UFC 309 takes place Saturday, and you may be a part of us for stay round-by-round protection and official outcomes starting at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). UFC 309 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Hulu/FX, ESPN+) takes place at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York.
Within the headliner, heavyweight champion Jon Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) places his title on the road for the primary time when he takes on former champ Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) in a struggle delayed by a 12 months. Within the co-feature, former light-weight champ Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) takes on Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) after he was left on the alter by Conor McGregor.
Comply with together with our round-by-round updates and official outcomes starting at roughly 6 p.m. ET for the early prelims on Hulu and ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPNews, FX, Hulu and ESPN+, and 10 p.m. ET for the primary card on pay-per-view (by way of ESPN+).
Benefit from the fights, everybody.
UFC 309 lineup
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
- Champ Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic – for heavyweight title
- Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira
- Paul Craig vs. Bo Nickal
- Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva
- James Llontop vs. Mauricio Ruffy
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPNews/FX/Hulu, 8 p.m. ET)
- Marcus McGhee def. Jonathan Martinez by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jim Miller def. Damon Jackson by way of submission (guillotine choke) – Spherical 1, 2:44
- David Onama def. Roberto Romero by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Hulu/ESPN+, 6:30 p.m. ET)
- Marcin Tybura def. Jhonata Diniz by way of TKO (physician’s stoppage) – Spherical 2, 5:00
- Ramiz Brahimaj def. Mickey Gall by way of KO (proper hand) – Spherical 1, 2:55
- Oban Elliott def. Bassil Hafez by way of KO (punches) – Spherical 3, 0:40
- Eduarda Moura def. Veronica Hardy by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
James Llontop vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Spherical 1 – Ruffy takes the middle of the cage, as anticipated. Jab to the physique after which leg kick by Ruffy. Jab by Ruffy. Good jabs by Llontop. Leg kick by Ruffy. Massive leg kick by Ruffy. Ruffy with super precision. Extra jabs by Ruffy. We’re midway by the spherical. Oh! Llontop with an enormous left! Two arduous leg kicks join by Ruffy. Llontop along with his personal leg kick. Llontop pressuring right here. Closing minute. Massive left by Llontop. Oh! Ruffy stuns Llontop. Llontop recovers. Spinning Again kick to the physique by Ruffy. The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Ruffy.
Spherical 2 – Leg kicks by Llontop. Jab by Ruffy. Llontop with nice strain right here. Oh! What a shot by Ruffy! Llontop goes down! Floor-and-pound by Ruffy! Llontop recivers and will get again up. Llontop’s left eye is all swollen. Three minutes left. Tons of coronary heart from Llontop. Leg kick by Llontop. Double jab by Ruffy. Oh! Ruffy stuns Llontop once more. Llontop’s face is a large number. Closing minute. Jabs by Ruffy. Ruffy selecting his photographs right here. The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-8, Ruffy.
Spherical 3 – Jabs by Ruffy. Physique kick by Llontop. Unimaginable toughnes by Llontop. Llontop closes the space and presses Ruffy towards the cage. Ruffy breaks free. A few hooks to the physique land for Llontop. Left hook lands for Ruffy. Llontop presses Ruffy towards the cage. Ruffy breaks free. Nice strain right here by Llontop. Llontop connecting. Oh! Proper hand lands for Ruffy. Two minutes left. Leg kicks by Llontop. Ruffy is slowing down right here. Llontop presses him towards the cage. Oh! Huge left hook lands for Ruffy! Llontop with an elbow! The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Llontop. General 30-26, Ruffy.
Consequence:
Recap:
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Data: Llontop (14-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC), Ruffy (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Division: 165-pound catchweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Kevin MacDonald
Judging:
Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee
Spherical 1 – Leg kick by McGhee. Now physique kick. Martinez urgent, however not throwing a lot. Massive leg kick by Martinez. Couple of hooks by McGhee. Leg kick by McGhee. Massive leg kick by McGhee. Martinez very weapons shy to this point. Extra lg kicks by McGhee. We’re midway by the spherical. Martinez not throwing a lot, simply chasing. Leg kick by Martinez. Not a lot occurring right here. Stiff jab lands by McGhee. The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, McGhee.
Spherical 2 – McGhee in full management for the time being, let’s see if Martinez picks it up. Leg kick by Martinez. Martinez now witha counuter proper hand. Leg kick by McGhee. McGhee’s jab has been on level all evening. Fast little combo connects for McGhee. One other jab by McGhee. Three minutes left. Martinez is simply not throwing a lot right here. Fast knee to the top by McGhee and so they bith join with jabs. Leg kick by Martinez. Two minutes left. Martinez will get his head snapped again by a proper hand. Martinez lands a pleasant left, however it’s simply not sufficient. Okay, good elbow by Martinez. Massive leg kick by Martinez! The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, McGhee.
