The American spirit was fully embodied by UFC legend Jon ‘Bones’ Jones on Saturday, when he not only DOMINATED his opponent Stipe Miocic with a spectacular spinning back kick, but also had the guts to hand his title belt to none other than President Donald Trump.
Jones proved he’s still got it, taking down Miocic in the third round at UFC 309 inside Madison Square Garden – securing a TKO victory at 4:29 of the round. Originally set for November 2023, this fight was delayed due to Jones’s torn pectoral muscle. But as always, he came back stronger, leaving everyone buzzing about a potential showdown with interim champion Tom Aspinall.
After winning, the UFC icon then presented president-elect Donald Trump with his title belt, to which Trump poses triumphantly. Check it out:
Jon Jones hands his UFC heavyweight championship belt to President @realDonaldTrump 💪🏼🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/mrnu3QtB4L
— Margo Martin (@margomartin) November 17, 2024
In his victory speech, Jones, 37, expressed gratitude to Jesus Christ and Trump, telling the audience, “I also wanna say a big, big thank you to President Donald Trump for being here tonight.”
“Trump Check it out,” he added before breaking into some of Trump’s signature dance moves.
JUST IN: Jon Jones does the YMCA dance and then points at Donald Trump after defeating Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden. pic.twitter.com/rMIXFxQeeI
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 17, 2024
“I’m proud to be a great American champion. I’m proud to be a CHRISTIAN American champion,” Jones declared, after starting a “USA! USA! USA!” chant with the crowd.
UFC champion Jon Jones gives the glory to Jesus Christ and does the Trump dance after his big win.
“I’m proud to be a Christian American champion.” pic.twitter.com/FjAVrZVPTt
— Kory Yeshua (@KoryYeshua) November 17, 2024
Americans like Jones and Trump are out here winning and inspiring. We are back, baby!!!
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