UFC 309 promises to deliver an electrifying night of action on November 16, 2024, at Madison Square Garden, headlined by the heavyweight clash between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists in history, enters the octagon with a record of 27-1 and an impressive 66% finish rate. Known for his versatility, Jones lands an average of 4.3 significant strikes per minute while maintaining an exceptional takedown defense of 95%. This marks Jones’s first heavyweight title defense after capturing the belt earlier this year. Miocic, a former champion and UFC’s all-time heavyweight leader in title defenses (4), comes into the bout with a 55% knockout win rate and averages 2.2 takedowns per 15 minutes. At 41, Miocic looks to reclaim his legacy as the most dominant heavyweight in UFC history by dethroning the legendary Jones.

The co-main event features a heated rematch between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira in the lightweight division. Oliveira, the UFC’s all-time submission leader, has a record of 34-9 and boasts a finishing rate of 91%. In their previous fight, Oliveira secured a rear-naked choke victory, a testament to his world-class grappling skills. Chandler, known for his explosive striking and wrestling, will aim to avenge that loss, bringing his 17 knockout wins into the octagon. Also on the main card, middleweight standout Bo Nickal, with an undefeated record of 5-0, faces Paul Craig, a submission specialist with 13 career wins by tapout. Flyweight contenders Viviane Araujo and Karine Silva round out the lineup, with Silva’s aggressive style and perfect 100% finish rate adding intrigue to the night. UFC 309 promises compelling matchups across the board, with legacy, redemption, and rising stars all on the line.