An emotional Stipe Miocic opened up on his decision to retire in a lengthy message to his supporters: “What an incredible way to go out!”

Jon Jones Teases Next Fight After UFC 309 Masterclass, Stipe Miocic Retires Stipe Miocic is in good spirits following a lopsided loss to Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 309, marking his return after nearly four years away.

The UFC heavyweight champion protected his spot at the apex of mixed martial arts on Saturday night and moved to endear some more fans with a dominant win over Stipe Miocic, delivering a roundhouse kick to Miocic’s gut with his left leg that crumbled Miocic to the mat in the third round.