The Science Behind Jon Jones' Kick That Knocked Out Stipe Miocic

Jon Jones created a sensation when he finished Stipe Miocic with a spinning back kick at UFC 309. The question on everyone's mind was, what made this kick so powerful? Dr. David Abbasi, an orthopedic surgeon, gave some insight. He explained that when the kick hit Stipe's left abdominal area, it triggered his parasympathetic nervous system, which controls digestion and rest. This system kicked in to keep blood flow to the brain and prevent fainting. The hit likely affected organs like the spleen and intestines, causing immense pain.

But what exactly happened to Stipe's body? Another expert, Dr. Brian Stutterer, analyzed the impact. He believed the kick mainly hit Stipe's latissimus dorsi muscle but also damaged his ribs and possibly his spleen. While Stipe seemed okay after the fight, Dr. Stutterer thought he might have fractured ribs. Fans were concerned about Stipe's health, especially since he announced his retirement soon after.

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