5 Fights We Need to See After UFC 309

5 Fights We Need to See After UFC 309

Saturday's UFC 309 card set the stage for what could turn out to be some of the biggest fights of 2025.

The card went down in New York City, with a suitably substantial headliner. The main event saw former light heavyweight champ Jon Jones defend his title for the first time, stopping former heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic with a third-round kick to the body.

The co-main event was also a big one, with former UFC lightweight champ Charles Oliveira rematching former Bellator lightweight champ Michael Chandler after winning a back-and-forth title fight by decision in 2021. The second time around, Oliveira won a wide unanimous decision — despite a dicey final…