Let’s try this again … reigning heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, will (finally) make his Octagon return to defend his 265-pound strap against former division titleholder, Stipe Miocic, in the UFC 309 main event this weekend in “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” But will “Bones” retire after defending his crown? We’ll find out in just a few days!
Event: UFC 309: “Jones vs. Miocic”
Date: Sat., Nov. 16, 2024
Location: Madison Square Garden in New York City
Start times: ESPN+ PPV, ESPNN, ESPN+ (6 p.m. ET Prelims | 10 p.m. ET Main Card)
UFC 309 Main Event On ESPN+ PPV:
265 lbs.: UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
UFC 309 Main Card On ESPN+ PPV (10 p.m. ET):
155 lbs.: Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler 2
185 lbs.: Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig
125 lbs.: Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva
165 lbs.: Mauricio Ruffy vs. James Llontop (now catchweight)
UFC 309 Prelims Card On ESPNN/ESPN+ (8 p.m. ET):
135 lbs.: Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee
185 lbs.: Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders
155 lbs.: Jim Miller vs. Damon Jackson
155 lbs.: David Onama vs. Roberto Romero (not Lucas Almeida)
UFC 309 Prelims Card On ESPN+ (6 p.m. ET):
265 lbs.: Marcyn Tybura vs. Jhonata Diniz
170 lbs.: Mickey Gall vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
170 lbs.: Bassil Hafez vs. Oban Elliott
125 lbs.: Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura
*Fight card, bout order and number of fights remain subject to change.*
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