In the buildup to UFC 309, there’s been a lot of criticism surrounding Stipe Miocic’s upcoming fight against Jon Jones. But to the former heavyweight champion, it’s all white noise. Miocic returns to the cage this Saturday in the main event of UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden where he challenges Jones for the heavyweight belt.

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.

If he had his way, Miocic would have taken care of that bit of business last November when he and Jones were first booked for the Garden, the delay caused by Jones’ torn pectoral muscle less than