This Saturday at Madison Square Garden, Stipe Miocic will face Jon Jones for the heavyweight championship at UFC 309.

Miocic enters the fight with a 20-4 record, looking to bounce back from a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021 during a title defense. He aims to claim the heavyweight championship for the third time, but he’ll need to beat Jones.

Meanwhile, Jones, who has a record of 27-1, returns to the octagon after winning the vacant heavyweight title in his first fight at this weight class in March 2023. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak.

The event card also includes Michael Chandler versus Charles Oliveira and Viviane Araujo taking on Karine Silva. In the preliminaries, David Onama will face Roberto Romero in a lightweight bout after Onama’s earlier fight against Lucas Almeida was called off.

Here’s everything you need to know about UFC 309:

Results from UFC 309 PRELIMS

• Marcin Tybura defeats Jhonata Diniz (Heavyweight): Diniz started strong in the first round, but Tybura turned the tide in the second with a series of elbow strikes that bloodied Diniz’s face. After consulting with ringside doctors, referee Herb Dean stopped the fight.
• David Onama vs. Roberto Romero (Lightweight): Romero knocked Onama down early but both fighters got back up quickly. Onama landed several notable punches, exciting the crowd, but the fight went the full distance, resulting in a unanimous decision win for Onama.

Upcoming UFC 309 Main Card: Time and Streaming Details

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
• Time: Main card starts at 10 p.m. ET; prelims kick off at 8 p.m. ET
• TV: Available on ESPN+ alongside a PPV fee
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York

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Start Times for UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic

• Prelims: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (available on ESPN+)
• Main Card: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT (PPV on ESPN+)

Fight Card for UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic

Main Card

• Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic (Heavyweight)
• Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler (Lightweight)
• Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig (Middleweight)
• Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva (Women’s Flyweight)
• Mauricio Ruffy vs. James Llontop (Catchweight)

Prelims

• Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee (Bantamweight)
• Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders (Middleweight)
• Jim Miller vs. Damon Jackson (Lightweight)
• David Onama vs. Roberto Romero (Lightweight)
• Marcin Tybura vs. Jhonata Diniz (Heavyweight)

Early Prelims

• Mickey Gall vs. Ramiz Brahimaj (Welterweight)
• Bassil Hafez vs. Oban Elliott (Welterweight)
• Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura (Women’s Flyweight)

UFC 309: Odds for Jones vs. Miocic

All presented odds are for moneyline bets as of Saturday afternoon, per BetMGM.

Main Card Odds

• Jon Jones (-650) vs. Stipe Miocic (+475)
• Charles Oliveira (-275) vs. Michael Chandler (+210)
• Bo Nickal (-1400) vs. Paul Craig (+800)
• Viviane Araujo (+240) vs. Karine Silva (-300)
• Mauricio Ruffy (-1000) vs. James Llontop (+625)

Prelims Odds

• Jonathan Martinez (+115) vs. Marcus McGhee (-140)
• Chris Weidman (-105) vs. Eryk Anders (-115)
• Jim Miller (+135) vs. Damon Jackson (-165)
• David Onama (-1400) vs. Roberto Romero (+800)
• Marcin Tybura (-115) vs. Jhonata Diniz (-105)

Early Prelims Odds

• Mickey Gall (-185) vs. Ramiz Brahimaj (+150)
• Bassil Hafez (+240) vs. Oban Elliott (-300)
• Veronica Hardy (-150) vs. Eduarda Moura (+125) — as of Friday

Live Streaming for UFC 309

The prelims will be streamed live on ESPN+. The pay-per-view for the main event can be bought and watched through ESPN+ as well.

Cost of UFC 309

To watch UFC 309, the pay-per-view can be accessed on ESPN+ (subscription required) for a price of $79.99.

Venue for UFC 309

The event will be hosted at the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City, which has a capacity of 19,500 and has previously hosted events, such as UFC 205: Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor.

UFC 309 Predictions

Sporting News: Miocic May Upset Jones

Daniel Yanofsky comments, “Miocic has the potential to create a huge upset with a single powerful shot. The question is whether his timing is as sharp as it was back in 2021. It seems unlikely that this match will go the full distance, and a TKO victory for Jones appears plausible. Might either fighter decide to retire regardless of the outcome?”

MMAnews: Miocic’s Inconsistency May Be a Factor

Ryan Jarrell states: “I’d love to back Miocic to defeat Jones and reclaim his heavyweight title. However, given his current status in his career, I find it hard to see that happening. The former champion is now much older and hasn’t been competing consistently.”

ClutchPoints: Adjustments Key for Jones’ Victory

Dominik Zawartko writes, “For Jon Jones, his striking skills and wrestling background will be crucial. At 240 pounds, his chin seems much sturdier, and he will be able to adapt if Stipe starts to land significant shots. We believe Jones is favored to win this fight, but we find the total rounds more interesting as we anticipate a strategic matchup from both fighters.”

Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic: Comparison