UFC 309 Results: Jones and Oliveira Win at MSG
UFC 309 took place at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 16, 2024. Jon Jones defended the heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic, while Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler met in a five-round lightweight rematch. The event has now been decided: Jones and Oliveira won, and one bout listed in this preview was canceled before the fights began.
Jones stopped Miocic in Round 3
Jones retained the heavyweight title with a TKO from a spinning back kick and punches at 4:29 of the third round. The result ended Miocic’s attempt to reclaim the belt. UFC’s event report and official scorecards record the finish.
Oliveira won the rematch with Chandler
In the co-main event, Oliveira defeated Chandler by unanimous decision. The three scores were 49–46, 49–46 and 49–45. Their first meeting at UFC 262 had ended with Oliveira winning by second-round TKO, so the rematch went the distance and gave Oliveira a second victory over Chandler.
The card changed before fight night
Bo Nickal defeated Paul Craig and Viviane Araújo defeated Karine Silva by unanimous decision. Mauricio Ruffy also won a unanimous decision against James Llontop after that bout was moved to catchweight. Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders, was canceled because of a medical issue involving Anders.
Sources: UFC, UFC 309 main-card results, full event results, and event updates.
