At UFC 309, lightweight fighters Mauricio Ruffy and James Llontop will compete at Madison Square Garden in New York. Both athletes will enter the Octagon aiming for victory, with Ruffy hailing from Brazil and Llontop representing Peru. This match is part of the undercard for the main event between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic.
Mauricio Ruffy's most recent fight ended in a win by TKO against Jamie Mullarkey in May 2024, bolstering his record to 10-1 with all victories by knockout. On the other hand, James Llontop comes into the fight after facing a split decision loss against Viacheslav Borshchev in August 2024, moving his record to 14-4. Comparing their recent bouts suggests that Ruffy’s proven knocking power sets him as a formidable opponent against Llontop, who has yet to lose by knockout.
Read about how they might leverage their strengths and weaknesses for this matchup in our full article.
What time is Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop fight
Live coverage for the Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 | 06:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 | 03:00 PM | 05:20 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 | 10:00 PM | 12:20 AM (next day) |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 | 09:00 AM | 11:20 AM |
UFC 309 takes place on November 16, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event starts at 08:20 PM EST. The fight card includes a lightweight bout between Ruffy and Llontop as part of the undercard for the main event featuring Jon Jones versus Stipe Miocic.
Please note that the ring walk time for Ruffy vs. Llontop could vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Differences in fight durations can adjust the schedule.
For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check the start times table for your local area to ensure you don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Mauricio Ruffy will face James Llontop in a three-round lightweight bout at UFC 309.
Mauricio Ruffy
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 10 / 1 / 0
Mauricio Ruffy, hailing from Sao Paulo, brings an impressive record of 10 wins, all by knockout, and only one loss. His recent victory via TKO against Jamie Mullarkey showcases his striking power. Considering Mullarkey's comparable stats but having suffered more losses mostly by KO, Ruffy's knockout capability makes him a strong contender against Llontop.
James Llontop
- Nationality: Peru
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 14 / 4 / 0
James Llontop from Lima enters the ring with 14 wins and 4 losses. His last bout resulted in a split decision loss to Viacheslav Borshchev. With a fair share of victories by knockout, Llontop's resilience and persistence will be essential as he squares off against the powerful striker Ruffy.
Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop Betting Odds
- Favorite: Mauricio Ruffy : 1.1 (-800)
- Underdog: James Llontop : 7.0 (+600)
Method of victory | Mauricio Ruffy | James Llontop |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.7 (-140) | 19.0 (+1800) |
By decision or technical decision | 3.6 (+260) | 12.0 (+1100) |
How and where to watch the Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop Fight
You can watch Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop via ESPN+.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop Fight Card
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- Charles Oliveira vs Michael Chandler
- Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig
- Viviane Araujo vs Karine Silva
- Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop
- Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee
- Chris Weidman vs Eryk Anders
- Jim Miller vs Damon Jackson
- Marcin Tybura vs Jhonata Diniz
- Mickey Gall vs Ramiz Brahimaj
- Bassil Hafez vs Oban Elliott
- Veronica Hardy vs Eduarda Moura