UFC 309 Jones vs. Miocic Live Results Coverage, Results, and Highlights for November 16, 2024

Stipe Miocic is gearing up to face Jon Jones for the heavyweight belt at UFC 309 this Saturday at the legendary Madison Square Garden.

Miocic, holding a 20-4 record, is stepping back into the cage after his last showdown ended in a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2021. With hopes of snagging his third heavyweight crown, Miocic has a massive task ahead: getting past Jones.

Jon “Bones” Jones is making his return to the octagon after claiming the vacant heavyweight title in his division debut back in March 2023. With a 27-1 record and riding high on five straight wins, Jones is ready to put on a show.

But it’s not just about the main event—UFC 309 also features Michael Chandler clashing with Charles Oliveira and Viviane Araujo battling Karine Silva. On the prelims, David Onama takes on Roberto Romero in a lightweight bout after his featherweight scrap with Lucas Almeida got the axe.

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

Date and Time

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 16
• Prelims: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on ESPN+
• Main card: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on PPV (ESPN+)

Location

• Madison Square Garden, New York

TV and Streaming

• TV: ESPN+ (PPV fee required)
• Stream: Watch UFC 309 and more with an ESPN+ subscription

Main Card (ESPN+ PPV at 10 p.m. ET)

• Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
• Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler
• Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig
• Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva
• Mauricio Ruffy vs. James Llontop

Prelims (ESPNews/FX/Hulu/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET)

• Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee
• Jim Miller vs. Damon Jackson
• David Onama vs. Roberto Romero
• Marcin Tybura vs. Jhonata Diniz

Early Prelims (ESPN+/Hulu/UFC Fight Pass at 6:30 p.m. ET)

• Mickey Gall vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
• Bassil Hafez vs. Oban Elliott
• Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura

Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura

Round 1 kicks off with Moura taking the aggressive approach, pressing forward to corner Hardy. Moura lands a solid left hand that resonates through the octagon, showcasing her power. She continues to push Hardy, who responds with a well-timed body kick. The pace slows as both fighters remain cautious, leading to a lower output from each side. Suddenly, Moura strikes again with a powerful right hand, but Hardy answers back with a sharp left. With a minute left on the clock, Hardy scores with a strong leg kick. Moura seizes an opportunity, catching a kick from Hardy and executing a takedown just before the round ends as the bell sounds.

Round 2 begins with a familiar pattern: Moura pressing forward as Hardy stays on the perimeter. Moura quickly closes the distance, shoots in, and secures a takedown by the cage. Hardy manages to get back to her feet but takes a knee to the head in the process. Moura maintains control, pressing Hardy against the cage. With three minutes remaining, Moura drags Hardy down to the canvas again, landing in an unconventional half-guard position. Hardy shifts to her back, fighting to regain control. With two minutes left, Hardy manages to recover her guard. Moura lands short, effective strikes, including a shoulder strike to keep the pressure on. The round ends with the bell, signaling another hard-fought sequence.

ound 3 opens with Hardy knowing she needs a finish to sway the judges. She starts with a quick one-two combination, showing more aggression than in previous rounds. Hardy lands a solid body kick followed by a thudding leg kick. Moura continues to press forward, but Hardy maintains distance, firing off another leg kick. The output remains low from both fighters, with calculated strikes. Moura counters with a sharp right hand that lands cleanly. Hardy fires back with a leg kick, finding consistent success with those throughout the round. Hardy lands a body kick followed by another leg kick as time winds down. The round ends with the bell, closing out a competitive fight.

Result: Eduarda Moura takes the win over Veronica Hardy by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

Bassil Hafez vs. Oban Elliott

Round 1 starts with Hafez quickly taking control of the center of the octagon. Elliott fires off a series of oblique kicks. The two clinch briefly, and Hafez lands a solid elbow. Elliott responds with clean jabs, but overall, the pace remains slow with minimal action. Midway through the round, Hafez connects with a right hand. Elliott fires back with a jab and a leg kick. Out of nowhere, Hafez lands a big head kick, but Elliott absorbs it without flinching. Elliott continues with leg kicks until the bell rings to end the round.

