Jon Jones could not have soared any higher-a terrifying thought for anyone who might rise to challenge him in the not-too-distant future. "Bones" retained the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight crown in utterly dominant fashion,

The UFC heavyweight champion protected his spot at the apex of mixed martial arts on Saturday night 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.

Jon Jones shined in the main event of UFC 309 by stopping Stipe Miocic, and then teased “options” for his next massive fight.