Will Jones’s reign continue at UFC 309? The heavyweight title is on the line when he faces former champ Stipe Miocic. Jon Jones enters as a -700 favorite, with Miocic as an underdog of +440, according to FanDuel. The odds reflect the immense power and strategic depth that Jones brings to the octagon.
Damon Jackson, UFC lightweight, speaks plainly: “Jon Jones for sure. He can win this fight however he wants, but this should be both of their last fights.” Mario Bautista, UFC bantamweight, shares a similar sentiment: “Jones. I think he finishes him,” his eyes narrowed in focus.
Davey Grant, UFC bantamweight, believes it’ll be a Jones victory as well. “I think Jones will win. I can’t see how he doesn’t and hopefully, he fights Aspinall next. That’s the fight I think everyone wants to see.” Dan Ige, UFC featherweight, echoes Grant’s confidence with an even more concise assessment: “Jon Jones for sure. He’s too well-rounded for Miocic and can take the fight wherever he wants.”
Bryan Battle, UFC welterweight, weighs in on the matchup with a unique perspective. “Jon Jones vs Stipe, you can’t count out Stipe but it’s been a long time since we have seen him fight. He’s older and the time off hurts him. Jon will win, but I wish this fight was against Aspinall.”
Chad Anheliger, UFC bantamweight, believes in Jones’ strategy: “I think Jones. He uses his grappling and I think he can submit Miocic.” Cody Stamann, another contender in the bantamweight division, holds a similar view: “I think Jones gets it done, but I would love for Miocic to get it done.”
The fighters are confident in Jones’ victory. Will that be enough to secure his reign at UFC 309?