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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.
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.
Pros react after Jon Jones runs through Ciryl Gane at UFC 285
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 285 event was headlined by a heavyweight title fight 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.
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: Shavkat Rakhmonov stops Geoff Neal in Round 3 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 285 main card lineup features a key welterweight contest between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Geoff Neal. Neal (15-4 MMA) will enter the bout on a two-fight winning streak, his most recent being a knockout victory over Vicente Luque. ‘Handz of Steel’ has gone 7-2 since joining the UFC ranks back in February of 2018.
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 | 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’.
Colby Covington shares his prediction for tonight's Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight at UFC 285
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Colby Covington has shared his prediction for tonight’s Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane heavyweight title fight at UFC 285. Jones (26-1 MMA) and Gane (11-1 MMA) will be squaring off for the promotion’s currently vacant world heavyweight title this evening in Las Vegas.
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.
Video | Conor McGregor crashes the UFC 285 ceremonial weigh-ins, Jake Gyllenhaal films scene for Road House
Chris Taylor - March 3, 2023
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance at tonight’s UFC 285 ceremonial weigh-ins in Las Vegas. Shortly after Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane squared off and did short interviews with Joe Rogan, ‘Notorious’ took to the stage with a microphone in hand.
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.