Jones (27-1, 1 NC) will make the first defense of his heavyweight title on Saturday at New York's Madison Square Garden when he headlines UFC 309 against former champion Stipe Miocic (20-4), who is widely considered the most accomplished heavyweight in promotional history.

UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has shared a blunt reason for why he has no interest in fighting interim titleholder Tom Aspinall after UFC 309.

Stipe Miocic will challenge Jon Jones for the heavyweight championship at UFC 309 this Saturday in New York. Here's what you need to know.