Jon Jones defends his UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic tonight.
Heavyweight champion Jones had been scheduled to meet Miocic back in November but an injury caused the fight to be postponed, with Britain’s Tom Aspinall stepping in to become interim champion.
Aspinall now awaits the winner but Jones has previously hinted this may be his last MMA fight following an inactive few years.
The 37-year-old beat Ciryl Gane back in March 2023 and had not fought for three years prior to that.
Former heavyweight champion Miocic, meanwhile, is making his first appearance inside the octagon since March 2021 when his second reign was ended by Francis Ngannou.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is UFC 309?
UFC 309 takes place tonight on Saturday 16 November 2024.
Where is UFC 309?
The event takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
What time is UFC 309?
The prelims are expected to start at 1am GMT on Sunday 17 November. The main card is then expected to begin at 3am, with the cage walks for the main event not likely to happen before 5am.
UFC 309 fight card
Main card
Jon Jones v Stipe Miocic
Charles Oliveira v Michael Chandler 2
Viviane Araujo v Karine Silva
Bo Nickal v Paul Craig
Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop
Prelims
Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee
Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders
Jim Miller vs Damon Jackson
Marcin Tybura vs Jhonata Diniz
Early prelims
Mickey Gall vs Ramiz Brahimaj
Bassil Hafez vs Oban Elliott
What gloves will the fighters be wearing at UFC 309?
All fighters will go back to wearing the original style of gloves rather than the new design which was brought in back in June.
How to watch UFC 309
TV channel: In the UK, UFC 309 is being shown live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning with the prelims at 1am GMT on Sunday morning.
The early prelims are available with a UFC Fight Pass subscription, while in the US the prelims are on ESPN2 and ESPN+ with the main card on ESPN+.
Live stream: Those with a subscription can also catch the action live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
UFC 309 latest odds
Jon Jones to win – 1/6
Stipe Miocic to win – 4/1
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
