Sun Nov 17 06:30:00 UTC 2024: **UFC Veteran Stipe Miocic Eyes Championship Rematch Against Jon Jones, with Presidential Ringside Seat Possible**
NEW YORK, NY – Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is set to challenge current champion Jon Jones in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 309 this Saturday at Madison Square Garden. The 42-year-old Miocic, who last fought in 2021, is hoping to reclaim the title against the 37-year-old Jones. The fight marks Miocic’s return after a two-year hiatus following a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou.
Miocic’s personal life has also been in the spotlight. He and his wife, Ryan Marie Carney, a Parma, Ohio resident with a background in nursing and cosmetology, have two children. The couple, who married in 2016, were even joined by former President Donald Trump at UFC 290 earlier this year. Trump is expected to attend Saturday’s fight as well, adding another layer of intrigue to the event.
Miocic has expressed a lighthearted openness to the possibility of Trump presenting him with the championship belt should he win, stating to TMZ, “That’d be kinda cool to have a president do it. President-elect.” The event, a 13-fight card, also features other notable bouts including Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig, and Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva. The final five fights will be available via pay-per-view on ESPN.
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