The highly anticipated matchup between heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former champion Stipe Miocic is now officially confirmed as the main event for UFC 309. Scheduled for November 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, this fight marks Jones’ first title defense since capturing the heavyweight belt in March 2023, while Miocic returns to the octagon after nearly four years away.

Jones’ Return and the Legacy Battle

Jon Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history, made his triumphant return to the octagon at UFC 285 after a three-year hiatus. He defeated Ciryl Gane with a first-round submission, claiming the vacant heavyweight title. Jones was initially set to face Miocic at UFC 295 in November last year, but a torn pectoral muscle during training forced him to withdraw, delaying the fight by nearly a year.

Miocic, the record-holder for the most consecutive heavyweight title defenses in UFC history, has not fought since losing his belt to Francis Ngannou in March 2021. Now 42, Miocic aims to become a three-time heavyweight champion, proving that he still belongs among the sport’s elite.

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Co-Main Event: Chandler vs. Oliveira II

UFC 309 also features a highly anticipated co-main event with Michael Chandler taking on Charles Oliveira in a lightweight rematch. The two first met at UFC 262, where Oliveira scored a come-from-behind knockout victory to claim the lightweight title. Chandler, competing for the first time since losing to Dustin Poirier at UFC 281, is seeking redemption. Meanwhile, Oliveira aims to bounce back after recent setbacks, hoping to re-establish himself in the title picture.

A Historic Night at Madison Square Garden

UFC 309 represents another significant event at Madison Square Garden, a venue that has hosted some of the most iconic moments in UFC history since the organization’s debut there in 2016. Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will also be closely watching the main event, as he is expected to challenge the winner in a title unification bout.

On November 16, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic will finally meet in the octagon to determine who is the best heavyweight in UFC history. With legacies on the line and the potential for Jones to solidify his status as the greatest of all time, this is a fight that no MMA fan should miss.

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