Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane LIVE: Stream, latest updates and UFC 285 results
Re-live updates from the main event, plus Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso and more
Jon Jones submitted Ciryl Gane in the first round to win the vacant heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 285.
Jones had not fought in three years, but the former two-time light-heavyweight champion showed very few signs of ring rust, as he took down Gane early and forced the Frenchman to tap out to a guillotine choke.
Jones, 35, is seen by many as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, though the American’s career has also been marred by numerous failed drug tests and run-ins with the law. He once again proved his talents here, however, requiring just two minutes to beat former interim champion Gane, 32, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
In the co-main event, Alexa Grasso stunned Valentina Shevchenko with a fourth-round submission to win the women’s flyweight belt and hand her opponent a first loss in six years. With that result, Grasso became the first female Mexican champion in UFC history. She also became the third active Mexican champion, with Brandon Moreno currently holding the men’s flyweight belt and Yair Rodriguez serving as interim men’s featherweight champion.
Re-live updates and results from the UFC 285 main card and prelims, below. The card aired live on BT Sport in the UK, with the broadcaster’s app and website also streaming the fights. In the US, ESPN+ streamed the action live, as did the UFC’s Fight Pass.
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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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