UFC 285 Highlights: Jon Jones enters history books with heavyweight title, Alexa Grasso lifts women's flyweight crown
UFC 285 Highlights: Jon Jones surpassed Ciryl Gane to become the new heavyweight champion in the main event. Meanwhile, Mexico's Alexa Grasso lifted the women's flyweight crown by defeating Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event.
American MMA fighter Jon Jones created history by defeating Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 285. With the historic win, Jones lifted the heavyweight title. He joined the list of select UFC fighters to have won titles in two different weight class, as Jones had also been the light heavyweight champion earlier.
It was a dream comeback for Jones who entered the octagon after a three-year hiatus. In his debut heavyweight fight, Jones made Gane bite the dust only few minutes into the match, claiming victory by submission.
Meanwhile, Alexa Grasso shocked Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event to win women's flyweight title. Grasso won by submission, just seconds before the conclusion of round 4. After the third round, Shevchenko was in the lead by 29-28,29-28,29-28. But a brilliant choke by Grasso on her, shattered Shevchenko's dreams of retaining the title.
In other matches of the main card, Shavkat Rakhmonov won in the welterweight category by submission over Geoff Neal. Mateusz Gamrot overpowered Jalin Turner in lightweight, securing the win by split decision after the conclusion of three rounds. And Bo Nickal surpassed Jamie Pickett through submission in round one of middleweight category.
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- Mar 05, 2023 11:34 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285:
- Mar 05, 2023 11:33 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Hear from the GOAT himself ! What Jones said after the historic win
- Mar 05, 2023 11:26 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Check out Jon Jones current mooood !
- Mar 05, 2023 11:25 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Jones is the GOAT ! What a debut in heavyweight category!
Undoubtedly, Jones is the greatest of all time now. What a comeback by the champion. Comes back after three years to UFC and wins the heavyweight title on debut.
- Mar 05, 2023 11:21 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Jones wins by submission !
Jon ‘Bones’ Jones has done it. Jones is the new heavyweight champion. Greatness at display and he took only few minutes to do it. Two titles in different weight classes.
- Mar 05, 2023 11:19 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Round 1 underway !
Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane aere taking on each other. Gane is looking pretty massive but here we go. Jones has got Gane down on the cage floor and trying to choke him into submission.
- Mar 05, 2023 11:10 AM IST
UFC 285: Jon Jones enters the cage! Jones vs Gane about to start
Grand entry for Jon Jones, electric atmosphere in T-mobile arena. Yes, Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane is about to begin. History being created !
- Mar 05, 2023 11:07 AM IST
UFC 285: Main event gets underway! First to come to Ciryl Gane
Ciryl Gane has entered the cage. The main event is about to begin. The high-voltage fight is getting started. The crowd is up on their feet.
- Mar 05, 2023 11:05 AM IST
UFC 285: Wishes pour in for Alexa Grasso on becoming new flyweight champion !
Alexa Grasso(left) - Mar 05, 2023 11:01 AM IST
UFC 285: Acknowledge the new Flyweight Champion of the world,
- Mar 05, 2023 10:59 AM IST
UFC 285: Valentina Shevchenko wants an immediate rematch !
A miffed Valentina Shevchenko has demanded an immediate rematch.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:54 AM IST
UFC 285: Alexa Grasso is crying on her sensational victory
Mexico must be so proud of their champion. Grasso gets the coveted belt for women's flyweight championship. She acknowledges her coach, the fans and her team. All hail the new queen of UFC !
- Mar 05, 2023 10:50 AM IST
UFC 285: Miraculous win by Alexa Grasso !
What a win by Alexa Grasso. She has won by submission. What a neck grab that led Valentina Shevchenko to submit. Shevchenko's reign has ended. Grasso is the new women's flyweight champion.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:49 AM IST
UFC 285: We are into round 4 of Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso now !
