RIYADH: Jon Jones will defend his UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden in New York on Nov. 11.

The clash, officially booked for UFC 295, was announced by UFC President Dana White as part of the promotion’s International Fight Week celebrations.

The victor will claim unofficial greatest heavyweight of all time status.

Jones, 35, who has made the most consecutive title defences at light-heavyweight in the UFC, will make his first defence of the heavyweight title against Miocic. The undefeated 2 Division world champion is regarded by many in the mixed martial arts community as the all-time greatest.

Miocic, 40, is also no stranger to records, holding consecutive defences of the heavyweight championship. Miocic, who has not fought since March 2021, will be aiming to regain his title, and become the first man to hand Jones a loss.

White said: “For the heavyweight championship of the world, Jon Jones, the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, will defend his title against the greatest heavyweight champion of all time, former champ Stipe Miocic.

“This is the fight that Jon Jones wanted, this is the fight that Stipe wanted; it is a legacy fight for both of these guys,” he added.