The UFC 309 fight card featured several interesting matchups. The headliner was the return of reigning UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who faced off against former champion Stipe Miocic. As many anticipated, Jones showcased his MMA skills once again in this bout against Miocic, garnering significant attention from fight fans.
Both Jon ‘Bones’ Jones and Stipe Miocic generated significant excitement leading up to their fight with their recent exchanges. The reigning heavyweight champion appeared disappointed with Miocic’s trash talk featured in one of the promotional videos. With the tension building, both fighters entered Madison Square Garden ready to face each other.
42-year-old Miocic is known for being a knockout artist in the heavyweight division and has a strong stand-up game. However, Jones has been a dominant force throughout his illustrious UFC career, particularly known for his wrestling skills. This was clearly demonstrated in his fight against Miocic. In the early rounds of the match, Jones dominated Miocic, delivering significant strikes in a brutal manner.
Jon Jones doing the Trump dance.#UFC309pic.twitter.com/5qc2jeDR4T
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) November 17, 2024
During the third round of their championship fight, Jones delivered a stunning spinning back-kick to Miocic’s ribs. This strike ultimately knocked the former heavyweight champion down, and Bones finished the fight with a few decisive punches. After the match, Jones celebrated by performing the infamous dance of newly elected President Donald Trump, which sparked a variety of humorous reactions.
Fight fans react to Jon Jones’ celebration after defeating Stipe Miocic at UFC 309
Jon Jones is considered one of the legends in the UFC community. Over the years, he has established a strong reputation both in and around the promotion. Recently, Donald Trump, the newly elected president and a close ally of the promotion, discussed Jones in a podcast. Interestingly, days later, the UFC heavyweight champion also acknowledged the conversation between Trump and Joe Rogan.
Jon Jones landing a spinning back-kick on Stipe Miocic (Image via X)The newly elected President attended the main event bout between Jones and Miocic at Madison Square Garden. During the fight, the heavyweight champion delivered a brutal kick and then had a humorous moment in the octagon. He performed the infamous Trump dance while the President watched from ringside. The fight fans had amusing reactions to this moment. Check out some of their responses below.
Jones hit the trump dance right after😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/adWBTNxejk
— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) November 17, 2024
Jon Jones dancing in front of Donald Trump 😂 #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/ExNRNsK1Em
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) November 17, 2024
And STILL and the Trump Dance and The GOAT, The One and The Only
— wattsgas (@wattsgas34) November 17, 2024
It doesn’t even seem like he gets a rush from winning anymore lol
— milligram (@5_milligram) November 17, 2024
the best UFC fighter and the best PRESIDENT🇺🇸
— kdot brezzy (@MMA_Kdot) November 17, 2024
the glazing is unreal
— Tyler (@TyisDOSD) November 17, 2024
Crazy glaze
— Jay (@wdymlmfao) November 17, 2024
GOATS recognize GOATS
— 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 (@blondedmma) November 17, 2024
And still the greatest of all time! Jon Jones!
— Grease (@greasemeta) November 17, 2024
2 GOAT’s. 💯🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Slick Nick 🤘🏼 (@NicholasFlo123) November 17, 2024
Easy win for Jon Jones 😂😂… I never doubt him winning this fight.. he should try to take Aspinall too or what do you think
— Infinity (@Yahckman) November 17, 2024
Trump is the Champ and Jon is the Champ
— wattsgas (@wattsgas34) November 17, 2024
He doubled down and did it again to celebrate😭😭 pic.twitter.com/orPj898frR
— AIR (@AIRGold_) November 17, 2024
Jon Jones just proved he’s not only a beast in the cage but has moves outside it too!
Hitting the Trump dance after finishing Miocic? That’s some next-level respect. UFC 309 was lit. #JonesVsMiocic #Respect
— Men’s Blueprint 📃 (@NextGenMales) November 17, 2024
we don’t care g announce tom vs jons asap
— ; (@oumu9i) November 17, 2024
A majority of netizens appreciated how Jones demonstrated great respect towards President Trump. Meanwhile, some fight fans were indifferent and even urged the UFC to schedule a matchup between Jones and Tom Aspinall next. Interestingly, Jones also stated that he has no plans to retire from the octagon, leading to speculation that the promotion might arrange his fight against Aspinall soon.
