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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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’
Exclusive interview: The former bantamweight champion has moved on from his losing streak and is ready to tackle a new division, starting at UFC 269
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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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