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Bo Nickal reacts after learning Jamie Pickett plans to appeal his UFC 285 loss: "It’s a weird move, bro"
Jeffrey Walter - March 5, 2023
Bo Nickal denies any wrongdoing in his fight with Jamie Pickett at last night’s UFC 285 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas. Nickal (4-0 MMA) and Pickett (13-9 MMA) kicked off Saturday’s main card lineup at T-Mobile Arena.
Conor McGregor lauds Jon Jones for his "incredible" title-earning performance at UFC 285: "The man should’ve had two belts presented to him"
Jeffrey Walter - March 5, 2023
Conor McGregor is applauding Jon Jones for his “incredible” title-earning performance against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. Jones (27-1 MMA) and Gane (11-2 MMA) collided for the promotion’s vacant heavyweight title last night in Las Vegas.
Francis Ngannou reacts after Dana White casts doubt that things "would have gone any differently" had he fought Jon Jones at UFC 285
Chris Taylor - March 5, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is clearly amused by how quickly Dana White can change his tune on fighters. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) parted ways with the Ultimate Fighting Championship earlier this year after failing to come to terms on a new deal with the promotion. ‘The Predator’ claimed that he attempted to negotiate health insurance, sponsorships, and other benefits for all fighters on the UFC roster. However, the company wouldn’t comply to his requests.
Alexa Grasso isn't opposed to Valentina Shevchenko rematch: "Of course we can do this again"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2023
If the UFC brass decide to book an immediate rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, don’t expect the newly crowned UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion to shy away. Grasso was a sizable underdog going into her title fight with Shevchenko at UFC 285 this past Saturday night. Early on in the fight, Grasso had success in the striking game, but Shevchenko used her grappling to stifle Grasso’s attack. Ultimately, Grasso did what champions do and adjusted, utilizing some slick grappling of her own to secure a rear-naked choke finish in the fourth round.
Dana White reacts to Jake Gyllenhaal's physique in his "Road House" UFC fight: “I don't think he's been USADA tested”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2023
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal has gotten the attention of the MMA community with his appearances throughout UFC 285 fight week. The Hollywood actor filmed a weigh-in face off with former UFC fighter Jay Hieron on Friday and the two even completed filming a UFC fight scene for the movie “Road House” on Saturday night. The film will also feature former UFC Lightweight and Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor.
Shavkat Rakhmonov calls for a title shot following his submission victory over Geoff Neal at UFC 285: “Give me title shot in Abu Dhabi”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2023
Shavkat Rakhmonov is riding high following a third-round submission finish over Geoff Neal, and he’s eyeing gold at welterweight. Rakhmonov and Neal shared the Octagon on the main card of UFC 285 this past Saturday night. In the end, Rakhmonov secured a rear-naked choke and that was all she wrote.
Dana White reveals "a lot of shit went down on Friday" between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler on TUF 31: “It shouldn’t have happened”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2023
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler aren’t cordial with one another anymore, if UFC President Dana White is to be believed. McGregor and Chandler will serve as coaches on “The Ultimate Fighter” season 31. Filming has already begun and White told reporters during the UFC 285 post-fight press conference that an incident recently occurred on the show involving McGregor and Chandler, and now the two are at odds (via MMAFighting.com).
Jon Jones shares some advice for former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic: “I would take time off being a firefighter”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2023
Newly minted UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has some advice for Stipe Miocic. Jones competed for the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship in the main event of UFC 285. His opponent was Ciryl Gane, and “Bones” had no trouble getting Gane to the ground and locking in a guillotine choke to force the tap. After the fight, Jones turned his attention to Miocic and said for his sake he hopes he’s been training.
Dana White reacts to Jon Jones dominant victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285: “Jones went in there and treated him like a little kid”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2023
UFC president Dana White has given his reaction to Jon Jones’ dominant win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. On Saturday night, Jon Jones demolished Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 285. With just a few minutes gone in the fight, Jones was able to take Gane down and submit him with relative ease.
Jon Jones responds after being trolled by Francis Ngannou following his UFC 285 title win: “Francis is a big old pussy”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2023
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has responded to Francis Ngannou following his big win at UFC 285. On Saturday night, Jon Jones cemented his status as the greatest fighter of all time. He went toe to toe with Ciryl Gane, and he captured the heavyweight crown.
UFC 285 Bonus Report: Jon Jones, Alexa Grasso and Bo Nickal earn POTN bonuses
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 285 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane. Tonight’s highly anticipated heavyweight title fight proved to be a one-sided contest. After landing a few good strikes on the feet, Jon Jones was able to get the fight to the floor in the early moments of the opening round. From there, ‘Bones’ went on to secure a fight-ending choke. The result solidified Jones’ status as the GOAT of mixed martial arts.
Francis Ngannou reacts after Jon Jones defeats Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title at UFC 285
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou clearly tuned in to watch tonight’s UFC 285 main event between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. Jones (27-1 MMA) and Gane (11-2 MMA) collided for the promotion’s vacant world heavyweight title under the bright lights of T-Mobile Arena.
UFC 285 Results: Jon Jones stops Ciryl Gane in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 285 event is headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. Jones (26-1 MMA) and Gane (11-1 MMA) will be squaring off for the promotion’s currently vacant world heavyweight title.
Pros react after Alexa Grasso stops Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 285 event was co-headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight featuring Valentina Shevchenko taking on Alexa Grasso. Shevchenko (23-4 MMA) had entered the contest looking to earn her eighth-straight title defense and eleventh win in a row overall. ‘The Bullet’ had last competed at UFC 275 in June of 2022, where she defeated Taila Santos by split decision.
UFC 285 Results: Alexa Grasso stops Valentina Shevchenko (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 285 event is co-headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight featuring Valentina Shevchenko taking on Alexa Grasso. Shevchenko (23-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to earn her eighth-straight title defense and eleventh win in a row overall. ‘The Bullet’ last competed in June of 2022 at UFC 275, where she defeated Taila Santos by split decision.
Pros react after Shavkat Rakhmonov stops Geoff Neal at UFC 285
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 285 main card lineup featured a key welterweight contest between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Geoff Neal. Neal (15-5 MMA) had entered the bout sporting a two-fight winning streak, his most recent being an impressive knockout victory over Vicente Luque. ‘Handz of Steel’ had gone 7-2 overall in his UFC career ahead of tonight’s affair.
UFC 285 Results: Bo Nickal stops Jamie Pickett in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 285 main card is kicked off by a middleweight matchup featuring Bo Nickal taking on Jamie Pickett. Nickal (4-0 MMA) will be making his official UFC debut this evening. The former three-time NCAA Division I National Champion went 2-0 on Dana Whtie’s Contender Series, scoring first-round stoppages in both of those contests.
Pros react after Cody Garbrandt defeats Trevin Jones at UFC 285
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
A bantamweight bout between Cody Garbrandt and Trevin Jones served as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC 285 event. Garbrandt (13-5 MMA), a former bantamweight champion, had entered the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘No Love’ was coming off a TKO loss to Kai Kara-France in his most previous effort in December of 2021 at UFC 269.