Jon Jones will face Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 309, airing live on ESPN+ PPV from Madison Square Garden in New York on November 16. Jones, a two-division champion from Rochester, NY, will defend his heavyweight title for the first time. Miocic, a former two-time 265-pound champion from Euclid, Ohio, aims to reclaim the belt. The stakes are high for both fighters in Jones vs Miocic. Jones, returning after a lengthy layoff due to injury, has a point to prove. #JonesVsMiocic
Jones (27-1, 1 NC), who is 37 years old and based in Albuquerque, returns after a year-and-a-half layoff due to injury. Miocic (20-4), aged 42, hasn’t fought since March 2021, when he lost the title to Francis Ngannou. This championship bout is scheduled for five rounds.
The co-main event features a rematch between former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler. Oliveira (34-10, 1 NC) defeated Chandler by TKO in May 2021, claiming the vacant 155-pound title. Chandler (23-8) hasn’t fought in two years after his scheduled fight with Conor McGregor in June fell through.
UFC 309 also features a middleweight bout between Paul Craig (17-8-1) and Bo Nickal (6-0), as well as an all-Brazilian women’s flyweight contest between Viviane Araujo (12-6) and Karine Silva (18-4). The PPV opener is a catchweight bout between Mauricio Ruffy (10-1) of Brazil and James Llontop (14-4) of Peru.
The Anticipation Builds: Jones vs Miocic Set to Clash for Heavyweight Glory
As the fight approaches, all eyes are on Jones vs Miocic. The championship bout promises to be a thrilling encounter. Both fighters have their own motivations, but only one can emerge victorious. Fans will surely be treated to an unforgettable night of UFC action, as these two giants battle for supremacy. This matchup has fans eagerly awaiting a clash of styles and experience. #JonesVsMiocic
