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Follow live updates as Jon Jones fights Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285 tonight, after Valentina Shevchenko defends her flyweight belt against Alexa Grasso.
Atop a stacked card at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, former two-time light-heavyweight champion Jones returns after a three-year absence, finally moving up to heavyweight. Two months after Francis Ngannou relinquished the title, it is on the line as American Jones faces Frenchman Gane, who previously held the interim belt.
In the co-main event, Shevchenko looks to continue her dominant reign at flyweight as she defends the gold against Mexican Grasso, and there are more intriguing bouts before that.
Rising welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov looks to improve his perfect 16-0 record – which consists of eight KOs and eight submissions – as he faces Geoff Neal, and middleweight prospect Bo Nickal takes on Jamie Pickett. Furthermore, Mateusz Gamrot and Jalin Turner clash in a highly-anticipated lightweight bout, and former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt features, as do veteran Derek Brunson and promising Irishman Ian Machado Garry.
Follow live updates and results from the UFC 285 main card and prelims, below. The card will air live on BT Sport in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website also streaming the fights. In the US, ESPN+ will stream the action live, as will the UFC’s Fight Pass.
UFC 285: Jones vs Gane LIVE
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Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane (vacant heavyweight title)
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Grasso def. Shevchenko (C) via fourth-round submission (rear nake choke, 4:43)
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Rakhmonov def. Neal via third-round submission (rear naked choke, 4:17)
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Gamrot def. Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
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Nickal def. Pickett via first-round submission (arm-triangle choke, 2:54)
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Plus all prelim results as Garbrandt wins and Du Plessis beats Brunson
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These men look absolutely huge. HERE WE GO! MAIN EVENT UNDER WAY!
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Lots of boos for Gane, who is just the loveliest guy you’ll ever meet. Cheers for Jones.
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Jones weighed in for his heavyweight debut at 247.5lbs yesterday; Gane came in at 285lbs.
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Jones is about to enter the Octagon, but he’s being asked to take some tape off his toe – a toe that he’s injured before.
Not what you want, right before you enter the ring… but Jones seems okay about it.
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Jones has beaten (among others):
Daniel Cormier
Lyoto Machida
“Rampage” Jackson
“Shogun” Rua
Vitor Belfort
Rashad Evans
Glover Teixeira
Alexander Gustafsson
Chael Sonnen
Stephan Bonnar
Ryan Bader
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Gane is out first, to the sound of boos, before Jones makes his entrance.
Jones looks a little nervous, but this is a man who has never lost – in a sense.
At 26-1 (1 No Contest), “Bones”’ sole loss was a controversial disqualification.
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Gane is 11-1 in mixed martial arts, having suffered his first pro defeat last year when he was outpointed by Francis Ngannou. But Gane bounced back from that result, with which he failed to upgrade himself from interim champion to undisputed, with a stoppage of Tai Tuivasa in September.
At 32, the Frenchman is still new to the sport but has advanced very quickly, in part due to his slick striking and rare speed for his size.
Ngannou, an ex-teammate of Gane, left the UFC this January and relinquished the heavyweight title to set up tonight’s main event.
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What if Jones loses tonight, as he finally tries to become a two-weight champion?
Here’s our main-event preview:
What if Jon Jones loses at UFC 285?
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Jon Jones, now 35 and returning after three years away, became the youngest champion in UFC history at the age of 23 in 2011.
The American, seen by many as the best ever, is a former two-time light heavyweight title holder and has 14 title fight wins – the most ever in the UFC.
However, he was twice stripped of that belt – once after being arrested and once due to a positive drug test – and he was also stripped of the interim title due to a failed drug test.
His title defence against Alexander Gustafsson in 2018 was marred by another failed drug test, and he has had numerous run-ins with the law.
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Well, what a moment. And now it’s time for the main event: Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title…
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What a performance from Grasso. She had success on the feet, she started to defend more takedowns at the fight went on, and she jumped on Shevchenko’s back with such speed to secure the finish.
