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Watch Israel Adesanya’s live reaction to Jon Jones finishing Ciryl Gane at UFC 285: “F**k that’s impressive”
Harry Kettle - March 7, 2023
Israel Adesanya has released footage of him reacting to Jon Jones’ impressive win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. Last Saturday night, Jon Jones demolished Ciryl Gane in their UFC 285 main event. It took just over two minutes for ‘Bones’ to lock in a choke and become the new UFC heavyweight champion.
Sean Strickland slams Paulo Costa for his performance against Luke Rockhold: “He doesn’t even qualify as a training partner for me”
Christopher Taylor - March 6, 2023
Sean Strickland gave a harsh assessment of former UFC champion Luke Rockhold during his most recent exchange with Paulo Costa. Strickland and Costa have been going back and forth on Twitter about a potential showdown in the Octagon.
Daniel Cormier shares the two biggest regrets from his UFC career: "People still make fun of me"
Christopher Taylor - March 6, 2023
Former champ-champ Daniel Cormier has shared the two biggest regrets from his storied career with the UFC. Cormier (22-3 MMA) retired from the sport in 2020 following his second straight defeat at the hands of Stipe Miocic. Now almost three years removed from that setback, ‘DC’ admits that he wishes he would have hung up his gloves a bit sooner.
Jon Jones says he's "not going to compete" if he isn't allowed to tape his toes: "Hopefully the proper people hear me and I don’t run into the issue again”
Cole Shelton - March 6, 2023
Jon Jones had made it clear that he isn’t going to fight again if he isn’t allowed to tape his toes. As Jones was about to enter the Octagon at UFC 285, the commission stopped him and made him cut some tape off his foot, as he had his toe taped. It is something Jones has done ever since the Chael Sonnen fight so he was disappointed to have to cut part of the tape off.
Francis Ngannou praises Jon Jones for his "great performance" at UFC 285, expresses disappointment that a fight with 'Bones' will likely "never happen now"
Jeffrey Walter - March 6, 2023
Francis Ngannou has praised Jon Jones for his great performance at UFC 285 but is admittedly disappointed that they will never fight. Jones (27-1 MMA) captured the UFC’s vacant heavyweight title this past Saturday night in Las Vegas, submitting former interim title holder Ciryl Gane (11-2 MMA) in the very first round (see that here).
What's next for the stars of UFC 285?
Cole Shelton - March 6, 2023
The UFC returned to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday for UFC 285 which saw the heavyweight and women’s flyweight titles up for grabs. In the main event, Jon Jones was ending his three-year-long layoff and making his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane for the vacant title. The co-main event saw Valentina Shevchenko defending her flyweight strap against Alexa Grasso.
Cody Garbrandt declares passion for MMA is back after making successful return at UFC 285: "It's what I was born to do"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2023
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has found his passion for MMA again. ‘No Love’ has had a rough last few years. After defeating Dominick Cruz at UFC 207 in December 2017, it seemed that Garbrandt was on his way to superstardom. Instead, he lost the title to T.J. Dillashaw in his next outing, and went 1-5 after his championship win.
Stipe Miocic states there's "zero question" he will defeat Jon Jones in return: "Sucks that he's going to lose"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is confident ahead of his return. The former champion has been out of the cage for nearly two years. Miocic’s last bout came against Francis Ngannou in another defense of his heavyweight throne. However, ‘The Predator’ wound up winning by second-round knockout, taking the title in the process.
Chael Sonnen claims Ciryl Gane was 'scared to death' in UFC 285 headliner with Jon Jones
Lewis Simpson - March 6, 2023
Chael Sonnen claims Ciryl Gane was scared in his UFC 285 title fight with Jon Jones. On Saturday, Jones transitioned to heavyweight after a three-year layoff to challenge Ciryl Gane for the UFC vacant heavyweight title. Fans witnessed the opposite in what many believed would be a closely contested matchup. Jones submitted Gane in the opening round relatively easily and cemented his legacy as the greatest mixed martial artist on the planet.
Valentina Shevchenko issues statement following title loss to Alexa Grasso at UFC 285
Lewis Simpson - March 6, 2023
The world of mixed martial arts was stunned when longtime flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko was dethroned by Alexa Grasso at UFC 285. Shevchenko was humble in defeat after suffering her first loss since 2017 but blames herself for making a “stupid situation” after being in control of every round. As expected, the former champion campaigned for an immediate rematch.
Daniel Cormier critical of Jon Jones' mauling of Ciryl Gane at UFC 285: "Tad bit slower, his movements aren’t as quick and dynamic"
Lewis Simpson - March 6, 2023
Despite easily dispatching of Ciryl Gane to attain the UFC world heavyweight championship at UFC 285, Daniel Cormier wasn’t all impressed with his former foe Jon Jones. On Saturday past, Jones became the UFC heavyweight champion in his first attempt after moving up to the division. Jones submitted Gane in the first round without breaking a sweat.
Michael Chandler plans to “slice through” Conor McGregor in their upcoming UFC fight: “Bludgeon him with both of these hands”
Harry Kettle - March 6, 2023
UFC fighter Michael Chandler has issued a warning to Conor McGregor ahead of their showdown later this year. Right now, Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor are busy filming the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. As noted by Dana White, things have gotten pretty heated in recent days and weeks.
Fans shouldn’t expect Jon Jones to fulfill his new 8-fight deal with the UFC: “I got at least one more in me”
Harry Kettle - March 6, 2023
Jon Jones’ post-fight press conference remarks won’t leave many feeling confident about his long-term UFC future. Last Saturday night at UFC 285, Jon Jones tore through Ciryl Gane in their Las Vegas main event. It took just two minutes for ‘Bones’ to get Gane to the ground and submit him, ensuring he walked away as the new UFC heavyweight champion.
Video | Ian Garry confronted by aggressive man following his TKO win at UFC 285: “I’m a fighter too dog!”
Harry Kettle - March 6, 2023
UFC fighter Ian Garry was confronted backstage at UFC 285 following his big win over Song Kenan in Las Vegas. Last Saturday night, Ian Garry proved why he’s such a fascinating welterweight prospect. The Irish star was already 3-0 in the UFC but at the weekend, he got his second and most emphatic finish to date.
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.
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.
Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo separated backstage at UFC 285: "I'm going to make you my little b***" (Video)
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2023
Reigning UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo had a backstage run-in during the UFC 285 event. Sterling and Cejudo are being targeted for a 135-pound title clash at UFC 288 on May 6. The event is set to take place inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Both men were in attendance for UFC 285 and had to be separated after exchanging verbal jabs face-to-face. The footage was posted on ESPN MMA’s Twitter account.