Round 2 kicks off with Hafez pushing the pace again. He throws a low kick, but Elliott counters effectively. Elliott lands a solid body kick and is showing much more success compared to the first round. He connects with a series of leg kicks that start adding up. Hafez fires back with a left hand, but Elliott continues chopping away with more leg kicks. With two minutes left, Hafez lands a leg kick of his own, but his lead leg is visibly damaged and swollen. Elliott lands a clean left hand and follows up with another leg kick before the round ends with the bell.

Round 3 starts with Hafez coming out more aggressive, but Elliott lands a huge right hand that drops Hafez instantly. Elliott follows up with relentless ground-and-pound. The referee steps in—it’s over! What a stunning finish by Elliott!

Result: Oban Elliott def. Bassil Hafez via KO (punches) – Round 3, 0:40.

Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Mickey Gall

Round 1 kicks off with Gall landing a solid right hand. Brahimaj answers with a powerful leg kick. Gall fires back with another right hand, but Brahimaj keeps up the pressure with a jab. They trade shots in the clinch, where Brahimaj lands clean uppercuts and a knee. The action heats up as they clinch again, both connecting with strikes. Brahimaj stays aggressive and takes control. Halfway through the round, Gall lands another right hand, but Brahimaj responds with a massive head kick that connects. Brahimaj follows up with a big right hand, and it’s all over!

Result: Brahimaj wins by TKO in Round 1.

Jhonata Diniz vs. Marcin Tybura

Round 1 – Tybura shoots, but Diniz catches him with a left! Tybura hits the ground, and Diniz takes half guard, throwing elbows. Tybura sweeps and gets on top in Diniz’s half guard, landing short shots. With three minutes left, Tybura keeps the pressure. Diniz tries to escape but can’t. Tybura moves to mount, throwing more shots and lands a solid elbow just before the bell rings.

Round 2 – Diniz comes out aggressive, landing a straight right. Tybura fires back with a big left! Diniz lands a quick one-two combo. Tybura switches it up and scores a takedown. From half guard, Tybura works his way to mount, landing short shots. He’s in total control. Final minute—Tybura lands a big elbow, then another! He’s pounding on Diniz, whose face is busted up. The round ends as the bell rings.

Round 3 – It’s over! The doctor stops Diniz from continuing.

Records: Tybura (26-9 MMA, 13-8 UFC), Diniz (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC).

David Onama vs. Roberto Romero

Round 1 – Both fighters start with heavy leg kicks. Romero lands some nasty ones, while Onama fires back. Romero follows up with a sharp combo. Onama connects with a left hook, but Romero’s jabs are landing. Oh! Romero drops Onama and takes his back! Onama scrambles up but is pressed against the cage. Romero lands solid shots. What a start for Romero! Onama tries a front choke, but Romero escapes. Back to striking—Romero lands a big right hand! Onama stuns him and drops Romero! Onama with ground-and-pound as the bell rings.

Round 2 – What a wild fight! Both fighters are trading heavy shots. Onama lands big punches, but Romero shows an iron chin. Romero keeps the pressure on, but Onama fires back with nasty hooks and gains momentum. He’s landing the cleaner shots, and Romero’s nose is bleeding. Romero starts to slow down. Onama lands a sharp elbow, dropping Romero! Onama follows him to the ground, working from guard and delivering ground-and-pound. Onama lets Romero stand as the round ends. The bell rings.

Round 3 – Onama starts with stiff jabs and looks like the fresher fighter. He lands a clean one-two combo. Romero is fighting back, but Onama is clearly ahead. More jabs from Onama, who starts taunting Romero. Romero lands a leg kick, but Onama shoots for a takedown and gets it, moving straight into mount. With two minutes left, Onama has good control but isn’t landing heavy damage. He connects with short shots and keeps control. Romero tries for a leg lock but can’t secure it. Onama lands big shots as the round ends. The bell rings.

Result: David Onama defeats Roberto Romero by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

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