Stipe Miocic, a Euclid native and Valley View firefighter, returns to the UFC Octagon after a three-year layoff to face heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Driving the news: The fight headlines the pay-per-view UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden Saturday night.

Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Preview, picks, betting odds, and predictions for the PPV fight card's main event.

Jon Jones' demeanor toward Stipe Miocic has taken a turn during UFC 309 fight week, and with the fight more than 48 hours away, it's clear things have gotten personal. Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) returns from a more than 20-month layoff