Shevchenko was in the hold for a while before tapping.
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Alexa Grasso def. Valentina Shevchenko (C) via fourth-round submission (rear nake choke, 4:43).
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We have a new flyweight champion!
Shevchenko’s first loss in six years…
Wowwwww.
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Shevchenko vs Grasso – Round 4
Shevchenko catches Grasso on the end of a couple of straight punches.
Grasso goes orthodox and attempts a double-leg takedown. She manages to drive the champion back to the fence.
Shevchenko pushes the Mexican back into the centre and lands a knee to the body.
Great timing from Shevchenko on her punches right now. But she tries a spinning back fist, and Grasso pounces on her back!!
She locks in a rear naked choke… and SHEVCHENKO TAPS! MY WORD!
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Shevchenko vs Grasso – Round 4
Both women stand southpaw. Not much being thrown right now.
They briefly clinch, and Shevchenko flicks out a body kick off the break.
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Shevchenko vs Grasso – Round 3
Shevchenko tries to work, but she’s stood up by referee Jason Herzog for a lack of activity.
Again Shevchenko goes for a takedown, and a scramble ensues. Grasso actually lands a couple of illegal kicks to the face (of a grounded opponent), before Shevchenko takes the back.
She can’t lock in a rear naked choke, and a scramble ends with Grasso trying for a guillotine in the final seconds.
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Shevchenko vs Grasso – Round 3
Shevchenko is sticking Grasso with jabs, and now a right hand gets through. Grasso does well to defend a telegraphed takedown attempt.
Now Shevchenko grazes Grasso with a head kick, though, before securing a takedown with more disguise this time.
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Shevchenko vs Grasso – Round 2
Grasso does well to wriggle free and stand, before catching Shevchenko with a one-two off the break!
Shevchenko stabs a kick into the gut of Grasso, who fires back with a clean cross!
But the champion again goes to the well for a takedown, and she’ll finish the round on top.
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Shevchenko vs Grasso – Round 2
Shevchenko’s nose is bloodied. She times a takedown well, though, and tries to get into Grasso’s guard.
She succeeds then moves into side control.
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Shevchenko vs Grasso – Round 1
Grasso connects HARD with a right hand! Shevchenko looks startled!
The champion gets back to kicking low. Now a teep kick to the body.
Shevchenko just about lands a spinning back fist, but Grasso responds well to take her down!
Shevchenko stands and trips Grasso, but the challenger takes the back on the buzzer…
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Shevchenko vs Grasso – Round 1
Grasso kicks low and blocks a cross from southpaw Shevchenko.
Now the champion kicks to the body. Swift low kick by Shevchenko.
“Valentina” is the chant inside the T-Mobile Arena. Shevchenko’s technique is impeccable, she’s so sharp and rapid with her striking.
Grasso just about gets through with a couple of right hands, though!
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Here we go! Five rounds scheduled, with the women’s flyweight title on the line.
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Meanwhile, 34-year-old Shevchenko (23-3) is going for an eighth straight successful title defence.
The Kyrgyzstani-Peruvian last fought in June, winning a controversial decision against Taila Santos, but she has otherwise been dominant atop this division.
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This fight marks a first title shot for Mexican Grasso (15-3).
The 29-year-old enters this bout on a four-fight win streak.
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It’s already time for the co-main event! Valentina Shevchenko defends the women’s flyweight title against Alexa Grasso.
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Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Geoff Neal via third-round submission (rear naked choke, 4:17).
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For what it’s worth…
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Neal vs Rakhmonov – Round 3
Rakhmonov lands clean on Neal and backs him up to the fence! He’s firing off elbows now! Neal’s face is bloodied.
Rakhmonov now takes the back, but Neal’s takedown defence has been terrific tonight.
Rakhmonov is able to get a rear naked choke while standing, though, and Neal taps late in the round!!
17-0! Seventeen finishes!
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Neal vs Rakhmonov – Round 3
Rakhmonov with a head kick from range then a knee to the body in close.
