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Considered by many as the greatest MMA fighter in history, Jon Jones will return to the Octagon on Saturday for the first time in three years; albeit with a ...

“That took me a while to get used to. “I feel awesome,” he told reporters on Thursday, saying he hoped to make the fight look easy. “I feel great. I’m not super lean, I don’t have a mean six-pack like I used to. “It feels amazing. “I developed a whole lot of belly and a whole lot of a**,” Jones told BT Sport, adding that he’s enjoyed being able to eat more in the buildup to the fight.

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[Official Scorecards ](https://www.ufc.com/news/official-judges-scorecards-ufc-285-jones-vs-gane) ](ufc.com/ppv) [UFC 285: Jones vs Gane](/event/ufc-285), live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 15 [Amanda Ribas](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/amanda-ribas)(11-3, fighting out of Varginha, Brazil) [Watch on ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) 10 ranked [Jalin Turner](/athlete/jalin-turner)(13-5, fighting out of Fontana, CA) [Watch on ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) [Valentina Shevchenko](/athlete/valentina-shevchenko)(23-3, fighting out of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan) aims to defend her belt once again against No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in all of MMA, he holds the UFC records for most title fight wins (14), most light heavyweight wins (20) and the longest light heavyweight win streak (13). [Mateusz Gamrot](/athlete/Mateusz-Gamrot)(21-2, 1NC, fighting out of Poznan, Poland) collides with No. [Viviane Araujo](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/viviane-araujo)(11-4, fighting out of Brasilia, Brazil) looks to defend her spot in the rankings against No. 10 [Dricus Du Plessis](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/dricus-du-plessis)(18-2, fighting out of Pretoria, South Africa) [Watch on ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) [Ciryl Gane](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ciryl-gane) and former UFC light heavyweight champion [Jon Jones](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jon-jones) collide in a Super Fight for the vacant undisputed heavyweight title. GANE](/event/ufc-285) takes place Saturday, March 4 in Las Vegas with the main card at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT on [ESPN+ PPV](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN).

The UFC has a banger of a card for us tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card is best of the year and the prelims are right up there, too.

He holds a 1-0 record in pro MMA and holds a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Tim covers news and events and has also written longform and investigative pieces. - Derek Brunson vs. - Jon Jones vs. Headlining the prelims is former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt, who looks to get back on track versus Trevin Jones. The UFC has a banger of a card for us tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Exclusive information regarding the UFC 285 live online pay per view details, and how to order Jones vs Gane MMA fight on March 4, 2023.

- Cameron Saaiman vs. - Ian Garry vs. - Cody Garbrandt vs. - Bo Nickal vs. Whatever the outcome of Gane vs. - Jon Jones vs. Jon Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) makes his highly anticipated divisional debut after a three-year layoff to challenge former interim champion Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC). In addition, UFC 285 will feature the ascent of Shavkat Rakhmonov, who seeks to continue his unblemished ascent through the 170-pound ranks at the expense of welterweight brute Geoff Neal. The UFC has put an interim flyweight title on the line for the co-main event with Shevchenko vs. If you had already ESPN+ subscription, then the PPV cost will be $79.99; there is a discount only who will purchase an Elsewhere, you can stream UFC 285 PPV live online on UFC 285 takes place Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, March 4.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Jay Hieron filmed a scene for the "Road House" remake during Friday's UFC 285 weigh-ins.

Hieron does some chirping before Gyllenhaal slaps him in the face and a scuffle ensues. They then filmed their own weigh-in as part of the remake of the 1989 film "Road House." The actor appeared at the UFC 285 weigh-ins Friday in Las Vegas.

Can Jon Jones become a two-division champion after three years away? The Sporting News will provide results and highlights from inside the T-Mobile Arena ...

ET ET GMT New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 285 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. and Mexico on the Jones and Gane should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. - Main event: 12:15 a.m. - Main card: 10 p.m. 12 p.m. - Prelims: 8 p.m. 9:10 p.m.: Two fights down in the prelims as Marc-Andre Barriault fed Julian Marquez an alarming amount of defenseless strikes to earn a 2nd round TKO while Amanda Ribas overcame a tough first-round to win a decision over Viviane Araujo. Brunson seemed to start off fast and rattle du Plessis with hard right hands in the first but the second round saw him sapped of all of his energy and the South African took advantage. When he’s in the opposite stance, he has his tendencies.

Le Québécois Marc-André Barriault en a mis plein la vue aux spectateurs réunis au T-Mobile Arena de Las Vegas, samedi, au gala UFC 285.

