Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Jon Jones returned last night (Sat., March 4, 2023) to reclaim his spot at the top of the mixed martial arts (MMA) combat game by winning the vacant Heavyweight title with an impressive first-round submission win over Ciryl Gane (highlights here). Not bad for a man who […]
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Stipe Miocic had a front row seat to witness Jon Jones become the new heavyweight champion in the UFC 285 main event but his biggest concern was getting his own shot at the title. Already guaranteed to get the first crack at Jones later this year, the […]
Tonight, under the bright lights of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, fans witnessed the return of Jon Jones, who is believed to be one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. And, with the performance he put on display in the main event bout versus Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title, there […]
The action of UFC 285 will get started at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT on UFC Fight Pass & ESPN+ with five early preliminary bouts. The early prelim show will be headlined by Ireland’s Ian Garry (10-0) versus Kenan Song (19-6). Following, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, four additional preliminary […]
Getty Images In the final episode of UFC 285 Embedded, the fighters cut weight and step on the scales, David Goggins visits Jon Jones, and more.
Tonight in Las Vegas, UFC 285 will feature the return of the man who is widely considered the best mixed martial artist to ever enter the Octagon, Former light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones. In his heavyweight debut, he will square off with former interim champion, and precision striking powerhouse, Ciryl Gane. Like so many […]
Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC With the early (and official) UFC 285 weigh ins already in the books (full results and video here), the promotion will send all 28 fighters to the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the fan-friendly ceremonial festivities, streaming LIVE at 7 p.m. ET in the embedded video above. UFC 285 will […]
Conor McGregor, the former UFC dual-weight champion, is making headlines once again as he gears up for his highly-anticipated return to the octagon. The Irishman, who has been away from the sport for over two years, is set to take on Michael Chandler later this year, with hopes of securing a shot at the championship. […]
Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images LAS VEGAS — Jon Jones or Ciryl Gane: Who will win UFC 285’s main event? Valentina Shevchenko, Bo Nickal, Cody Garbrandt and more MMA stars break down Jones vs. Gane and make their picks for the next UFC heavyweight champion.
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Jon Anik will be calling the action at UFC 285, which will include the first octagon appearance of Jon Jones in over three years. Jones will make his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title in the main event of Saturday’s card in Las […]