UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 4:29
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
Scotland
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Peru
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:44
Uganda
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Poland
R2, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 2:55
Performance of the Night
Wales
R3, 0:40
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Venezuela
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler each received $50,000 for their breathless, dramatic five-round lightweight co-main event war.
Performance of the Night: Jon Jones collected $50,000 for his spectacular third-round spinning back kick stoppage of Stipe Miocic to retain the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Performance of the Night: Ramiz Brahimaj and Oban Elliott each collected $50,000 for their highlight-reel knockout finishes on the preliminary portion of the card.
Reported Payouts & Fighter Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $3,000,000 | — | $50,000 | $3,050,000 | |
| LOSS | $1,000,000 | — | — | $1,000,000 | |
| WIN | $750,000 | — | $50,000 | $800,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $53,000* | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $20,000* | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $125,000 | $125,000 | — | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $120,000 | $120,000 | — | $240,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 |
*Purses and compensation figures represent official athletic commission estimates and contractual benchmarks. The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) does not publicly disclose purse figures. James Llontop weighed in at 166.2 lbs (1.2 lbs over the contracted catchweight limit) and was fined 20% of his purse ($5,000), which was awarded directly to Mauricio Ruffy. Figures include official $50,000 post-fight performance bonus awards and do not reflect discretionary locker-room compensation or pay-per-view distribution points.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 309
Jon Jones extended his historic UFC record for the most title fight victories in promotional history to 16, widening his lead over Georges St-Pierre (13) and Demetrious Johnson (12).
Jon Jones became the first fighter in UFC heavyweight history to successfully defend the championship with a spinning back kick body finish, stopping Stipe Miocic at 4:29 of Round 3.
UFC 309 generated an astounding $16,673,954 live gate from 20,200 spectators at Madison Square Garden, trailing only UFC 205 ($17.7M) in the venue’s mixed martial arts history.
Jim Miller extended his all-time promotional records for both the most bouts in UFC history (45) and the most career wins (27) by submitting Damon Jackson with a first-round guillotine choke.
With his 2:44 guillotine finish of Damon Jackson, Jim Miller notched his 12th submission inside the Octagon at 155 pounds, extending his record for the most submissions in UFC lightweight division history.
Two-time undisputed champion Stipe Miocic announced his retirement following the main event, closing his legendary career with the all-time UFC heavyweight record for most consecutive (3) and total (4) title defenses.
Charles Oliveira controlled Michael Chandler on the canvas for 14 minutes and 52 seconds, establishing a new record for the most ground control time in a five-round non-title lightweight contest.
With his third-round knockout of Bassil Hafez, Oban Elliott became the first Welsh fighter in modern UFC history to win his first three promotional bouts inside the Octagon.
Three-time NCAA Division I national wrestling champion Bo Nickal went the distance for the first time in his professional career, outstriking former light heavyweight contender Paul Craig to win 30-27 on all cards.
Mauricio Ruffy landed all 8 of his attempted leg kicks (100% accuracy) and scored a clean knockdown against James Llontop, winning a hard-fought 29-28 unanimous decision.
UFC 309 marked the official promotional return to the classic UFC fight gloves following fighter feedback on the redesigned 3HEX gold gloves introduced earlier in the year at UFC 302.
Jon Jones landed 96 significant strikes at an 80.7% connection rate against Stipe Miocic, setting a career-high heavyweight output and the highest strike total in a heavyweight title fight since August 2019.
When and where did UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic take place?
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic took place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Who won the main event between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic?
Jon Jones defended his UFC Heavyweight Championship by defeating Stipe Miocic via TKO (spinning back kick to the body and follow-up punches) at 4:29 of Round 3.
Did Stipe Miocic retire after his fight at UFC 309?
Yes. Immediately following the bout in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, two-time heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition.
Who won the co-main event rematch between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler?
Former champion Charles Oliveira defeated Michael Chandler via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–45) in an electric five-round lightweight contest that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 309?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler won Fight of the Night, while Jon Jones, Ramiz Brahimaj, and Oban Elliott received Performance of the Night awards.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 309?
UFC 309 welcomed a sellout crowd of 20,200 attendees generating a live gate of $16,673,954, making it the second-highest grossing live gate in Madison Square Garden history.
What historic records did Jim Miller extend at UFC 309?
Jim Miller submitted Damon Jackson in the first round to extend his all-time promotional records for most fights in UFC history (45), most wins in UFC history (27), and most lightweight submissions (12).
Why did UFC 309 use the previous version of UFC gloves?
Prior to fight week, UFC CEO Dana White announced that the promotion was re-introducing its classic black fight gloves due to widespread fighter feedback regarding fit, hand stiffness, and eye pokes under the newer 3HEX glove design.
How did Bo Nickal perform against Paul Craig?
Top middleweight prospect Bo Nickal went the distance for the first time in his professional career, using crisp boxing and distance management to earn a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) victory over Scottish submission specialist Paul Craig.
Who called the broadcast for UFC 309?
The event was called by lead play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing from inside the Octagon.
Why was Mauricio Ruffy vs. James Llontop fought at a catchweight?
The bout was originally booked at a contracted catchweight of 165 lbs on short notice, but James Llontop weighed in at 166.2 lbs (1.2 lbs over the limit). Llontop was fined 20% of his purse, and Mauricio Ruffy won by unanimous decision.
Why did Chris Weidman not fight at UFC 309?
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman was scheduled to face Eryk Anders, but the bout was canceled on the day of the event after Anders fell ill with food poisoning. The matchup was rebooked for UFC 310.
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