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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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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