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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.
UFC 285 Results: Cody Garbrandt defeats Trevin Jones (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
A bantamweight bout between Cody Garbrandt and Trevin Jones serves as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC 285 event. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA), a former bantamweight champion, will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘No Love’ is coming off a TKO loss to Kai Kara-France in his most recent effort in December of 2021 at UFC 269.
UFC 285 | Jake Gyllenhaal knocks out the middleweight champion for Road House remake (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal took to the Octagon this evening in Las Vegas to film a UFC fight scene for the upcoming Road House remake. Late last year it was announced that Gyllenhaal would be teaming up with UFC star Conor McGregor to film a remake of the 1989 cult classic ‘Road House’.
Mark Hunt blasts Jon Jones and the Ultimate Fighting Championship ahead of UFC 285: "All they do is promote steroid using rats like this loser"
Jeffrey Walter - March 4, 2023
Former heavyweight contender Mark Hunt has taken aim at Jon Jones and the Ultimate Fighting Championship ahead of UFC 285. Jones (26-1 MMA) will be returning to the Octagon for the first time in over three years this evening in Las Vegas for a heavyweight title fight opposite Ciryl Gane.
UFC 285: 'Jones vs. Gane' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 285 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane. Jones (26-1 MMA) and Gane (11-1 MMA) will be squaring off for the promotion’s currently vacant world heavyweight title.
Michael Bisping claims he knows “exactly what’s going to happen” in Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight at UFC 285
Zain Bando - March 4, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping feels confident about who will win tonight’s main event title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. The pair will meet at the sold-out T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, Saturday night, as it is Jones’ first Octagon appearance since pre-COVID 2020 against Dominick Reyes.
Jon Jones confirms he has no plans of partying win or lose at UFC 285: “You guys don’t want to see me lit”
Zain Bando - March 4, 2023
Unlike in the past, Jon Jones will not be taking in the Las Vegas nightlife if he wins at UFC 285 tonight against Ciryl Gane. The former UFC light heavyweight champion took a three-year hiatus from the sport, and with his newfound mindset, he is just hours away from potentially solidifying himself as the GOAT of MMA.
Dana White shuts the door on a possible Francis Ngannou return: "He’ll never be in the UFC again"
Chris Taylor - March 3, 2023
Former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will never fight for the UFC again according to Dana White. Ngannou (17-3 MMA) parted ways with the Ultimate Fighting Championship early in January after failing to come to terms on a new deal with the promotion.
Bruce Buffer admits Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler coaching TUF will make him a viewer again: "It's going to be exciting"
Cole Shelton - March 3, 2023
Bruce Buffer was ecstatic when he heard that Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler would be the coaches of TUF 31. McGregor and Chandler are set to coach TUF 31 and fight later this year in a massive fight for the sport. It will also bring new eyeballs to TUF, including Buffer who admits he hasn’t watched TUF in a bit but will be tuned into every episode to see what happens.
Stipe Miocic reveals prediction for Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285: "He's a big man"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has chimed in with his prediction for tomorrow’s main event. In the main event of UFC 285, Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane will battle for vacant heavyweight gold. The belt was left vacant after Francis Ngannou exited the promotion in January. The bout has captured the imagination of fans and fighters alike, and several have given their prediction.
Jessica Andrade vs. Yan Xiaonan slated for UFC 288 in May
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2023
Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade will be making a quick turnaround. The Brazilian is fresh off her clash with Erin Blanchfield at UFC Vegas 69 last month. Andrade took the fight on short-notice, as Talia Santos was originally slated to compete in the headliner. In the makeshift main event, ‘Cold Blooded’ won by second-round submission.
Israel Adesanya picks Ciryl Gane to defeat Jon Jones at UFC 285: "He's a new breed of heavyweight"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has given his thoughts on UFC 285’s headliner. The main event will see the return of former light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ has been out of the octagon for over the years, since his controversial decision win over Dominick Reyes in February 2020. Following that win, he vacated his championship with the goal of moving up.
Darren Till reveals he's had multiple big offers since UFC release: "The past two days I’ve had some f****** crazy offers"
Lewis Simpson - March 3, 2023
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till revealed he’d had some big offers since his UFC release but insists he will be staying loyal to Dana White and Hunter Campbell. Till appeared on Michael Bisping and Anthony Smith’s podcast, Believe You Me, and addressed the situation regarding his UFC departure. The Liverpudlian mapped out his plan for the future, why he asked to be released from his contract, and interest garnered outside of the UFC.
UFC 285: Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane weigh-in results
Lewis Simpson - March 3, 2023
Earlier today, the 28 fighters set to compete at UFC 285 hit the scales. The early weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel in Las Vegas, and the ceremonial weigh-ins will follow at 4 p.m. ET at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The close-by T-Mobile Arena hosts Saturday’s show.
Jon Jones shares his thoughts on the current state of UFC fighter pay: “This may sound a little cold, but in life you get what you earn”
Harry Kettle - March 3, 2023
UFC star Jon Jones has given his updated thoughts on the current state of fighter pay in the promotion and mixed martial arts. This weekend at UFC 285, Jon Jones will return to the Octagon to take on Ciryl Gane. In doing so, he will attempt to capture the UFC heavyweight championship for the first time.
Jon Jones reveals his “No. 1 dream opponent” ahead of Saturday’s UFC 285 event: “Financially, that would have been massive”
Harry Kettle - March 3, 2023
UFC star Jon Jones has revealed who his number one dream opponent would be in his mixed martial arts career. Throughout the course of his time at the top of MMA, Jon Jones has faced some of the very best in the sport. From Daniel Cormier to Shogun Rua and beyond, his list of fallen foes is pretty impressive.
Alexander Volkanovski is not ready to relinquish his pound-for-pound spot to Jon Jones ahead of UFC 285: "I’m gonna hold that"
Jeffrey Walter - March 2, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski is not ready to relinquish his pound-for-pound spot to Jon Jones ahead of UFC 285. Volkanovski (25-2 MMA) maintained his top pound-for-pound ranking despite being on the wrong end of the judges’ scorecards in last month’s UFC 284 main event title fight against Islam Makhachev.