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Jon Jones cemented his status as one of the best mixed martial artists of all time as he stopped Stipe Miocic with a stunning kick to retain his heavyweight title at UFC 309.

Jones dropped fellow American Miocic with a thudding spinning back kick in the third round at New York's Madison Square Garden to make the first defence of his belt.

Jones, 37, said he will continue his UFC career, but did not confirm if his next fight will be against Britain's interim champion Tom Aspinall.

Former two-time heavyweight champion Miocic, 42, confirmed his retirement after defeat.

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