Stipe Miocic looks to shock the world at UFC 309

The intrigue: The fight pits Miocic, a former heavyweight champion who holds several of the division's records, against Jones, considered by many to be the greatest mixed martial artist of all time.

• Win or lose, this could be the last fight for Miocic, who turned 42 in August.

What they're saying: "I think every fight, I'm always preparing for my last one," Miocic recently told MMA Fighting.

• "I always thought about retiring after my first UFC fight. I say that all the time. Who wants to get beat up for 10 to 12 weeks come back and do it again?"

State of play: Miocic, who lost his last fight by knockout in March 2021, is a huge underdog.

• His odds are +430 at FanDuel Sportsbook, meaning if you bet $100 on him you could profit $430.

💭 My thought bubble: I've followed and covered MMA for nearly 20 years and think people underestimate Miocic.

• Jones is the more well-rounded fighter, but Stipe's power is something Jones has never faced.

How to watch: UFC 309 airs at 10pm and costs $79.99 on ESPN+ pay-per-view.

Go deeper: This weekend's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight also features a pair of former Ohioans.