UFC 309 Weigh-Ins: Jones vs. Miocic – Who’s Skipping Leg Day?
Well, well, well! If you fancy a night of brutal ballet, tune in for UFC 309, where the heavyweights are ready to dance – and one showed up with his toes still in the scales! On Friday’s official UFC 309 weigh-ins, all but one fighter made the weight, which in mixed martial arts is as crucial as knowing which end of a spear is sharp!
The Heavyweight Showdown: Jones vs. Miocic
In the main event, our heavyweight champion, Jon Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC), hit the scales at 237.6 pounds, looking as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar – if Gibraltar had a thing for slamming fists. Meanwhile, former champ Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) rolls in with the slight advantage at 248.6. So, a classic case of “what’s an extra ten pounds among friends?”
Charles Oliveira’s Redemption Arc
In the co-feature, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) faces off against Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC). Oliveira, who when he was champion had an infamous bout of ‘scale anxiety’ leading to missing weight against Justin Gaethje, miraculously made the mark today at 155.6. Meanwhile, Chandler, who arrived first to the scales as if auditioning for The Price is Right, was on point with 155.6. Let’s hope both manage to keep their lunch down in the octagon!
A Catchweight & A Mishap
Opening the main card is James Llontop (14-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC) against Mauricio Ruffy (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) – a fight that was supposed to be a lightweight clash but ended up as a catchweight mess at 165 pounds. Llontop, probably wondering why no one told him the buffet line was closed, missed the mark by 1.2 pounds and got a nice 20% slap on the wrist from his purse. If only we could all get fined for overstuffing at dinner!
The Full Weigh-In Results
They say the scales don’t lie, but they sure can be cruel. Here’s how the full weigh-in results shook out:
Main Card (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
- Champ Jon Jones (237.6) vs. Stipe Miocic (248.6) – for heavyweight title
- Michael Chandler (155.6) vs. Charles Oliveira (155.6)
- Paul Craig (186) vs. Bo Nickal (185.4)
- Viviane Araujo (125.6) vs. Karine Silva (125.8)
- James Llontop (166.2)* vs. Mauricio Ruffy (164.4) – 165-pound catchweight
Preliminary Card (ESPNews/FX/Hulu, 8 p.m. ET)
- Jonathan Martinez (135.8) vs. Marcus McGhee (135.6)
- Eryk Anders (185.6) vs. Chris Weidman (186)
- Damon Jackson (155.2) vs. Jim Miller (155.6)
- David Onama (155.6) vs. Roberto Romero (155)
Preliminary Card (Hulu/ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)
- Jhonata Diniz (253.2) vs. Marcin Tybura (251)
- Ramiz Brahimaj (170.2) vs. Mickey Gall (170.8)
- Bassil Hafez (171) vs. Oban Elliott (170)
- Veronica Hardy (125.8) vs. Eduarda Moura (125.2)
*Poor Llontop: fined 20% of his purse for the weight mishap. At least he invented a new diet fad – the Catchweight Crash Diet!
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NEW YORK – MMA Junkie was on hand, delivering live updates from the highly-anticipated official UFC 309 fighter weigh-ins, where an impressive lineup of fighters showcased their dedication, with all but one successfully making weight for their bouts.
In the spotlight of the evening, reigning heavyweight champion Jon Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) is set to clash with former titleholder Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC) in a matchup that has been eagerly awaited by fans. Jones scaled in at 237.6 pounds, while Miocic will enter the octagon with a slight advantage, weighing in at 248.6 pounds, adding an interesting dynamic to their heavyweight showdown.
The co-main event features former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) as he takes on the formidable Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC). Oliveira, who faced challenges during his reign—specifically missing weight for a title defense against Justin Gaethje—successfully weighed in at 155.6 pounds this time, as he aims to reclaim his position at the top of the lightweight division. Chandler delivered a solid weight performance as well, stepping onto the scale at the same 155.6 pounds.
Opening the main card, James Llontop (14-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC) is matched against Mauricio Ruffy (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) in a bout initially planned for lightweight. Llontop stepped in on short notice, leading to a catchweight contest set for 165 pounds. Despite the adaptation, Llontop unfortunately missed the limit by 1.2 pounds, resulting in a fine of 20 percent of his purse, underscoring the challenges of weight management in the sport.
The early weigh-ins were conducted at the UFC host hotel in New York City, setting the stage for the exciting ceremonial weigh-ins for the fans, which are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The iconic Madison Square Garden will be the venue for Saturday’s event, available on pay-per-view as well as platforms like ESPNews, Hulu, FX, and ESPN+.
The complete UFC 309 weigh-in results included:
MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
- Champ Jon Jones (237.6) vs. Stipe Miocic (248.6) – for heavyweight title
- Michael Chandler (155.6) vs. Charles Oliveira (155.6)
- Paul Craig (186) vs. Bo Nickal (185.4)
- Viviane Araujo (125.6) vs. Karine Silva (125.8)
- James Llontop (166.2)* vs. Mauricio Ruffy (164.4) – 165-pound catchweight
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPNews/FX/Hulu, 8 p.m. ET)
- Jonathan Martinez (135.8) vs. Marcus McGhee (135.6)
- Eryk Anders (185.6) vs. Chris Weidman (186)
- Damon Jackson (155.2) vs. Jim Miller (155.6)
- David Onama (155.6) vs. Roberto Romero (155)
PRELIMINARY CARD (Hulu/ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)
- Jhonata Diniz (253.2) vs. Marcin Tybura (251)
- Ramiz Brahimaj (170.2) vs. Mickey Gall (170.8)
- Bassil Hafez (171) vs. Oban Elliott (170)
- Veronica Hardy (125.8) vs. Eduarda Moura (125.2)
*Llontop missed the catchweight limit and was fined 20 percent of his purse.
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Weigh-In Results:
### Main Card (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
1. **Jon Jones** (237.6) vs. **Stipe Miocic** (248.6) – Heavyweight title
2. **Charles Oliveira** (155.6) vs. **Michael Chandler** (155.6)
3. **Paul Craig** (186) vs. **Bo Nickal** (185.4)
4. **Viviane Araujo** (125.6) vs. **Karine Silva** (125.8)
5. **James Llontop** (166.2)* vs. **Mauricio Ruffy** (164.4) – 165-pound catchweight
### Preliminary Card (ESPNews/FX/Hulu, 8 p.m. ET)
1. **Jonathan Martinez** (135.8) vs. **Marcus McGhee** (135.6)
2. **Eryk Anders** (185.6) vs. **Chris Weidman** (186)
3. **Damon Jackson** (155.2) vs. **Jim Miller** (155.6)
4. **David Onama** (155.6) vs. **Roberto Romero** (155)
### Preliminary Card (Hulu/ESPN+, 6 p.m. ET)
1. **Jhonata Diniz** (253.2) vs. **Marcin Tybura** (251)
2. **Ramiz Brahimaj** (170.2) vs. **Mickey Gall** (170.8)
3. **Bassil Hafez** (171) vs. **Oban Elliott** (170)
4. **Veronica Hardy** (125.8) vs. **Eduarda Moura** (125.2)
*Note: James Llontop was fined 20% of his purse for missing weight.
### Summary
The official weigh-ins for UFC 309 in New York City saw a strong display of commitment from fighters, with reigning heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former champ Stipe Miocic leading the charge. Notably, Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler both made weight for their co-main event clash, while James Llontop faced repercussions for missing weight in a catchweight bout. The excitement is palpable as fans gear up for the action-packed event at Madison Square Garden.