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Ahead of Saturday's UFC 285 in Las Vegas, theScore's Nick Baldwin makes his picks for the top bouts. Heavyweight championship. Jon Jones (26-1, 1 NC)

He uses unorthodox trips and throws to get his opponents to the ground. To pull off the upset, Neal needs to keep the fight on the feet. The Mexican challenger is a great boxer, using her speed and volume to best her opponents in that department. Rakhmonov is well-rounded, boasting multiple tools on the feet and insane grappling chops. She'll take advantage of her big edge in the grappling department. Shevchenko is coming off the closest fight of her title reign so far, a split-decision win over Taila Santos last June. However, Jones has talked about his grappling a lot ahead of the fight with Gane. Gane is clearly in his prime, whereas Jones doesn't seem to be. One of the biggest talents in MMA history. Bringing a Muay Thai background into the fight, he's arguably the sharpest and quickest striker in the heavyweight division. And Gane is a legitimate heavyweight, trim when he weighs in around 245 pounds. There are a ton of question marks surrounding the return of one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time.

Jon Jones vs. Ciryl GaneWelcome! Follow all the UFC 285 action right here on the MARCA English LIVE commentary. Gane, 32, was the interim champ for a.

His last fight, against Dominick Reyes in February 2020, went the distance. Jones will only add to his incredible legacy if he manages to secure the victory. Another high-profile contest will be between Bo Nickal and Jamie Pickett, which will kick off the main card. Jones, however has stated that he can still do everything he did before, but with more power. Gane, 32, was the interim champ for a short while when injury prevented Ngannou from defending his title. Whoever wins the main event of

The return of Jon Jones is the dominant story of UFC 285, but the former light heavyweight champion wasn't the most famous person to enter the Octagon on ...

Can Jon Jones become a two-division champion after three years away? The Sporting News will provide results and highlights from inside the T-Mobile Arena ...

ET ET GMT 2 p.m. 12 p.m. - Main card: 10 p.m. - Prelims: 8 p.m. and Mexico on the Up next is one of the highlights of the night as Derek Brunson looks to end the run of Dricus du Plessis ET: It's time for the main card portion of UFC 285. Turner has been sharp with his standup but Gamrot has managed to drag the fight to the mat in both rounds. It may now be the frontrunner for "Fight of the Night." ET: Neal and Rakhmonov are entering the final round and it appears that Rakhmonov may end up going the distance for the first time in his career.

Jon Jones faces Ciryl Gane in the main event Saturday night, highlighting a card that also features Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso.

1 hour ago Former Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal (4-0) [won his UFC debut](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/03/04/ufc-285-results/#link-ZHMJYDZYSVBLDOJROLGZYS6O2Y), submitting Jamie Pickett (13-9) in the first round of a middleweight bout that opened the main card. Eastern and can be viewed on ESPN Plus (Pay-Per-View).

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Nickal vs. Nickal Rakhmonov Rakhmonov vs. Gamrot vs. Shevchenko vs. Shevchenko Age and general wear and tear will catch up to Shevchenko eventually and upsets have happened to dominant champions plenty of times in the past. Gamrot And highly coveted wrestling prospect Bo Nickal makes his promotional debut at middleweight against Jamie Pickett. Shevchenko has successfully defended her title seven times entering UFC 285 and is looking to extend that record against striking specialist Grasso. scenarios will finally play out in the Octagon on Saturday night when Jon Jones finally debuts in the heavyweight division.

Jon Jones makes his return. Will he win the UFC heavyweight title? Follow live.

[Valentina Shevchenko](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2554705/valentina-shevchenko) and challenger [Alexa Grasso](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3136287/alexa-grasso). Her last loss was in 2019 against [Carla Esparza](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2559934/carla-esparza). [Tai Tuivasa](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3722422/tai-tuivasa) in September. Her last loss came at bantamweight in September 2017 to [Amanda Nunes](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2516131/amanda-nunes). [weighed in at 248 pounds](/mma/story/_/id/35776579/jon-jones-adds-43-pounds-ufc-heavyweight-debut-vs-ciryl-gane), a half-pound more than his opponent Gane (247.5). Jones (26-1, 1 NC) owns the UFC records for longest unbeaten streak (18), victories in title fights (14) and title defenses (11, tied with [Demetrious Johnson](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2512089/demetrious-johnson)).

Jon Jones is officially a heavyweight. The former longtime light heavyweight champion will step into the Octagon to face Ciryl Gane for the vacant ...

