The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is gearing up for its 309th event set to be staged in the bustling metropolis of New York City. The main drawing card for the occasion? An adrenaline-fueled collision between top-notch heavyweights. Defending champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones (27-1-0) will take on Stipe Miocic (20-4-0) in the main event for the title fight.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 16, when all action will unravel. UFC 309, titled ‘Jones vs. Miocic,’ is slated to take the famous Madison Square Garden by storm. The preliminary fights on the card kick off at 3 p.m. Pacific Time or 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
What about the main card you ask? Well, the anticipation hits a fever pitch for the main card, which is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Pacific Time or 10 p.m. Eastern Time. This ensures an entire evening filled with heart-pounding, high-octane UFC action.
As for the encounters themselves, they are nothing short of epic. Aside from Jones vs. Miocic gracing the Main Card, the fight card confirms several other tantalizing matchups. First, we have Lightweight contenders Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler preparing to square off.
Next on the Main Card is a Middleweight clash between Bo Nickal and Paul Craig. With both fighters bringing their own unique skills and styles, this makes for another exciting showdown.
Women’s Flyweight fighters also have a spot on the Main Card. Viviane Araujo will square off against Karine Silva in a fight that is sure to add another dimension of intensity to the card. Mauricio Ruffy and James Llontop have the tough task of keeping the Lightweight flame burning, securing their spot on the Main Card as well.
But things kick off even before that. The Preliminary Card, which starts at 5 p.m. Pacific Time or 8 p.m. Eastern Time, also promises to deliver an assortment of intriguing bouts. A Bantamweight clash between Jonathan Martinez and Marcus McGhee tops this list.
Middleweight fighters Chris Weidman and Eryk Anders also snag a slot on the Preliminary Card. As for Lightweights, Jim Miller and Damon Jackson will battle it out, ensuring a thrilling start to what promises to be an unforgettable night of UFC.
The Lightweight bouts continue with a face-off by David Onama and Roberto Romero, two formidable UFC warriors who will add their own vigor to the event.
The Early Preliminary Card, which kicks off the event activity at 3 p.m. Pacific Time or 6 p.m. Eastern Time, is led by a Heavyweight clash between Marcin Tybura and Jhonata Diniz, a match that definitely has fight fans buzzing.
Welterweights also make an appearance early in the card, with Mickey Gall and Ramiz Brahimaj getting ready to provide some explosive moments. Plus, lots of attention is being given to another Welterweight fight featuring Bassil Hafez and Oban Elliott.
To keep the variety going, the Early Preliminary Card includes a Women’s Flyweight match too. Veronica Hardy will face off against Eduarda Moura in an encounter that paves the way for the night’s highlights.
It’s interesting to note what’s not yet been divulged: the fighters’ walkout music. UFC 309, despite giving us incredible matches, keeps us on our toes about the melody that each fighter will make their entry to. UFC enthusiasts know that Jon Jones typically opts for ‘God Gave Me Style’ by 50 Cent and ‘The Champ Is Here’ by Jadakiss.
On the flip side, Stipe Miocic has in the past been partial to Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘Till I Die’. To say that the essence of these songs adds an additional layer to the excitement would not be an exaggeration.
Once again, keep in mind that UFC 309, headlined ‘Jones vs. Miocic’ is settling in on Saturday, November 16. The first punch will be thrown at 3 p.m. Pacific Time or 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Following that, the main card will set the stage for the title fight at 7 p.m. Pacific Time or 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Without a doubt, UFC 309 in New York City is promising a full-on spectacle of powerful punches, incredible takedowns, and thrilling submission attempts. We can only wait with bated breath for the moment when the gladiators step into the octagon and engage in a display of sheer competition, strength, and skill.