Who will emerge the women flyweight champion today? Grasso has jumped and grabbed Shevchenko on the floor, she is holding Shevchenko by the neck and she has won by submission.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:43 AM IST
UFC 285: Just one minute to go in round 3 of Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso
Just one minute if left in this title match. Valentina Shevchenko has once again taken down Grasso. The Mexican was holding Shevchenko head and the whistle blew.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:41 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 3 of Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso is underway !
Valentina Shevchenko is looking set to take the title again unless Grasso does something extraordinary here. Just three minutes to go. Shevchenko jumps on Grasso and has got her down on the cage floor. Grasso is trying to get out of her hold but can't. Both fighters throwing punches on each other in between.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:38 AM IST
UFC 285: Well Well Well ! What a comeback by Valentina Shevchenko in round 2
Valentina Shevchenko has dominated round 2. The momentum will be in her side in round 3. The champion looks set to retain her title !
- Mar 05, 2023 10:36 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 2 of Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso
Finally Grasso has escaped Shevchenko's hold. Two minutes to go in round 2. Can Grasso turn the tables ?, It's Shevchenko's round otherwise. “Bullet” is preserving her energy now. Grasso trying to land a few punches in the last seconds. Shevchenko has got her down on the floor again.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:34 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 2 of Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso title match gets underway !
Can Valentina Shevchenko show her strength in round 2 ? Yes, she has upped the ante. She has got Grasso on her back on the floor in the cage. Grasso is trying to escape Shevchenko's hold but can't. It's Shevchenko who is dominating, she showing why she is the champion !
- Mar 05, 2023 10:30 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 1 of Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso
Valentina Shevchenko has looked very passive in this round. It's been Grasso who has been assertive. Lots of punches and kicks from the Mexican in the dying seconds.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:29 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 1 of Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso underway
The fight is yet to reach full intensity!, Alexa Grasso has thrown a flurry of punches on Shevchenko's face. She seems to be taking round 1 at the moment.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:27 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 1 of Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso underway !
Valentina Shevchenko is testing Alexa Grasso from a distance as of now. It's Alexa Grasso who is showing more aggression at the moment.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:25 AM IST
UFC 285: Check out how Valentina Shevchenko trained !
- Mar 05, 2023 10:21 AM IST
UFC 285: Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso
Both fighters have reached the octagon. The epic fight is about to get started. It's the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship title at stake. Will we see a new champion today?
- Mar 05, 2023 10:19 AM IST
UFC 285: Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso for the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship title
Can Alexa Grasso create history? Can she defeat reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko?, we are about to get the answers in next few minutes.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:08 AM IST
UFC 285: Kazakhistan's Shavkat Rakhmonov wins Welterweight bout by submission.
Great kicks, punches on the face and Shavkat Rakhmonov has won by submissionn. Geoff Neal has been downed ! Neal bled through the dying minutes of the third round but has lost. Great victory for Kazakhistan's Shavkat Rakhmonov
- Mar 05, 2023 10:04 AM IST
UFC 285: Geoff Neal is bleeding !
Geoff Neal is bleeding through the nose.
- Mar 05, 2023 10:04 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 3 of Geoff Neal vs Shavkat Rakhmonov welterweight bout underway !
Must say this fight has been the most intense one of the night. Both fighters have given their all and looking tired now. But upper cuts, kicks and punches being thrown around. Plenty of cheer from the crowd ! Neal has started bleeding throught the nose but he is holding himself. Great spirit !
- Mar 05, 2023 09:58 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 2 of Geoff Neal vs Shavkat Rakhmonov welterweight bout underway !
More intensity from both fighters in the second round.Rakhmonov is using his height to good advantage. But Neal is throwing punches on Rakhmonov's face whenever he lets his guard down. Is it a boxing match or what ?
- Mar 05, 2023 09:54 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 1 of Geoff Neal vs Shavkat Rakhmonov over !
It seemed to be a tie between both fighters in round 1. Shavkat Rakhmonov really turned on the heat in the last few seconds. Close fight, i must say !
- Mar 05, 2023 09:52 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 1 of Geoff Neal vs Shavkat Rakhmonov underway !