Spherical 3 – McGhee appears to be limping. Good strain right here by Martinez. Is it going to be just a little to late? Laborious leg kick by Martinez. McGhee with a leg kick of his personal. Oh! Anothet one by Martinez! McGhee is limping dangerous! Three minutes left. Martinez closes the space and presses McGhee towards the cage. Martinez not doing a lot. McGhee breaks free. Two minutes left. Anothet massive leg kick by Martinez. Jab by Martinez. Massive proper hand by McGhee. Closing minute. Bot a lot occurring. McGhee lands a leg kick. Martinez with a proper hand. Leg kick by Martinez. The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Martinez. General 29-28, McGhee.
Consequence: Marcus McGhee def. Jonathan Martinez by way of unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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Data: McGhee (10-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC), Martinez (19-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC)
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPNews/FX/Hulu/ESPN+
Referee: Herb Dean
Judging:
Damon Jackson vs. Jim Miller
Spherical 1 – They each join right here early. Excessive paced struggle. Jab and entrance kick join for Jackson. Miller with a hook. Jackson presses Miller towards the cage. Miller breaks free. Good elbow by Miller. Leg kicks by Miller. Massive shot by Miller. Miller goes for the guillotine! It’s over! Fast faucet by Jackson.
Consequence: Jim Miller def. Damon Jackson by way of submission (guillotine choke) – Spherical 1, 2:44
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Images: Jim Miller def. Damon Jackson at UFC 309: Finest pictures
Data: Miller (38-18 MMA, 27-17 UFC), Jackson (23-8-1 MMA, 6-6-1 UFC)
Division: Light-weight
Broadcast: ESPNews/FX/Hulu/ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson
David Onama vs. Roberto Romero
Spherical 1 – Each attacking with heavy leg kicks. Oh! Nasty leg kicks by Romero. Onama answering again with a few of his personal. Nsty combo by Romero. He’s trying sharp tonight. Left hook connects for Onama. Jabs by Romero. Oh! Romero drops Onama! Romero takes his again! Onama scrambles out and will get again to his ft, however is being pressed towards the cage. Good photographs by Romero! Man, what a begin for Romero! Onama threatens with a entrance choke, however Romero will get out. Again to hanging. Oh! Proper hand lands for Romero! Oh! Onama now stuns Romero! Onama drops him! Floor-and-pound! The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Romero.
Spherical 2 – Insane struggle right here. These guys are throwing down! Oh! Massive photographs join for Onama! What a chin on Romero. Romero with insane strain right here. Oh! Nasty hooks by Onama! Onama is gaining momentum right here, he’s touchdown the cleaner photographs. Romero is bleeding from his nostril. Romero is slowing down. Oh! Elbow by Onama! Romero falls to the bottom and Onama follows. Onama working type guard. Floor-and-pound by Onama. Onama lets Romero again up. The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Onama.
Spherical 3 – Stiff jabs by Onama. Onama clearly seems to be just like the more energizing fighter. One, two connects for Onama. Romero is combating again, however Onama is clearly pulling forward. Jabs by Onama. Onama now taunting Romero. Leg kick by Romero. Onama shoots for a takedown and will get it! He strikes proper into mount! Two minutes left. Good management right here by Onama, however not a lot injury. Quick photographs join by Onama. Onama controlling the motion. Romero tries to arrange a leg lock, however unable to. Massive photographs by Onama! The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Onama. General 29-28, Onama.
Consequence: David Onama def. Roberto Romero by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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Data: Onama (13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC), Romero (8-4-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPNews/FX/Hulu/ESPN+
Referee: Marc Goddard
Judging:
Jhonata Diniz vs. Marcin Tybura
Spherical 1 – Tybura shoots and will get caught with a left! He goes to his again! Diniz in half guard, touchdown elbows! Tybura will get a sweep! Tybura now in Diniz’s half guard. Quick photographs land for Tybura. Three minutes left. Extra quick photographs by Tybura. Diniz tries to blow up out, however unable to. Two minutes left. Tybura strikes to mount! Closing minute. Quick photographs land by Tybura. Good elbow by Tybura! The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Tybura.
Spherical 2 – Diniz urgent the motion right here. Straight proper connects for Diniz. Tybura with an enormous left! One, two connects for Diniz. Tybura adjustments ranges and takes down Diniz! Tybura working from half guard. Tybura strikes to mount! Quick photographs touchdown for Tybura. Tybura in full management right here. Closing minute. Massive elbow by Tybura! One other one! Oh! Tybura battering Diniz! Diniz’s face is a large number! The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-8, Tybura.