Shavkat Rakhmonov takes on Geoff Neal in a key welterweight contest for the undefeated prospect. She welcomes her latest challenge in Alexa Grasso, who has won four straight to earn the title opportunity. Plus, Matuesz Gamrot looks to turn away Jalin Turner as a late replacement in a pivotal lightweight contest. The native of Kyrgyzstan has yet to be truly challenged since returning to 125 pounds as she has win nine straight bouts with eight of those being for the divisional title. The fight is Jones' first in more than three years, a period that saw him bulk up to the point where he tilted the scales at 248 pounds at Friday's weigh-in. Can't get enough boxing and MMA?

Jon “Bones” Jones added another page to his historic mixed martial arts career on Saturday night.

Nickal improved to 4-0 with the win and the competition figures to get stiffer in his next bout. You’ll rarely see a fighter make his UFC debut on a pay-per-view main card, let alone one as big as the event that welcomes a star like Jones back to the Octagon. Grasso quickly took the champion’s back, locked in a rear-naked choke (that was actually more of a face crank) to force the submission. It was her first defeat overall since she dropped a split decision to Amanda Nunes at bantamweight back in September 2017. - Amanda Ribas def. - Bo Nickal def. - Shavkat Rakhmonov def. - Alexa Grasso def. - Jon Jones def. His dominance at 205 pounds and now subsequent crowning at heavyweight strengthens his argument as the G.O.A.T in all mixed martial arts. The win moved Jones’ record to 27-1 overall and he remains undefeated in championship bouts. Jones needed just two minutes and four seconds to dispatch of the highly touted Frenchman.

Jon Jones ended a three-year sabbatical from the UFC, moved up to its highest weight class and emphatically won the heavyweight belt Saturday night with a ...

Then Grasso, 29, put Shevchenko in a position where she was forced to tap out. Middleweight Bo Nickal, 27, won his UFC debut, submitting Jamie Pickett, 34 by arm triangle at 2:54 of the first round. There were questions whether so much time off would affect Jones’ effectiveness, and he spent time at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to prepare for this night. “I had to show up and get him down to the ground," Jones said. The former light heavyweight champion is regarded as UFC's greatest fighter. I'm been faithful to my goal, faithful to my mission.”

Le poids moyen de Gatineau a gagné de façon spectaculaire contre Julian «The Cuban Missile Crisis» Marquez lors du gala UFC 285 à l'aréna T-Mobile de Vegas.

«Je vais toujours avoir des combats excitants à offrir. Ses six derniers combats s’étaient déroulés à huis clos en raison de la pandémie. «Au premier round, je voulais comprendre qui était devant nous. Marquez (9-4-0) avait le visage ensanglanté, résultat des nombreux coups de poids encaissés au visage dans les minutes précédentes. Je n’avais pas ça en tête. L’arbitre Mark Smith a dû mettre fin à la confrontation à quatre minutes et 12 secondes du deuxième round.

Barriault retrouve donc le chemin de la victoire et signe un deuxième gain à ses trois derniers combats.

« Dès que j'ai vu le sang, je sens que j'ai eu le déclic et j'ai continué d'avancer et d'attaquer. Barriault a dominé Marquez avec une quantité spectaculaire de coups au visage de Marquez. Ce combat reflète exactement qui je suis », a commenté Barriault quelques instants après son triomphe.

Jon Jones scored a sensational first-round submission win over top-ranked Ciryl Gane to claim the vacant UFC heavyweight title at UFC 285 on Saturday, ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story An errant spinning kick from Shevchenko paved the way for Grasso to expertly take her back and lock in a rear naked choke to finish the bout, ending one of the most dominant title reigns in UFC history. Former light heavyweight champion Jones, who last fought in 2020, moved up a division for his heavyweight debut against Gane and needed less than three minutes to become the eighth fighter in UFC history to win titles in two divisions.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jon Jones ended a three-year sabbatical from the UFC, moved up to its highest weight class and then left no doubt Saturday night abou...

“This one is so painful,“ Gane said. Then Grasso, 29, put Shevchenko in a position where she was forced to tap out. Middleweight Bo Nickal, 27, won his UFC debut, submitting Jamie Pickett, 34 by arm triangle at 2:54 of the first round. The former light heavyweight champion said it was important to cement in his own mind that he deserved the honor as the greatest ever. UFC President Dana White said the gate was $12.5 million, the highest for a heavyweight match and the fourth-highest ever. Once I got him in my hands, I know I could take control.” There were questions whether so much time off would affect Jones’ effectiveness, and he spent time at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to prepare for this night. He won a record 14 title fight at light heavyweight. He hired a team in Albuquerque to get him into optimal shape. ”I been wresting since I was 12 years old. I’ve been faithful to my goal, faithful to my mission.” ”I’ve been working for this for a long time.

