UFC 309 Weigh-In Results

NEW YORK – The atmosphere was electric at the official weigh-ins for UFC 309, where MMA Junkie was on the scene to bring you the latest updates live. All fighters met their targets except one, leading to heightened drama ahead of Saturday's much-anticipated event at the iconic Madison Square Garden.

Main Event Highlights

Headlining the card, heavyweight champion Jon Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) prepared to defend his belt against the formidable former champion Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA, 14-4 UFC). Jones stepped on the scale at 237.6 pounds, while Miocic came in heavier at 248.6 pounds, potentially giving him a slight edge going into the fight. Fans have eagerly awaited this clash, and it promises to be a thrilling showdown.

Co-Main Event Preview

In the co-main event, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (34-10 MMA, 22-10 UFC) faced off against Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC). Oliveira made headlines in the past when he missed weight for his title defense against Justin Gaethje, resulting in his title being stripped. This time, he made weight at 155.6 pounds, matching Chandler, who also came in at 155.6 pounds. Both fighters are focused on regaining their spots at the top of the division.

Catchweight Bout Drama

The main card kicks off with an intriguing bout between James Llontop (14-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC) and Mauricio Ruffy (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC). Originally scheduled as a lightweight bout, this matchup changed to a catchweight of 165 pounds when Llontop stepped in on short notice. Unfortunately, Llontop missed the weight by 1.2 pounds, incurring a 20% fine from his purse, which adds an extra layer of tension to the bout.

Weigh-In Results Summary

The early weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel in New York, and the excitement will continue with ceremonial weigh-ins open to fans at 5 p.m. ET, leading up to the main event.

Full UFC 309 Weigh-In Results

Here’s a recap of the full UFC 309 weigh-in results:

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

- 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)