Spherical 3 – It’s over! The physician doesn’t let Diniz go into the third spherical.
Consequence: Marcin Tybura def. Jhonata Diniz by way of TKO (physician’s stoppage) – Spherical 2, 5:00
Recap: Marcin Tybura unleashes hellbows on Jhonata Diniz to immediate physician stoppage
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Data: Tybura (26-9 MMA, 13-8 UFC), Diniz (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: Hulu/ESPN+
Referee: Herb Dean
Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Mickey Gall
Spherical 1 – Proper hand connects for Gall. Massive leg kick by Brahimaj. Gall with a proper hand! Jab by Brahimaj. Good uppercuts and knee by Brahimaj from the clinch. They clinch once more and each join. Brahimaj urgent the motion. We’re midway by the spherical. Gall with a proper hand. Oh! Massive head kick lands for Brahimaj! Oh! Massive proper hand lands by Brahimaj! It’s over!
Consequence: Ramiz Brahimaj def. Mickey Gall by way of KO (proper hand) – Spherical 1, 2:55
Recap: Ramiz Brahimaj sleeps Mickey Gall early with massive knockout
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Data: Brahimaj (11-5 MMA, 3-3 UFC), Gall (7-7 MMA, 6-7 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: Hulu/ESPN+
Referee: Kevin MacDonald
Oban Elliott vs. Bassil Hafez
Spherical 1 – Hafez takes the middle of the octagon instantly. Elliott with a number of indirect kicks. They clinch briefly and Hafez connects with an elbow. Good jabs by Elliott. Very low output from each fighters. Not a lot occurring. Proper hand connects for Hafez. We’re midway by the spherical. Jab connects for Elliott. Leg kick lands for Elliott. Oh! Massive head kick lands for Hafez. Elliott eats it like a champ. Leg kicks join for Elliott. The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Elliott.
Spherical 2 – Hafez comes out urgent the motion once more. Low kick from Hafez, however Elliott lands a counter. Physique kick by Elliott! Elliott having a ton extra success right here tha the primary. A number of leg kicks join for Elliott. Left hand connects for Hafez. Extra leg kicks from Elliott. Two minutes left. Leg kick by Hafez. Hafez’s lead leg is all lumped up. Left lands for Elliott. Leg kick by Elliott. The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Elliott.
Spherical 3 – Hafez comes out a bit extra aggressive. Oh! Huge proper hand drops Hafez! Floor-and-pound! It’s over! What a end by Elliott!
Consequence: Oban Elliott def. Bassil Hafez by way of KO (punches) – Spherical 3, 0:40
Recap: Oban Elliott brutally KOs Bassil Hafez for first octagon end
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Data: Elliott (12-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Hafez (9-5-1 MMA, 1-2 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: Hulu/ESPN+
Referee: Marc Goddard
Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura
Spherical 1 – Moura is chasing down Hardy right here. Oh! Massive left by Moura. Moura constantly strolling down Hardy right here. Good counter by Moura! Moura with an enormous energy benefit right here. Good physique kick by Hardy! Each fighters very tentative right here, low output from each. Oh! Massive proper hand by Moura. Hardy connects with a left now. One minute remaining. Hardy with a tough leg kick. Moura catches a kick from Hardy and takes her down. The bell rings a number of seconds later.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Moura.
Spherical 2 – Identical dynamic right here, Moura pushing ahead, whereas Hardy stays on the surface. Moura closes the space, shoots, and takes down Hardy by the cage. Hardy will get up, however eats a knee to the top. Moura controlling Hardy towards the cage. Three minutes left. Moura drags Hardy again to the canvas. She’s in an odd half guard place. Hardy goes to her again. Two minutes left. Hardy recovers guard. Quick photographs join for Moura. Shoulder strike by Moura. The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Moura.
Spherical 3 – Seems like Hardy wants a end right here. One two by Hardy. Hardy seeking to be extra aggressive right here. Physique kick by Hardy. Massive leg kick by Hardy. Hardy staying on the surface, Moura urgent. One other leg kick by Hardy. Very low output right here. Oh! Good proper connects for Moura. Leg kick by Hardy. Hardy fining success with the leg kicks on this spherical. Kick to the physique after which to the leg connects for Hardy. The bell rings.
MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Hardy. General 29-28, Moura.
Consequence: Eduarda Moura def. Veronica Hardy by way of unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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Data: Moura (11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Hardy (9-5-1 MMA, 4-5 UFC)
Division: Girls’s flyweight
Broadcast: Hulu/ESPN+
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Judging: Chris Bolinski, Bryan Miner 29-28. Junichiro Kamijo 30-27.
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