Jon Jones ruled over the UFC light heavyweight division for years. Now he's the king of the heavyweights. Making one of the most anticipated comebacks in ...

Gane came up short in his second bid for the UFC heavyweight title. Jones is the youngest champion in UFC history. He is now tied for the second-most submissions in UFC title bouts with three, alongside BJ Penn and Ronda Rousey. And now, he is just the eighth fighter in UFC history to capture belts in two weight classes. He held the UFC light heavyweight title on two occasions between 2011-20, dominating multiple generations of fighters in that division. Jon Jones ruled over the UFC light heavyweight division for years.

After a three-year hiatus, Jon Jones returned to the Octagon after moving up to the heavyweight class; he beat Ciryl Gane in the first round thanks to a ...

"This one is so painful," Gane said. I am not only going to beat Stipe Miocic, I am going to finish Stipe Miocic! I am going to give it everything I have got. Some of my best performances are going to be coming in the next few years." I am happy we got to see what we saw tonight. He has fought all the best competition.

After an absence of more than three years, it took Jon Jones just over two minutes to steam-roll past Cyril Gane, submitting the Frenchman at UFC 285 to ...

"I actually felt a little goofy on the feet, it's been a while. What happens next will depend on his ability to keep himself on the right track. I've been wrestling since I was 12 years old and I feel stronger and more comfortable, especially on the ground than ever," Jones said.

Jon Jones won the UFC heavyweight title in some style on Saturday, defeating France's Ciryl Gane with a first-round submission following a three-year ...

“My whole world is going to be focused on him,” Jones said. Some of my best performances are going to be coming in the next few years.” “This is the biggest opportunity in my life to beat the heavyweight GOAT and I’m going to give it everything I’ve got.”

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Jon Jones scored a sensational first-round submission win over top-ranked Ciryl Gane to claim the vacant UFC heavyweight title at ...

American Jones, 35, scored a takedown a minute into the opening round and snatched a guillotine choke that trapped Gane against the cage, with the Frenchman tapping out to end the fight at the 2:04 mark. An errant spinning kick from Shevchenko paved the way for Grasso to expertly take her back and lock in a rear naked choke to finish the bout, ending one of the most dominant title reigns in UFC history. Former light heavyweight champion Jones, who last fought in 2020, moved up a division for his heavyweight debut against Gane and needed less than three minutes to become the eighth fighter in UFC history to win titles in two divisions.

Following UFC 285, a bummed-out Ciryl Gane explained why he considers his UFC 285 fight vs. Jon Jones the first real loss of his career.

Jones cemented himself as the best MMA fighter of all time while Grasso authored the latest wild upset in a title fight.

Still, it's hard to see the fight being overturned and a rematch with Pickett is a waste of everyone involved's time. Given how pivotal the takedown was to Nickal's gameplan, it's understandable that Pickett's manager is To be fair, before the first minute was up, Nickal was already fishing for a submission finish. A fight with Covington is a test with a far higher difficulty but it'd be better to see Rakhmonov advancing up the ranks quickly than getting stuck fighting middle-of-the-road contenders for the next few years. But Grasso took advantage of a split-second opportunity, latching onto Shevchenko's back after the champion missed a spinning kick and immediately taking the fight to the floor and locking in the choke, snapping a nine-fight winning streak for Shevchenko that included seven successful title defenses. Shevchenko will certainly be given an immediate rematch, which will force Grasso to prove the win was not a fluke. The UFC 285 main card opened with several fights featuring heavily-hyped prospects getting a chance to shine on the big stage. But mixed martial arts is a volatile sport with so many paths to victory that it is almost a guarantee that defeat will eventually find even the greatest fighters. While there was plenty of talk about how dangerous an opponent Gane was, the reality is that a properly motivated Jones will always be a nightmare for someone with Gane's grappling deficiencies. Jones' greatness was on full display, taking just over two minutes to force Gane to tap out and winning a title in the second weight class in his career. Jones winning changed the heavyweight division in a massive way and could spark big returns for the UFC's overall business, but Grasso snatching the title from Shevchenko was far more shocking. That said, Jones secured his place as MMA's "GOAT" on Saturday night by not only finally moving to heavyweight, but making incredibly easy work of Gane, a proven and capable top-tier heavyweight.

