Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones will defend his heavyweight title towards Stipe Miocic in the principle occasion of UFC 309 on November 16.
Jones (27-1 MMA), arguably the best fighter in MMA historical past, shall be returning to motion for the primary time since claiming the promotion’s then-vacant heavyweight title with a submission win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 in March of 2023. ‘Bones’ was initially slated to battle Miocic in the principle occasion of UFC 295 however was compelled to withdraw from the competition after struggling a torn pectoral in coaching.
In the meantime, Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA) shall be returning to the Octagon for the primary time since March of 2021, the place he suffered a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou to give up the UFC’s heavyweight world title. Previous to that setback, the 42-year-old was coming off back-to-back wins over Daniel Cormier.
Awaiting the winner of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic shall be interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, who has been vocal in his want to get the chance to throw down with ‘Bones’.
Additionally not too long ago added to the UFC 309 lineup is a extremely anticipated light-weight rematch between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira. ‘Iron’ and ‘Do Bronx’ beforehand collided for the promotion’s then-vacant light-weight title at UFC 262 in Might of 2021, with the Brazilian rising victorious by means of second-round TKO.
Along with Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic and Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira 2, UFC 309 can also be slated to function the next bouts:
185lbs: Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig
205lbs: Nikita Krylov vs. Azamat Murzakanov
185lbs: Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders
135lbs: Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee
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