Making its return to the Mecca, the world-leader in combat sports will host an unforgettable event from New York City as UFC 309 takes place at Madison Square Garden. Headlined by a battle between two of the best fighters from the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, Jon Jones will put the undisputed world title on the line against former champion, Stipe Miocic.
In a long-awaited dream match, you can raise the stakes of this heavyweight title fight to new heights by placing a bet on this weekend’s action.
At CSB, we’ve provided the best odds and expert predictions on UFC 309 so you can score a big win at any of the best UFC betting sites in Canada. Knock out the oddsmakers with our top moneymaking picks found below and score yourself a heavyweight-sized boost to your bankroll at UFC 309.
Jon Jones Moneyline
-667
Mauricio Ruffy vs. James Llontop
Best odds on Ruffy to win the fight: Betway (-800)
Best odds on Llontop to win the fight: bet365 (+600)
Kicking off the main card with a bout between two dangerous strikers, Mauricio “One Shot” Ruffy will take on James “Goku” Llontop. In what’s sure to be a short-lived, but thrilling matchup, look for Ruffy to live up to his moniker as he finishes Llontop by knockout.
Having made an instant impression on the UFC with his highlight-reel knockout over Octagon veteran Jamie Mullarkey in his debut, Ruffy appears to be a dangerous force at 155 lbs. While Llontop is no slouch in the standup game in his own right, he simply doesn’t have the power to go punch-for-punch with Ruffy.
Bank on Ruffy to continue the Fighting Nerds’ undefeated run in the UFC, following in the footsteps of Cell, Piccolo, and Hit, as he defeats “Goku” and opens UFC 309 with a juicy win on your bet slip.
Prediction: Ruffy to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (-150 @ bet365)
Viviane Araujo vs. Karine Silva
Best odds on Araujo to win the fight: Pinnacle (+237)
Best odds on Silva to win the fight: Betway (-275)
In a fantastic matchup between two well-rounded combatants in the women’s flyweight division, look for Karine “Killer” Silva to continue her rise through the rankings as she takes down UFC veteran, Viviane “Vivi” Araujo by decision.
While Silva has built her career as a dangerous finisher with 17 wins inside the distance in her pro career, four of which coming in the UFC and the Dana White Contender Series, expect a more competitive clash at UFC 309. Possessing a polished overall skillset, Araujo will be a tough opponent to control on the mat and submit, a focal point of Silva’s game.
Silva may still manage to control the fight on the canvas, but where her superior skills truly will stand out is on the feet. Araujo is a tad slower than the athletic Silva, but being seven years her senior she just doesn’t have the explosiveness possessed by her opponent.
Expect to see Silva land first and often throughout the matchup, piling up damage as she cruises to a victory on the judges’ scorecards.
Prediction: Silva to Win by Decision (+105 @ bet365)
Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig
Best odds on Nickal to win the fight: Betway (-1200)
Best odds on Craig to win the fight: Sports Interaction (+750)
In a matchup featuring the biggest favourite of the evening, look for their to be a massive upset at UFC 309 as Paul “Bearjew” Craig shocks the world as he submits the surging contender Bo Nickal.
Having made a career of pulling off jaw-dropping upset victories, such as his wins over Magomed Ankalaev and Jamahal Hill, this matchup is the perfect scenario for the skilled jiu-jitsu practitioner, Craig. While Nickal possesses some of the best wrestling credentials the UFC has ever had, having been the recipient of the NCAA Championship Outstanding Wrestler Award, his aggressive grappling style could lead to his untimely demise.
Excelling off of his back, Craig will have no problem giving up position to Nickal in order to bring the fight to the ground. From here, look for Nickal to fall into Craig’s trap as he throws up a triangle from his guard, putting Nickal on the defensive, and silencing the crowd as he forces the sweltering favourite to tap out.
Whether it’s rent, mortgage, car payments, alimony, or anything else between, pay it off with this +1600 prop bet as Craig continues to play spoiler to the top contenders the UFC has to offer.
Prediction: Craig to Win by Submission (+1600 @ bet365)
Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler
Best odds on Oliveira to win the fight: Sports Interaction (-250)
Best odds on Chandler to win the fight: Pinnacle (+215)
In a rematch from their thrilling lightweight title bout from UFC 262, look for a repeat of their previous bout in this sequel as Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira finishes “Iron” Michael Chandler by KO/TKO/DQ in the co-main event of UFC 309.
With both fighters hoping to return to title contention with an impressive showing in this featured bout, look for Oliveira to once again prove he is the superior fighter. While Chandler has proven to be a dangerous fighter, his over-aggressive style has also lead to his defeat in the UFC.
Look for Chandler to attempt to rush the weak chin of Oliveira, only to be met with a stiff right cross, dropping him to the mat, leaving him with a head-pounding sense of deja vu, and adding a hefty payday to your account balance as Oliveira continues his comeback run toward gold at 155 lbs.
Prediction: Oliveira to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (+225 @ bet365)
Charles Oliveira Moneyline
-250
Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
Best odds on Jones to win the fight: Betway (-550)
Best odds on Miocic to win the fight: Sports Interaction (+460)
In the main event of UFC 309, don’t expect to see a competitive fray as Jon “Bones” Jones dominates the action for as long as it lasts, finishing Stipe Miocic by knockout.
While neither fighter is anywhere near their previous primes, this can’t be overstated in regard to Miocic. Having not fought since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Francis Ngannou OVER THREE YEARS AGO, the former heavyweight champion is a shell of his former self.
In his own mind, this is a massive fight for Jones, but in reality it is a matchup between two past-their-prime combatants. With his chin seemingly dissolved after 14 years of MMA competition, Miocic won’t be able to handle the damage inflicted by the dangerous striking style of Jones that involves a heavy dosage of sharp elbows and knees.
Even though he hasn’t recorded a knockout victory since his 2018 victory over Alexander Gustafsson, Jones’ superior size will allow him to land freely without much threat of anything coming return.
While the UFC world would much rather see Jones take on the interim-heavyweight champ, Tom Aspinall, you can at least nab yourself a juicy payday to close out the show by backing Jones to emerge by way of knockout.
Prediction: Jones to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (+130 @ Betway)
UFC 309 Prelim Picks
Don’t just make your money on the main card of UFC 309, with non-stop action scheduled from start to finish of this event, why not place some bets on the prelim action scheduled?
Below we’ve supplied our top UFC 309 prelim picks so you can get some skin in on the action and score your first win before the main card even begins.
- Veronica Hardy by Decision
- Oban Elliott by Decision
- Mickey Gall by Decision
- Jhonata Diniz by KO/TKO/DQ
- David Onama by KO/TKO/DQ
- Damon Jackson by Decision
- Chris Weidman by Decision
- Marcus McGhee by KO/TKO/DQ
