Jon Jones has accumulated a wealth of labels throughout a 16-year UFC career that is almost exhausting in its complexity. First, he was the wunderkind, when he ran through esteemed contenders like Maurício Rua,

The 37-year-old Jones hasn’t fought since he ended a three-year sabbatical and choked out Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 in March 2023. The 42-year-old Miocic last fought when he dropped the belt to Francis Ngannou at UFC 280 in March 2021.

Stipe Miocic will challenge Jon Jones for the heavyweight championship at UFC 309 this Saturday in New York. Here's what you need to know.