Heavyweight showdown: Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic Headlines UFC 309 on MSG.

Ladies and gentlemen fighting fans of all ages, the time has come! The main event of UFC 309 brings us a heavyweight championship match for the ages as Jon “Bones” Jones (27-1-0) and Stipe Miocic (20-4-0) square off this Saturday night at the legendary Madison Square Garden.

With prelims starting as early as 6 PM ET and the main card at 10 PM ET on pay-per-view, this is the kind of fight night you plan your entire weekend around.

How to watch UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic can watch:

• Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
• Time: Main Card 10:00 PM ET
• Channel: ESPN+
• Stream: ESPN PPV (watch now)

The story of the tape

Jon Jones (27-1-0): The comeback king

After a three-year hiatus, Jones roared back in spectacular fashion at UFC 285, with Ciryl Gane claiming the heavyweight crown in the first round. Now, at 37 years old and having just recovered from a torn pectoral muscle, ‘Bones’ is ready to prove he’s still the baddest man in the octagon.

Jones is a Swiss Army Knife of a fighter, with accurate striking, elite grip strength and a knack for submissions that has left many an opponent tapping the canvas in frustration. Oh, and let’s not forget his 4.5-inch reach advantage over Miocic: another tool in the arsenal of the most decorated fighter in UFC history.

Stipe Miocic (20-4-0): The heavyweight GOAT

But don’t count Stipe out. The 41-year-old firefighter by day and puncher by night is widely considered the greatest heavyweight in UFC history. Yes, he’s been out of action since a tough second-round KO loss to Francis Ngannou at UFC 260, but if anyone can rise to the occasion after a layoff, it’s Miocic.

Stipe’s strategy? Stand your ground and turn this fight into a brawl. With elite boxing and a knack for achieving victories in wars of attrition, he is more than capable of shocking the world.

WATCH: UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic on ESPN+

Stat Attack: How Do They Stack?

• Range advantage: Jones (84.5″) vs. Miocic (80″)
• Significant attacks per minute: Almost identical (Bones: 4.3 | Miocic: 4.2)
• Removal Accuracy: Jones (45.36%) vs. Miocic (34.25%)
• Removal average: Jones (1.93 per quarter) vs. Miocic (1.86)
• Average entry: Jones leads with an average of 0.48

The numbers tell the story: Jones has the advantage on the ground and in controlling the fight, while Miocic’s path to victory lies in keeping things afloat and testing Jones’ chin in the pocket.

So fight fans, whether you’re Team Bones or Team Stipe, one thing’s for sure: this is a heavyweight fight that will go down in UFC history. Grab your popcorn, take a seat and prepare for an evening of fireworks at Madison Square Garden.

Main card (10:00 PM EST on ESPN+ PPV)

• Jon Jones (-625) vs. Stipe Miocic (+450) – UFC Heavyweight Championship
• Charles Oliveira (-265) vs. Michael Chandler (+215) – Lightweight
• Bo Nickal (-1200) vs. Paul Craig (+750) – Middleweight
• Viviane Araujo (-265) vs. Karine Silva (+215) – women’s flyweight
• Mauricio Ruffy (-900) vs. James Llontop (+625) – Lightweight

WATCH: UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic on ESPN+

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