One of the year’s most anticipated and highly hyped PPV events, the UFC 309, is now just days away. Jon Jones will return to the Octagon to face former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic on November 16 in New York City. This matchup will be a title fight, with ‘Bones’ set to defend his heavyweight title. Jones, who last fought in March 2023 when he defeated Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, is making a comeback that fans are eagerly awaiting. Additionally, both fighters are expected to earn significant paychecks from this PPV event.
UFC 309: How Will Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic, And Others More Earn?
As reported by Sportysalaries, Jones will secure a guaranteed purse of up to $3 million for his upcoming fight. Previously, Jones earned $500,000 per UFC fight, but he recently signed an improved contract with the promotion, now reportedly worth $3 million per bout. Stipe Miocic will take home a guaranteed $1 million for the pay-per-view, with his total potentially rising to $3 million on fight day, factoring in the PPV revenue share.
Charles Oliveira, featured in the co-main event, is set to earn up to $500,000 in guaranteed pay, while Michael Chandler will also receive $500,000. Additional top earners at UFC 309 include Marcin Tybura, Mickey Gall, Paul Craig, Jim Miller, and Eryk Anders, each with contracts surpassing $200,000 in earnings.
UFC 309: Fight Card and More
Main Card
- Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, heavyweight title
- Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira, lightweight
- Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig, middleweight
- Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva, women’s flyweight
- Mauricio Ruffy vs. James Llontop. lightweight
Preliminary Card
- Jonathan Martinez vs. Marcus McGhee, bantamweight
- Chris Weidman vs. Eryk Anders, middleweight
- Jim Miller vs. Damon Jackson, lightweight
- David Onama vs. Lucas Almeida, featherweight
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Early Preliminary Card
- Marcin Tybura vs. Jhonata Diniz, heavyweight
- Mickey Gall vs. Rami Brahimaj, welterweight
- Bassil Hafez vs. Oban Elliot, welterweight
- Veronica Hardy vs. Eduarda Moura, women’s flyweight
Miocic hasn’t stepped into the Octagon since his loss to Francis Ngannou in March 2021. With both fighters returning after a break, this fight is sure to be thrilling. Additionally, the fight card is packed with excitement, making it a must-watch event for fans.
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