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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Well, what a moment. And now it’s time for the main event: Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title...
UFC 285 LIVE
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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