Jon Jones will return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after an absence of nearly two years. He will be up against Stipe Miocic to defend his heavyweight title.
Jon Jones (1.12) is widely considered to be the greatest fighter pound-for-pound to ever feature in the UFC.
He has hinted that he might not stick around in the sport for very long. This is all the more reason for fans and online sports betting enthusiasts to tune in when he takes on Stipe Miocic (4.80) on Sunday, 17 November at Madison Square Garden.
Main fight: Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic best bets
Nine of Jones’ last 10 fights have lasted at least until the third round, while Miocic’s last three have lasted at least until the second.
It is worth considering the value in betting on the fight going over 1.5 rounds at odds of 1.57 currently on Easybet.
For those willing to bet on the fight being done in under 1.5 rounds, the odds are 2.15.
Co-main event & other main card fights at UFC 309
The co-main event at UFC 309 will see Charles Oliveira (1.33) take on Michael Chandler (2.90) in the lightweight division.
The two fighters faced off before at UFC 262 in May 2021 and Oliveira won by second round TKO. This fight is likely to be a tighter contest as the fighters have experience facing each other. There is value in the fight going over 1.5 rounds at 1.91.
For those expecting the fight to be under 1.5 rounds, that is on offer at 1.73.
The women’s fight on the main card will see Viviane Araújo (2.95) vs. Karine Silva (1.31) in the women’s flyweight division.
Elsewhere on the men’s side, Bo Nickal (1.07) will face Paul Craig (6.00) in the middleweight division. Mauricio Ruffy (1.10) vs. James Llontop (5.40) in the lightweight division is the other main card fight.
Preliminary card
Early preliminary card
UFC 309 promises to be a thrilling occasion. If it is the last time Jon Jones steps into the octagon, then he will seek to ensure he goes out with a bang.
Stay tuned for all the action from one of the most exciting main cards we have seen in 2024.
