** Former UFC champions Stipe Miocic and Damon Jackson announce retirements following losses at UFC 309. Miocic, a two-time heavyweight champion with notable victories over Daniel Cormier and Francis Ngannou, cited his desire to walk away from the sport after a loss to Jon Jones. Jackson, a veteran lightweight fighter, retired after a submission loss to Jim Miller, ending a four-fight losing streak. ** Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2024/11/17/former-ufc-champion-and-veteran-announce-retirements-following-losses/