UFC 285 results are out. Jon Jones claimed heavyweight title with guillotine submission of Ciryl Gane, while Alexa Grasso defeated Valentina Shevchenko for ...

[Grasso](/topic/grasso), on the other hand, defeated [Valentina Shevchenko](/topic/valentina-shevchenko), the former flyweight champion, by securing a rear-naked choke in the fourth round. The win sets up a potential bout with Stipe Miocic, the most successful heavyweight fighter in UFC history. [Jones](/topic/jones)won the main event, taking the heavyweight championship title by locking in a guillotine submission against Ciryl Gane.

The UFC handed out five post-fight bonuses after Saturday's card, including two to two new champions.

But UFC president Dana White said Neal will get his $50,000: “Neal didn’t make weight, (and) I don’t give a sh*t. I’m paying him (a bonus) anyway,” White said at the post-fight news conference. Jon Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) likely cemented himself as the greatest fighter in MMA history when he won the vacant heavyweight title with a first-round submission of Ciryl Gane (11-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC). Shavkat Rakhmonov via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:17](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-results-shavkat-rakhmonov-vs-geoff-neal-submission) Nickal, one of the most highly touted prospects in UFC history, submitted Pickett with relative ease – eventually – after getting him to the canvas early in the fight. Shevchenko was as much as a 12-1 favorite at some sports books.

It was high time for a Las Vegas-style extravaganza. The return from a three-year hiatus by ex-205-pound champion and consensus GOAT Jon Jones made for a…

He played to the crowd by channeling Conor McGregor's "Billionaire Strut" when the fight was stopped and followed it up with an impromptu Griddy dance as well. I'm growing," he said. "I feel like the Baby Shark era has begun." The loss to Ricci was her fourth in six fights since the Jędrzejczyk loss. Neal had entered the fight with a 7-2 UFC record and a No. But I've been faithful to the goal and the mission." "A situation like that can change the whole game," Shevchenko said. "This is incredible," he said. "Stipe Miocic, you're the greatest heavyweight of all time," he said. A missed punch allowed Jones an opening to get in close and take things to the floor about a minute in. I've been working for this for a long time," he said. "I felt a little goofy on the feet because it's been a while.

Le Québécois Marc-André Barriault en a mis plein la vue aux spectateurs réunis au T-Mobile Arena de Las Vegas, samedi, au gala UFC 285.

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Jon Jones is your new UFC heavyweight champion and the path is clear for a dream fight with Stipe Miocic. Jones and Miocic are arguably the greatest light ...

Aspinall resumed sparring in January and might be on the verge of a comeback. Fortunately, Gane did not absorb any damage in the fight and can make a quick turnaround. A March 25 fight between Brady and Pereira was scrapped after Brady suffered a torn groin. Grasso can cement her place as the future and Shevchenko can turn back the clock. Jon Jones is your new UFC heavyweight champion and the path is clear for a dream fight with Stipe Miocic. While it is true that Miocic has been absent since losing to Ngannou in 2021, Sergei Pavlovich -- the only contender more deserving of a shot -- woefully lacks name value and has a fight booked. This is certainly a reasonable time to book the fight. Jones deserves to be UFC heavyweight champion and Miocic is the best situated for a title shot. Stipe Miococ: A dream fight between the most successful UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champions in history appears to be in the works. The main card also featured a thrilling UFC debut by highly-accomplished collegiate wrestler Bo Nickal and a major showcase for Shavkat Rakhmonov, a likely future title challenger. Jones is now surrounded by rareified air, including longtime rival Daniel Cormier, as the eighth two-division champion in UFC history. Jones and Miocic are arguably the greatest light heavyweight and heavyweight fighters in mixed martial arts history, respectively.

The numbers show Jon Jones stands in rarified air after making it 15-0 in title fights when he claimed heavyweight gold at UFC 285.

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Filming for the movie was expected to commence this month in the Dominican Republic. [UFC](/topic/ufc)285 in Las Vegas, Nevada, [Jake Gyllenhaal](/topic/jake-gyllenhaal), a renowned Hollywood actor, made an unexpected appearance. According to videos shared on social media, Jake Gyllenhaal was seen flexing his muscles and shouting towards the audience as he stepped onto the scale.

LAS VEGAS — The incredible championship run of Valentina Shevchenko came to a stunning end at 4:34 of the fourth round on Saturday when she tapped to a rear ...