Rakhmonov just about connects with a spinning wheel kick, but then he’s wobbled by a combination of punches from Neal!!
The Kazakh comes back with straight shots before grappling Neal against the fence.
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Neal vs Rakhmonov – Round 2
Rakhmonov kicks to the body. He’s fighting very well, but he’s keeping his chin high and hands low, and he’s been tagged quite a few times.
Rakhmonov with a lovely uppercut in close, though, then an elbow as Neal retreats!
Neal with a solid flurry of hooks now, though!
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Neal vs Rakhmonov – Round 1
Neal punches out Rakhmonov’s mouthguard, and the pair continue to trade straight punches.
Referee Herb Dean doesn’t seem to have noticed at all. Rakhmonov hasn’t mentioned it either.
Rakhmonov lands a head kick! That has cut open Neal.
Commentator Joe Rogan shouts at Dean about the mouthguard, and the referee separates the fighters against the fence before finding the mouthguard.
The action resumes. Both fighters trade a number of clean punches late in the round!
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Neal vs Rakhmonov – Round 1
Rakhmonov fires off a head kick early. Neal clinches the Kazakh and drives him to the fence.
The pair take turns reversing the position before moving back into space. Neal lands a clean right cross.
Now Neal gets through with two left crosses from southpaw, but his opponent comes back with clean right hooks.
Rakhmonov with a nice knee in the clinch.
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Neal, ranked seventh, missed weight by four pounds yesterday.
Rakhmonov comes into this one ranked ninth.
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Meanwhile, Neal is 15-4.
The American, 32, was on a seven-fight win streak until he lost to Stephen Thompson and Neil Magny on points in 2020 and 2021 respectively.
He has since bounced back with two straight wins, however, outpointing Santiago Ponzinibbio before knocking out Vicente Luque in August.
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Kazakhstan’s Rakhmonov is 16-0 with eight knockouts and eight submissions. The 28-year-old is seen as a potential future champion in the UFC, similar in some senses to Khamzat Chimaev.
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This next fight should be fun, too.
It’s Geoff Neal vs Shavkat Rakhmonov at welterweight.
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Mateusz Gamrot def. Jalin Turner via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27).
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Gamrot vs Turner – Round 3
The referee separates the lightweights after a slower period of grappling against the fence. Gamrot glances at the clock.
Turner tags him with a left hand! Again Gamrot tries for a takedown, but Turner denies him. This time Gamrot goes for a single-leg, which turns into a double-leg as Turner jumps for a knee.
Eventually Gamrot gets Turner down, and the Pole will end the fight on top! That could be a decisive round in his favour.
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03:55 , Alex Pattle
Gamrot vs Turner – Round 3
Turner’s corner tells him that he’s down two rounds. Both rounds have been so close, though. Indy Sport gave Turner the first and Gamrot the second.
Gamrot lands a clean left cross. He shoots for a double-leg takedown and just about succeeds! Again Turner shuffles back to the fence.
Turner is able to stand once again. He’s dragged back down straight away, but he does well to stand once more.
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Gamrot vs Turner – Round 2
Gamrot catches a kick and secures a single-leg takedown! He’s straight into half-guard and has Turner in a crucifix position for a few seconds, firing off short punches.
Gamrot gets the position back and launches another series of punches.
That makes the round much harder to score. Round 1 was close, too.
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Gamrot vs Turner – Round 2
Both men trade leg kicks early on. Turner drops Gamrot again with a left hand!!
Gamrot stands and eats a teep kick to the body but fires back with a right hand! Now Turner lands a right of his own, and Gamrot shoots for a double-leg takedown.
Turner stuffs it and lands a body kick. Gamrot is wobbly still.
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Gamrot vs Turner – Round 1
Turner does well to stand against the fence then times a clean strike off the break!
Now he drops Gamrot with a left hand! The Pole scrambles, and Turner tries to control Gamrot from an awkward position.
Gamrot slips free and gets into half-guard, however. Again, though, Turner is able to get to the fence and stand.
