon Jones reacts after defeating Stipe Miocic early Sunday, November 17, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
“If that doesn't add up, then profess my love for Jesus in front of everyone tonight and tell the world how proud I am to be an American champion and fight in front of my president, man, if that was my last fight. , I'm cool with it. That was the way to do it. I did the “Donald Trump” (dance)… that was the way to do it.
Follow Fox News Digital sports coverage on and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.