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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.
Charles Oliveira taunts Conor McGregor following the Irishman’s latest tweet and delete session
Harry Kettle - March 3, 2023
Charles Oliveira has mocked Conor McGregor after his latest ‘tweet and delete’ session on social media. For the longest time now, fans have been discussing the possibility of a Charles Oliveira vs Conor McGregor fight. When Oliveira was champion, ‘Do Bronx’ made it known that he would’ve preferred to have faced Conor instead of Islam Makhachev.
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.
Mana Martinez confident he will be "too quick and too strong" for Cameron Saaiman at UFC 285: "Come March 4, we can call it a derailing of a hype train"
Cole Shelton - March 2, 2023
Mana Martinez was happy when he was offered to fight Cameron Saaiman at UFC 285. When Saaiman won on the Contender Series, Dana White declared him the future of the division. Then, the South African cruised to a stoppage win in his debut and will now take on Martinez at UFC 285 who expects to be too much of a veteran for him.
Robert Whittaker reacts after former opponent Darren Till parts ways with the UFC
Josh Evanoff - March 2, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker was surprised to see Darren Till‘s recent release. ‘The Gorilla’ has been out of action since his clash with Dricus du Plessis last December. On that night at UFC 282, Till came up short by submission. However, he did take home ‘Fight of the Night’ honors following the defeat.
Video | Bo Nickal and Jon Jones have backstage wrestling session ahead of UFC 285
Josh Evanoff - March 2, 2023
Bo Nickal and Jon Jones decided to have a little wrestling session at the UFC Performance Institute this week. The two superstars are slated to compete on UFC 285 this Saturday. In the main event, ‘Bones’ will face Ciryl Gane in his first fight in over three years. Furthermore, it’ll also be Jones’ first fight up at heavyweight, as he’ll attempt to win the vacant title. Francis Ngannou famously left the promotion in January, leaving the championship behind in the process.
Former UFC contender David Branch announces retirement from MMA
Josh Evanoff - March 2, 2023
Former UFC middleweight contender David Branch has retired from MMA. The 41-year-old had two stints in the Dana White-led promotion. He first fought in the UFC from 2010 to 2011, going 2-2 in that stretch. While he did score two unanimous decision wins in the promotion, it was bookended by stoppage defeats to Rousimar Palhares and Gerald Harris.
Dana White believes people are against Power Slap League because he's the promoter: "They want to f**k me that’s why they’re saying what they’re saying about slap"
Lewis Simpson - March 2, 2023
UFC President Dana White believes people are against his newly formed Power Slap League because they dislike him, not the sport itself. Since the launch of White’s new project in January, the Slap League has received mixed reactions, but most of the feedback has been negative. The UFC boss found an interest in Slap Fighting and then turned his newfound interest into a successful business model.
UFC 285 | Pro fighters make their picks for Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso title fight
Cole Shelton - March 2, 2023
In the co-main event of UFC 285, the women’s flyweight title is up for grabs as Valentina Shevchenko takes on Alexa Grasso. Heading into the fight, Shevchenko is a massive -850 favorite while the Mexican is a +500 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. Unsurprisingly, the pros are unanimous in thinking Shevchenko will continue to reign over the division with another title defense.
Jon Jones responds to critics about his new heavyweight physique: "Good thing it's not a bodybuilding competition"
Lewis Simpson - March 2, 2023
Jon Jones has responded to the recent feedback about his new heavyweight physique. Jones, who many believe to be the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, hasn’t fought since his controversial victory over Dominick Reyes at UFC 274 in 2020.
Eddie Alvarez shares prediction for upcoming UFC clash between his former opponents Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler: “It’s a mismatch”
Harry Kettle - March 2, 2023
Former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez has given his thoughts on the upcoming clash between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Eddie Alvarez’s future lately after it was announced that he’ll be debuting for BKFC next month. On that card, he’ll lock horns with Chad Mendes in what promises to be an absolute war.
Chael Sonnen believes Jon Jones could be “injured” and in “recovery mode” ahead of UFC 285: “Pool workouts are for injured”
Harry Kettle - March 2, 2023
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has yet another theory regarding Jon Jones ahead of his return to the Octagon at UFC 285. In the lead-up to his return this weekend, Jon Jones hasn’t been under too much scrutiny. Sure, people are wondering what he’ll look like after three years away, but not many folks have been bringing up his past.
Michael Bisping details what Michael Chandler told him about his interactions with Conor McGregor on TUF 31
Harry Kettle - March 2, 2023
Michael Bisping has revealed what Michael Chandler told him about his interactions with Conor McGregor on The Ultimate Fighter. In late May, the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter will commence. When it does, the two coaches in charge of the teams will be Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor.
Bruce Buffer explains what happened when the New York State Athletic Commission was changing the scorecard in the Octagon at UFC 281: "That is probably a mistake on their part"
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023
Bruce Buffer didn’t know what to think when the New York State Athletic Commission was changing the scorecard in the Octagon at UFC 281. Before the scorecard between Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Silvana Gomez Juarez was read, the commission came into the Octagon to change the score in front of everybody. According to Buffer, he says he couldn’t read the score so told the commission to write it better, but instead of writing it in private, they changed it while inside the Octagon cage.
Conor McGregor responds after Charles Oliveira says Michael Chandler will defeat him in upcoming UFC fight: “Shut your pie hole”
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2023
Former UFC dual-weight champion Conor McGregor has responded to Charles Oliveira. ‘The Notorious’ is currently occupied filming the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. While the fight between the two hasn’t been scheduled, McGregor is expected to face Michael Chandler at the end of the season. The bout will be the Irishman’s first since his trilogy with Dustin Poirier nearly two years ago.
Ciryl Gane advises Jon Jones to stay focused after downplaying striking: "I'm going to be focused on that"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2023
UFC heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane is advising Jon Jones to stay focused during fight week. ‘Bon Gamin’ has been out of action since his clash with Tai Tuivasa at UFC Paris last November. In that outing, Gane had to survive an early knockdown, but wound up winning by third-round knockout. The win was an important one for the Frenchman, as it helped him rebound from his loss to Francis Ngannou prior in the year.
Luke Rockhold thrilled with BKFC signing after leaving the UFC: "I'm done being a f*cking slave"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold couldn’t be happier with BKFC. The former champion has been out of action since his clash with Paulo Costa last August. In the co-main event of UFC 278, the two middleweight contenders put on a show. Ultimately, it was ‘The Eraser’ who picked up the win by unanimous decision.