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Gamrot vs Turner – Round 1
Turner, standing southpaw, is so tall at 6ft 3in; Gamrot, 5ft 10in, now goes southpaw as well.
A few leg kicks land for Gamrot early on. Still Turner presses forward.
Gamrot catches him with a single-leg takedown, and Turner looks to scoot his way back to the fence.
Turner’s shorts are actually coming down a bit, which is far from convenient for his movement!
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Turner is 13-5 as a pro; Gamrot is 21-2 (1 No Contest).
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American Turner is on a five-fight win streak with finishes in all of those bouts (three submissions; two KOs/TKOs), while Poland’s Gamrot is looking to bounce back from a points loss to Beneil Dariush – just the second defeat of his pro career.
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Next: Mateusz Gamrot and Jalin Turner clash at lightweight!
No 7 Gamrot replaces the injured Dan Hooker to face 10th-ranked Turner.
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Bo Nickal def. Jamie Pickett via first-round submission (arm-triangle choke, 2:54).
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Nickal is now 4-0 with four first-round finishes, after a 2-0 amateur career with two first-round finishes.
The hype is indeed justified.
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Nickal vs Pickett – Round 1
And there’s the tap! As many expected!
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Nickal vs Pickett – Round 1
Nickal takes down Pickett early, tries for a guillotine but can’t get it, then transitions to a rear naked choke…
Again he can’t quite lock it in, so he attempts an arm-triangle… Pickett tries to hang in there…
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Pickett is out first, looking nice and relaxed for this middleweight bout.
Now here comes Nickal, one of the best wrestlers in the US.
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The main card begins with wrestling specialist Bo Nickal making his full UFC debut, after he previously competed on Dana White’s Contender Series.
The American is just 3-0 as a pro but is already highly touted as a potential future champion, with all of his fights having ended in the first round.
His two amateur fights went the same way, too. In fact, his total ring time is 5:25 across his pro and amateur bouts.
Nickal, 27, who has secured two knockouts and three submissions since his amateur debut, faces Jamie Pickett here.
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The main card is upon us! If you’re just joining us, here are all tonight’s results so far:
Prelims
Cody Garbrandt def. Trevin Jones via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Dricus Du Plessis def. Derek Brunson via second-round TKO (towel thrown in, 4:59)
Amanda Ribas def. Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Marc-Andre Barriault def. Julian Marquez via second-round TKO (strikes, 4:12)
Early prelims
Ian Machado Garry def. Song Kenan via third-round TKO (strikes, 4:22)
Cameron Saaiman def. Leomana Martinez via majority decision (29-26, 28-27, 28-28)
Tabatha Ricci def. Jessica Penne via second-round submission (armbar, 2:14)
Farid Basharat def. Da’Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Loik Radzhabov def. Esteban Ribovics via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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Cody Garbrandt def. Trevin Jones via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
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Garbrandt vs Jones – Round 3
Still Jones comes forward. Garbrandt circles away continuously.
More boos from the crowd. Garbrandt rolls under an overhand from Jones, but the next one connects and stings the former champion!
Now Jones gets a takedown. He ends the round on top, and he’ll likely take this frame, but it won’t be enough for the win.
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Garbrandt vs Jones – Round 3
Jones’ corner tells him that he shouldn’t have tried for the takedown. His coach says Jones is down two rounds and needs a finish. Not wrong.
Garbrant ducks under a head kick. Jones comes forward, but the crowd boos due to a lack of output from both fighters.
Jones has landed just eight strikes so far, which is pretty remarkable.
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Garbrandt vs Jones – Round 2
Garbrandt takes the back now, and he looks to lock in a rear naked choke against the fence.
Jones stands, but he eats a knee to the head off the break. Jones pressures Garbrandt then feints an overhand, before trying for a takedown against the cage wall.
The buzzer sounds.
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Garbrandt vs Jones – Round 2
Garbrandt with a well-timed double-leg takedown! Jones stands, but that’s another thing for him to think about.
