Jon Jones sent Stipe Miocic into retirement with a stunning back kick to the ribs and used a series of blows to the head in the third round to retain the UFC heavyweight championship in front of President-elect Donald Trump in the main event of UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

NEW YORK - Jon Jones pulled off a stunning knock-out of Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on Saturday night, folding his opponent with a spinning back-kick to the body to cement his stats as arguably the greatest fighter of all time as he retained his heavyweight belt.

Jon Jones got the best of Stipe Miocic in the third round. Here are all of the results and best highlights from UFC 309.

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic are set to fight for the heavyweight championship at UFC 309 on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.

Jones put his complete skillset on display in dismantling Miocic on Saturday night before scoring the stunning knockout blow

Combat sports fans love a dominant heavyweight champ. And Jon Jones loves to be loved. The UFC heavyweight champion protected his spot at the apex of mixed martial arts on Saturday night with a dominant win over Stipe Miocic,

Jon Jones delivered another decisive performance in his second fight at heavyweight. Jones landed a spinning back kick to the ribs of Stipe Miocic which folded the former champion and forced the referee to end the fight near the end of the third round.

President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his election victory on Saturday night by attending an Ultimate Fighting Championship event with billionaire friend Elon Musk and cheering fans at a heavily guarded Madison Square Garden in New York City.