Geoff Neal is facing off Shavkat Rakhmonov in round 1 now. Cautious approach intially from both fighters. It's Neal who looks to be dominating at the moment.
- Mar 05, 2023 09:43 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Two more matches to go before the main event !
- Mar 05, 2023 09:38 AM IST
UFC 285: Here is the score card for Mateusz Gamrot vs Jalin Turner match
- Mar 05, 2023 09:31 AM IST
UFC 285: Mateusz Gamrot wins by split decision !
It was long time coming! Mateusz Gamrot was dominant in the entire match and he has won the bout by split decision.
- Mar 05, 2023 09:28 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 3 of Mateusz Gamrot vs Jalin Turner is underway !
It's still Gamrot who seems to be having the upper hand. He has got Turner pushed into the wall of the cage. Both fighters are looking tired now. They are saving energy and throwing kicks and punches in between.
- Mar 05, 2023 09:26 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 3 of Mateusz Gamrot vs Jalin Turner is underway !
It's still Gamrot who seems to be having the upper hand. He has got Turner pushed into the wall of the cage. Both fighters are looking tired now. They are saving energy and throwing kicks and punches in between.
- Mar 05, 2023 09:17 AM IST
UFC 285: Round 1 of Mateusz Gamrot vs Jalin Turner is over
It was mostly Gamrot doing well in the first round. Turner needs to up his game, he is lagging behind currently.
- Mar 05, 2023 09:15 AM IST
UFC 285: Mateusz Gamrot vs Jalin Turner match is on now !
Mateusz Gamrot is locking horns with Jalin Turner in the octagon now. Gamrot had got Turner in a tangle near the walls of the cage. Gamrot has got Turner's legs tied on the floor now. He is looking great so far.
- Mar 05, 2023 09:02 AM IST
UFC 285: Victory on debut for Bo Nickal !
Bo Nickal has surpassed Jamie Pickett in the middleweight category. Pickett submitted in the first round, just 2.54 minutes in.
- Mar 05, 2023 08:54 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Check out this video of Jones' training !
- Mar 05, 2023 08:53 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Who has trained Jones for the high-voltage fight?
Jon Jones underwent training from heavyweight star Walt Harris. He has gained considerable weight for his heavyweight debut.
- Mar 05, 2023 08:48 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Tweet from Ciryl Gane
- Mar 05, 2023 08:35 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: All stats of the two stars!
- Mar 05, 2023 08:34 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Islam Makhachev picks Gane to win !
- Mar 05, 2023 08:13 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Message for Jones from NFL star Arthur Jones
- Mar 05, 2023 08:11 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Check out Jones' video of visiting the venue.
- Mar 05, 2023 08:09 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Head-to-Head stats of both superstars !
- Mar 05, 2023 08:07 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Check out the odds of the match here
- Mar 05, 2023 07:57 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Here is what Gane said one day ago!
- Mar 05, 2023 07:56 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Here is what Jones said one day ago !
- Mar 05, 2023 07:49 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Gane picks toughest fighter between Jones and Francis Ngannou
"The biggest challenge is going to be to manage this guy [Jones] because he's well-rounded, he has a lot of strengths... He's probably the biggest test I have in my life, for sure," said Gane.
[Bigger than the test against Francis Ngannou?] Yeah... He's a G.O.A.T., he's a legend... I want to beat this guy for this, to prove I can do it, and to prove I'm also the best guy on this planet... I want to surprise, I want to shock the world," he added.
- Mar 05, 2023 07:40 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: Uphill task for Ciryl Gane!
Ciryl Gane certainly faces a pretty tough challenge as Jon Jones is considered by many experts to be the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in all of MMA. The American fighter holds the UFC records for most title fight wins (14), most light heavyweight wins (20) and the longest light heavyweight win streak (13).
- Mar 05, 2023 07:31 AM IST
Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285: The high-voltage fight is here!
Welcome to the live coverage of Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane, UFC 285 main event. The much-awaited fight between the two superstars is here. Who will be crowned the heavyweight champion today?
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