Jones backs up Garbrandt, who circles away. The crowd boos a little due to a period of inactivity.
Another great takedown from Garbrandt, who picks up and slams down Jones!
Jones catches himin a guillotine, though, and it briefly looks to be in tight… but Garbrandt slips free!
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Garbrandt vs Jones – Round 1
Garbrandt shows off some creative footwork, having a little fun by briefly taunting Jones.
Good patience and variety from Garbrandt so far. Another hard body kick from the former champ.
Jones just about blocks a heavy right cross from “No Love”. Now Garbrandt misses with a wild overhand.
More dancing from Garbrandt just before the buzzer.
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Garbrandt vs Jones – Round 1
Nice body kick from Garbrandt early, then another. Jones is standing southpaw.
A unique, drop-down leg kick by Garbrandt, before he throws another hard body kick.
Garbrandt blocks a head kick then throws a heavy hook, which Jones blocks.
Garbrandt with a harsh cross to the body.
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Garbrandt’s loss to Kara-France marked an ill-fated move to flyweight for the American (12-5), but he’s back at 135lbs here.
Thirty-two-year-old Jones, a year older than Garbrandt, has a professional record of 13-9 (1 No Contest). So, he definitely marks a step down in opposition for Garbrandt.
Let’s see if that’s enough to see Garbrandt get back to winning ways…
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Since winning the title in late 2016, Garbrandt is 1-5 with four knockout losses.
It’s been a surprising, stunning fall for the former champion.
Check out our exclusive interview with the American ahead of his last fight, a stoppage loss to Kai Kara-France, in December 2021:
Cody Garbrandt: ‘I went through 1,200 days of pain, and I’d do it again’
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The final prelim fight sees former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt face Trevin Jones.
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Dricus Du Plessis def. Derek Brunson via second-round TKO (towel thrown in, 4:59).
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Brunson vs Du Plessis – Round 2
Brunson tries to catch a low kick and drive Du Plessis to the mat, but the South African is able to stay on his feet.
Brunson glances at the clock. Another hard low kick by Du Plessis.
Both men land clean punches in a scrappy exchange, then Du Plessis surprisingly manages to take down Brunson!
Brunson stands quicky then eats a brutal straight punch, then another, and another!
He’s wobbling… and finally goes down! Heavy elbows from Du Plessis in full guard!
Brunson barely makes it to the buzzer, absorbing two immense shots just before it sounds… but the towel comes in!!!
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Brunson vs Du Plessis – Round 2
Du Plessis with a hard low kick. He blocks a front kick to the body.
Both men throw left hooks as Brunson blitzes forward. More front kicks by Brunson, these ones landing.
Both men stand southpaw. A left hand troubles Brunson, then a body kick hurts him.
Du Plessis lands another clean punch that staggers Brunson! He still hasn’t fully recovered, and he keeps getting caught.
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Brunson vs Du Plessis – Round 1
Both men try leg locks simultaneously! Brunson stays calm, slips his leg free and then circles around Du Plessis to take the back!
Both men soon stand, though, and Brunson catches the South African with a left hand as Du Plessis looks to move away.
He tags Du Plessis hard and chases him to the mat! Brunson again takes the back, this time trying for a rear naked choke, but Du Plessis doesn’t panic.
He is able to escape, stand, and land a clean elbow off the break as the round ends.
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Brunson vs Du Plessis – Round 1
Brunson catches a kick early and drives Du Plessis to the mat. Brunson tries to isolate the South African’s arm for an Americana, but Du Plessis fights out of it.
As he stands, Brunson tries for a guillotine, but again Du Plessis escapes. Now he’s in the American’s full guard, throwing elbows.
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Here we go! The fact that this fight is on the prelims – and not even the prelim headliner – speaks to how stacked this card is.
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Three different scorecards: One judge gave Ribas all three rounds 10-9; another gave Ribas all three rounds, including a 10-8 in Round 2; and the third gave Ribas two rounds, including the 10-8.
