Jon Jones makes his return after a long layoff to face Stipe Miocic in the octagon.
The latest: The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden with a long-awaited main event between Jones and Miocic. Before that, Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler run it back in what should be an exciting co-main event.
Check out our full UFC 309 odds and the fight card for the Nov. 16 event in New York.
UFC 309 odds
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| Fighter | Odds | Weight class | Odds | Fighter |
| Jon Jones (C) | -670 | Heavyweight | +480 | Stipe Miocic (8) |
| Charles Oliveira (2) | -265 | Lightweight | +205 | Michael Chandler (7) |
| Bo Nickal (NR) | -1,115 | Middleweight | +650 | Paul Craig (NR) |
| Mauricio Ruffy | -910 | Lightweight | +600 | James Llontop |
| Karine Silva | -295 | Women’s flyweight | +225 | Viviane Araujo |
UFC odds as of 9:37 p.m. ET on 11/12/2024.
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Jones vs. Miocic main event
Jones (-670) vs. Miocic (+480)
The greatest to ever do it is back in action and there’s no better venue than MSG for his return.
The long layoff would usually be concerning but his opponent Miocic has been away from the cage for a much longer time (three and a half years).
Most fans are wondering why Miocic deserves this opportunity and the answer is … he doesn’t.
At 42 years old, it is understandable why Miocic is such a large underdog as he’s only fought twice since 2020.
Jones’ most recent bout against Cyril Gane came after a three-year break and Jones looked as good as ever, submitting Gane in the first round to claim heavyweight gold.
This could very well be the champs’ last fight before retirement but he should have no issues defeating Miocic on November 16.
UFC 309 Oliveira vs. Chandler odds
Oliveira (-265) vs. Chandler (+205)
When these two fought for the first time, they put on a show.
Oliveira dropped Chandler with a left hook in the second round and finished him off with ground and pound. It was a back-and-forth bout that the Brazillian won and walked away with a performance bonus.
Since then, Chandler has been waiting for a Conor McGregor fight that is seemingly off the table while Oliveira has been active, coming off a loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300 in April.
Because of the first result and his activity, ‘Do Bronx’ is the rightful favourite — but his counterpart is explosive. Chandler had Oliveira hurt badly before losing and has the tools to win the rematch if bettors like his price as an underdog.
Nickal vs. Craig odds
Nickal (-1,150) vs. Craig (+650)
Bo Nickal is one of the most exciting newcomers to the UFC roster. He’s been a huge favourite in every fight so far and nothing changes for this one.
The former NCAA Division I national champion wrestler has made quick work of all three UFC opponents to this point, needing less than two rounds for each win.
Craig is a high-level BJJ blackbelt with 14 career wins by submission. He’s pulled off huge upsets before and could catch Nickal but his college wrestling pedigree should be enough to keep himself out of danger.
Ruffy vs. Llontop odds
Ruffy (-910) vs. Llontop (+600)
The Brazillian fighter, Ruffy, has been compared to Conor McGregor by fans and while the hype is certainly there, so is the talent.
He has 10 professional MMA wins, all inside the distance, and his fighting style is worth watching.
On the other side, Llontop is 0-2 in the UFC but could certainly make a name for himself if he were to upset Ruffy with the MMA world watching.
Spencer is a true sports junkie. A graduate of the Sports Journalism program at Centennial College, he first joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2023. He is now a contributing writer. He loves finding the edge to bet on in all sports but has a deep passion for the NBA and UFC. Previous stops include Sportsnet.