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Demetrious Johnson believes Jon Jones could've defeated Ciryl Gane without weight change: "He could've done that weighing 205!"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2023
Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson wasn’t shocked by Jon Jones‘ successful return. ‘Bones’ made his long-awaited return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 285 over the weekend. While his return was long in the making, so was his move to heavyweight. On Saturday night, Jones competed in the weight class for the first time, facing Ciryl Gane.
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.
UFC President Dana White says Colby Covington is ready to fight, likes the idea of ‘Chaos’ vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov
Harry Kettle - March 6, 2023
UFC president Dana White has shown interest in booking Shavkat Rakhmonov to take on Colby Covington in his next fight. Last Saturday night, Shavkat Rakhmonov submitted Geoff Neal in what proved to be a sensational encounter at UFC 285. He had to overcome some real adversity, which included getting rocked once or twice, but he persevered and secured the finish late in the bout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ciryl Gane reacts after being submitted by Jon Jones at UFC 285: “I’m angry with myself”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 5, 2023
Ciryl Gane has spoken out after being submitted by Jon Jones in the first round of their UFC 285 main event. The bout was contested for the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship. Not only was this Jones’ first pro MMA bout since February 2020, but it was also his heavyweight debut. It only took Jones a little over two minutes to submit Gane via guillotine choke. While Jones was the betting favorite going into his title fight with Gane, few expected “Bones” to make it look so easy given that he hadn’t been able to secure a finish since late 2018. Even Gane stared at Jones in disbelief once the fight was over.
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.
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.