Next up, middleweight veteran Derek Brunson faces rising contender Dricus Du Plessis!
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Amanda Ribas def. Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-27).
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Araujo vs Ribas – Round 3
Ribas catches a kick and drives back Araujo, before tripping her neatly!
Araujo reacts well, though, and looks to lock in an armbar! She’s struggling to extend Ribas’ arm….
And Ribas gets it free, before firing off punches in full guard!
Ribas ends the fight on top. She’s surely down enough for the come-from-behind win.
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Araujo vs Ribas – Round 3
Between rounds, Araujo’s corner tells her: “Vivi, we need to knock her out.” The last round might well have been a 10-8 for Ribas, although Araujo probably won the first round 10-9. So, if Araujo wins this round 10-9, we’re looking at a draw.
Araujo buries a left hook into Ribas’ ribcage. Ribas with a spinning back kick to the body.
Now Ribas lands a clean right cross, the shot that first dropped her compatriot in Round 2.
Ribas lands a high kick then a right straight. Another spinning back kick.
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Araujo vs Ribas – Round 2
Ribas pours on punches in half-guard, while intermittently looking to advance an arm-triangle choke attempt.
Araujo creates a bit of space and turns away, but that allows Ribas to take the back.
Araujo punches over her shoulder to try to slow down Ribas, who has been dominant in this round.
The buzzer sounds.
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Araujo vs Ribas – Round 2
Almost out of nowhere at the start of this round, Ribas drops Araujo with a straight punch as her fellow Brazilian comes forward!
Araujo springs to her feet but is soon put down again – she never fully regained her senses!
Ribas gets straight into half-guard, but she might have been better off allowing Araujo to stand…
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01:49 , Alex Pattle
Araujo vs Ribas – Round 1
Ribas transitions into side control, before Araujo is able to scramble again and stand.
A left hand rocks back Araujo’s head. Both women are switching stances.
A clean right cross stings Ribas, then another. Ribas’ eyes are wide open, she looks almost startled.
More success for Ribas on the feet as the round comes to an end.
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Araujo vs Ribas – Round 1
The women trade low kicks early on, both standing southpaw.
Araujo jumps for a guillotine choke already, and it briefly looks to be in tight as she drags Ribas to the canvas… until Ribas slips out!
She’s now in full guard on the mat, but Araujo scrambles and Ribas finds herself in side control.
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After a bit of a delay, Araujo vs Ribas is about to get under way.
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Next up: Viviane Araujo vs Amanda Ribas (women’s flyweight).
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Marc-Andre Barriault def. Julian Marquez via second-round TKO (strikes, 4:12).
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Marquez vs Barriault – Round 2
Barriault sustains the pressure with a barrage of punches, as Marquez shells up against the fence…
And after a long assault, the referee steps in! Barriault gets the TKO!
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Marquez vs Barriault – Round 2
Both middleweights trade right hands simultaneously. Marquez with a solid left hook off the break of a clinch.
Marquez blocks a front kick but immediately eats a jab. Now Barriault lands a short right cross, and he backs up his opponent.
The pair clinch against the fence, where Barriault digs body hooks into the body.
The fighters separate and trade wild shots! Marquez is tiring! Barriault backs him up to the fence again and blasts him with uppercuts, one of which knocks out Marquez’s mouthguard!
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Marquez vs Barriault – Round 1
More pressure from Marquez, who finds success with a couple of right overhands.
Barriault looks to fire back with shorter counter shots. Marquez blocks a head kick, but a one-two gets through.
Some scrappy exchanges ensue, with both men landing in the clinch. Barriault’s face is visibly reddened as the round comes to an end.
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Marquez vs Barriault – Round 1
Marquez presses forward early on, landing a jab and a right hand. Now he kicks low.
Barriault’s guard is holding up so far, and he blocks a right overhand now. Marquez appears to sneak through an uppercut in close, though.
Barriault grazes Marquez with a left hook as his opponent lands a body kick.
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Julian Marquez vs Marc-Andre Barriault is up first at middleweight!
