the long awaited UFC 309 is coming! The anticipation of MMA lovers for the event is mainly explained by the main fight: the heavyweight belt dispute (up to 120,2 kg) between Jon Jones e Stipe Miocic, two of the division's greatest in history.
But the reasons to stay glued to the screen this Saturday (16) go beyond that, including the large presence of Brazilians, among them the record holder Charles of the Bronx and the promise Mauricio Ruffy. The SUPER FIGHTS listed five good reasons to sit down at 20pm – the scheduled start time for the preliminary card – and watch the entire event until the early hours of the morning.
1) Possible retirement of Jon Jones and/or Stipe Miocic
Jon Jones (left) and Stipe Miocic (dir.) measure forces in the UFC 309. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
One of the greatest fighters in UFC history, Jon Jones, puts his heavyweight belt on the line and more: a possible retirement after the fight against Miocic. There are many rumors that 'Bones' would leave the organization after this pay-per-view. own champion has confirmed several times that the duel will be the last of his career, which began in 2008. Recently, his coach, Brendon Gibson, also bet at the end of the work.
“I think it’s his last fight. It’s a dangerous game that doesn’t treat fighters getting older kindly. I always encourage all my fighters to stop early, to be able to choose when to stop. Jon, more than any other fighter, I believe has earned the right to be able to choose when to retire,” Gibson told 'From The Stands'.
There is also much speculation about the Croatian-American's retirement. Stipe Miocic. Also one of the biggest names in history, he has already suggested the measure in loose phrases such as “with each fight I am preparing for the last one”. At 42 years old and with 24 fights on his record, the former champion may have his exit from the world of fighting conditioned on the result of this Saturday night. If he wins, Miocic would retire with the belt.
Without a doubt, a good reason to watch the event is to see a possible 'last dance' by the greats.
2) 'Title shot' for Charles from the Bronx
Charles of the Bronx says he is 'next in line' in an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS. Photo: Reproduction X
The clash between Charles of the Bronx e Michael chandler three years after the Brazilian knocked out 'Iron' is already a great excuse to leave the UFC 309 marked on the agenda. But the paths to be opened by the duel increase the excuses to program that 'reminder' on the cell phone. Watching the fight can be an analysis of the next contender for the title.
Second in the lightweight ranking (up to 70,3 kg), Charles can't wait to face the belt holder, even if it is decided in a possible clash between Islam makhachev e Arman Tsarukyan. In exclusive interview ao SUPER FIGHTS, Charles said he was 'first in line' and would be available to reserve the duel.
3) Many Brazilians on the card
The Brazilian Viviane Araujo (left) and Karina Silva (dir.) face each other in the UFC 309. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Six. Six patriotic reasons to watch the UFC 309. This number of Brazilians fighting is inaugurated right at the opening of the event. Eduardo Moura faces Veronica Hardy in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg). Also on the preliminary card, the heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg.) Jonathan Diniz will measure forces with the Polish Marcin tybura to remain undefeated.
And on the main card, a Brazilian duel. Viviane Araujo e Karina Silva They are fighting for flyweight and competing for space. Viviane is 9th in the ranking and Karine is 11th.
The record holder for submissions is part of the list of Brazilians Charles of the Bronx, as we have already shown. And there is still the green and yellow revelation, Maurício Ruffy. He will face the Peruvian James Llontop and this is the fourth reason on our list for you to watch the fight.
4) Presentation by Mauricio Ruffy
Mauricio Ruffy goes to his second fight in the UFC
He only had one fight for the UFC. Enough to qualify for the main card of a numbered event. His debut in the organization was in May, against Jamie Mullarkey. The athlete from the famous 'Fighting Nerds' gym knocked out this and all of his other nine fights in a 10-1 record. Even though he is a newcomer, Ruffy is feared. Rumor has it that some athletes have refused to face him. In the fight with Jame Llontop, the São Paulo native is the favorite by a similar proportion to his record: 10 to 1.
5) Eight ranked on the card
Charles of the Bronx in victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The smell of a good fight intoxicates the atmosphere when positions in the official ranking are up for grabs. Those most involved with numbers and positions have one more reason to follow the UFC 309. In addition to the champion of the heaviest category in MMA and the eighth Stipe Miocic, the event has a good fight for the lightweight division. Michael chandler It's 7th and the hungry Charles of the Bronx is in the top three, in third place. Another good ranking duel, you already know. It's the women's flyweight, between the 9th Viviane Araujo and 11th Karina Silva.
There are two ranked fighters on the preliminary card. The 13th in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg) Jonathan martinez face Marcus McGhee. And the 9th heavyweight Marcin tybura measures forces with the Brazilian Jonathan Diniz.
UFC 309 technical sheet
Order date: November 16th, 2024
Open Hours: From 20pm (Brasília time)
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg.): Jon Jones x Stipe Miocic – Fight for the belt
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg.): Charles of the Bronx x Michael chandler
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): BoNickal x Paul Craig
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg.): Viviane Araujo x Karina Silva
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg.): Mauricio Ruffy x James Llontop
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg.): Jonathan martinez x Marcus McGhee
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Chris Weidman x Erik Anders
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg.): Jim Miller x Damon Jackson
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg.): david onama x Roberto Romero
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg.): Marcin tybura x Jonathan Diniz
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg.): Mickey gall x Ramiz Brahimaj
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg.): Bassil Hafez x Oban Elliott
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg.): Veronica Hardy x Eduardo Moura
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