UFC 309 Countdown previews the promotion’s return to Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis, as heavyweight king, Jon Jones, appears to defend his belt towards former champion, Stipe Miocic. Plus, lightweights Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler conflict in a rematch within the struggle card’s co-main occasion.
Jones and Miocic had been scheduled to satisfy at UFC 295 final November however Jones was compelled out of the struggle as a consequence of damage. Absolutely recovered, Jones is able to defend his title for the primary time. Each males have said that the UFC 309 title bout may very well be their closing struggle.
Oliveira and Chandler first fought at UFC 262 in Could 2021 for the vacant light-weight championship. Khabib Nurmagomedov had introduced his retirement after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October 2020 relinquishing the title. After being badly damage within the first spherical, Oliveira got here again to complete Chandler early within the second body.