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The prelims are about to get under way, after Jake Gyllenhaal just took to the Octagon to film a fight scene for the upcoming Road House remake, in which Conor McGregor will have a role.
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Ian Machado Garry def. Song Kenan via third-round TKO (4:22)
Cameron Saaiman def. Leomana Martinez via majority decision (29-26, 28-27, 28-28)
Tabatha Ricci def. Jessica Penne via second-round submission (armbar, 2:14)
Farid Basharat def. Da’Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Loik Radzhabov def. Esteban Ribovics via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of UFC 285!
The early prelims have just concluded, so before we get going with live updates from the regular prelims, let’s recap the results so far tonight…
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Jon Jones weighed in for his heavyweight debut at 247.5lbs yesterday, while opponent Ciryl Gane came in at 248lbs.
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Here’s all you need to know:
How to watch Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 online and on TV tonight
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This year marks 30 years of the UFC.
Check out our exclusive interview with the champion of UFC 1, Royce Gracie, on the night MMA was born:
UFC’s first ever champion Royce Gracie on the night MMA was born
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Who has the hardest job in the UFC?
You could argue that there are just shy of 600 correct answers to that question, with the name of any fighter who steps foot in the Octagon a valid response. Jon Anik, Megan Olivi and Brendan Fitzgerald wouldn’t dare to dispute that notion, but the truth is that all three of them – as part of the UFC’s wider broadcast team – are subject to a similar level of scrutiny and pressure to their colleagues on the other side of the Octagon fence.
Play-by-play commentators Anik and Fitzgerald provide vital layers to the soundtrack of the in-ring action on their respective nights on the job, their contributions for the viewers at home filling the space between the noise of the crowd and the sound of shins colliding. Olivi, meanwhile, is a reporter and host whose face is as familiar on UFC broadcasts as Anik and Fitzgerald’s voices are. She is the go-to go-between in the connection of fans and fighters, tasked with asking UFC’s roster members questions whether they are radiating in the glow of triumph or dwelling in the mire of defeat. She is also married to UFC flyweight contender Joseph Benavidez, so knows what goes through a fighter’s mind on fight week as well as anyone.
All four spend a significant amount of their time in front of cameras with microphones in hand, enlightening fans on what is unfolding in the cage. They also take great pride in exploring who it really is that is on the end – either end – of a hurtling first or elbow for the entertainment of thousands in arenas and on couches.
Below, however, Anik, Olivi and Fitzgerald allow The Independent to shed some light on who they really are, and on what they do to bring UFC broadcasts to life every weekend.
UFC’s commentary team on what it’s like to have the best seat in the house
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Take a look at The Independent’s pound-for-pound UFC rankings.
Where will Jon Jones sit in this list if he wins tonight?
And should Gane enter our rankings if he beats Jones?
The Independent’s pound-for-pound UFC rankings
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The early prelims will begin at 11.15pm GMT (3.15pm PT, 5.15pm CT, 6.15pm ET), with the prelims following at 1am GMT (5pm PT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET tonight).
The main card is then scheduled for 3am GMT (7pm PT, 9pm CT, 10pm ET tonight).
The Independent will provide live updates from the prelims at 1am GMT through to the very end of UFC 285, and we will recap the early prelim results once our live coverage begins.
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“Jon Jones does not know what it’s like to lose – not in the Octagon, and not outside of it.
“It may seem a strange thing to say about a man has one loss on his record, who has twice lost a UFC title, and who has repeatedly lost control to the point of being arrested several times, and yet the point stands.
“Jones’ sole loss in mixed martial arts came courtesy of a controversial disqualification for the use of illegal elbows. His two title losses saw the light-heavyweight belt taken from him not by an opponent but by the UFC, due to an arrest and a failed drug test respectively. And any time the 35-year-old has found himself in handcuffs and a jail cell, it has not been long before he has traded them for 4oz gloves and a gym.”
Read our UFC 285 main-event preview in full:
What if Jon Jones loses at UFC 285?
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