Stipe Miocic OK after Jon Jones spinning again kick

Stipe Miocic didn’t undergo any damaged ribs in his TKO loss to Jon Jones at UFC 309.

Former two-time heavyweight champion Miocic (20-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC) didn’t regain the belt Saturday at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York and noticed his evening – and profession – come to an finish in violent style courtesy of a spinning again kick to the physique from Jones (28-1 MMA, 22-1 UFC) within the third spherical.

Jones, who stated he skilled the method for hours each week main as much as the occasion, uncorked his completely positioned signature kick to the left aspect of Miocic’s physique and instantly folded him to his knees. “Bones” pounced with just a few follow-up punches, nevertheless it was over as Miocic crouched over in ache whereas Jones celebrated.

Though Miocic refused further medical consideration within the octagon then supplied a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan the place he introduced his retirement, rumors have swirled on-line about damaged ribs.

Nonetheless, Miocic’s supervisor, Lloyd Pierson of VaynerSports, informed MMA Junkie on Monday that Miocic sustained “no damaged bones” within the defeat.

On the UFC 309 post-fight information convention, Jones acknowledged that he thinks the spinning again kick is essentially the most highly effective kicking method that may be performed in MMA, and stated damaged ribs are one of many potential penalties if it lands completely. That wasn’t the case with Miocic, nevertheless it was sufficient to finish the battle.

“I didn’t hit Stipe’s liver. It hit him on the alternative aspect,” Jones informed MMA Junkie and different reporters. “It simply sends shockwaves by way of an individual’s physique. It will probably break a rib – it’s only a actually highly effective shot. So I’m simply actually pleased with touchdown that shot after so many hours of working it.”

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