Jon Jones defends his UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 tonight in New York, marking Jones' first fight since March 2023. The heavyweight division has seen limited action, with only two title fights in the past four years.

Current betting trends show strong support for both fighters. PointsBet Canada reports 73% of bets and 76% of money backing Stipe, while BetMGM highlights popular props including Miocic by KO/TKO/DQ (+700) and Jones by KO/TKO/DQ (+100).

Jones (27-1-0) has indicated this could be a pivotal fight for his career trajectory. If victorious, he's expressed interest in vacating the heavyweight title to pursue super fights, particularly against light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

However, UFC CEO Dana White maintains that Jones must face interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall if he wins tonight, emphasizing the champion's obligation to provide opportunities to younger talent.

The card also features an anticipated matchup between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler, with traders reporting significant betting interest on Chandler as the underdog at +200.

Other notable fights include Bo Nickal (-1400) versus Paul Craig (+800), with betting markets showing active participation across multiple props and outcomes.

David Merry, a BetVictor trader, notes that "Jones by Submission" (+200) has emerged as the most popular side market, with bettors seeking value in various ways to back the defending champion.

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