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Ranking UFC 285 fights: What's the No. 1 reason Jones vs. Gane is a can't-miss? – ESPN – ESPN
From starting in the UFC at age 21 to becoming the youngest champion at age 23, revisit all of the best moments for Jon Jones in the Octagon. (1:26)
Jon Jones returns this weekend.
Allow me to repeat that with appropriate emphasis and enthusiasm: Jon Jones! Returns! This weekend!
I had to resist the urge to go all caps there, because this is BIG. Jones will be fighting for the first time in over three years when he steps into the Octagon for the main event of UFC 285 on Saturday night in Las Vegas (ESPN+ PPV, 10 p.m ET).
Jones’ meeting with Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight championship is not just the biggest fight on this weekend’s pay-per-view card at T-Mobile Arena, it’s the biggest fight the sport has seen in years. This is the return of the consensus GOAT of MMA, and he’s not simply coming back to reclaim what he left behind. The seemingly forever light heavyweight champ is stepping into a new domain, making his debut in the world of the big boys.
The importance of Jones being back in the cage is obvious to longtime mixed martial arts fans, but for those who weren’t yet following the sport way back in the pre-pandemic days of February 2020, when “Jonny Bones” last competed, here’s a primer:
Heavyweight contenders Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane will face off for the vacant UFC heavyweight title.
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UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane
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Jones won the UFC light heavyweight title in March 2011 at age 23 by stopping Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, becoming the youngest champion in the fight company’s history. He then proceeded to mow down a procession of ex-champions and future Hall of Famers while standing head and shoulders above the crowd at 205 pounds. Jones built and fortified an ironclad case for recognition as the greatest fighter in the history of MMA.
Among a long list of superlatives, Jones owns the UFC record for most title fight wins, with 14. They came during an unbeaten run through three reigns with the belt — an incongruity that brings us to the grim side of the Jones story.
Jones never lost his championship inside the cage but was stripped of it for bad behavior three times, making him the only fighter ever to have a title taken away by the UFC more than once. He has served three suspensions for doping violations, plus one in connection with an arrest following a hit-and-run accident that injured a pregnant woman. Jones has been arrested several other times, including on a domestic violence charge and twice for suspicion of driving under the influence.
So yes, Jones’ career path has been a twisty road covering a dizzying route of thrills and spinouts. But one thing about that career is undeniable: When Jones has made it into the cage to fight, he has been sublime. Mostly. His past couple of defenses at 205 pounds were not as domineering as we’d become used to, and that adds a layer of intrigue to his return. Did Jones struggle a bit because the game has caught up with him? Or, after nearly a dozen title defenses, was he just getting bored? This weekend might answer that. As Jones turns the page to a new, weightier chapter, can he resume his command of the game?
Jones’ heavyweight quest is the story of the weekend, but it’s not the only story. His fight is not even the only title bout at UFC 285, as Valentina Shevchenko defends her flyweight championship against Alexa Grasso in the co-main event. And there are other potential highlights sprinkled throughout the night.
Here’s a ranking of the most essential fights to watch.
Having already laid out why Jones’ return is a must-see event, it’s now time to note that this fight isn’t Jones vs. Just Some Guy. Gane is as good as it gets in the heavyweight division right now. He has knocked out Tai Tuivasa, Derrick Lewis and Junior dos Santos, and in the only loss of his career, Gane gave Francis Ngannou problems. He has the size (6-foot-4, 247 pounds) and elite striking skills to control this fight, even finish it. However, Gane was taken down and controlled on the canvas four times in last year’s fight with Ngannou, who is nowhere near the wrestler Jones is. That could be a pivotal factor.
Shevchenko will be making the eighth defense of her 125-pound title. That’s twice as many defenses as any other current UFC champion. Shevchenko has been queen of the flyweights since 2018, and it has been over a decade since she has lost to anyone other than women’s GOAT Amanda Nunes, the champ at 135 and 145. Can Grasso put a dent in that supremacy? She’s from Mexico, and two of her countrymen, Brandon Moreno and Yair Rodriguez, recently won UFC belts. Grasso has an opportunity to help usher in a fresh new era of Mexican champions.
Shavkat Rakhmonov makes quick work of Carlston Harris with an impressive spinning wheel kick at UFC Fight Night.
Rakhmonov is 16-0 with finishes in every one of his fights — a perfectly balanced blend of eight knockouts and eight submissions. He is No. 10 in ESPN’s welterweight rankings, putting him one spot behind Neal, who has won two in a row, most recently handing the tough Vicente Luque the first knockout of his career last August. This fight should be fiery.
Bo Nickal pulls off the submission win over Donovan Beard in just 52 seconds in the first round.
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Hype-loving fans might be looking forward to this middleweight fight as much as the title bouts. Nickal, a three-time NCAA Division I national champion out of wrestling powerhouse Penn State, is as puffed up a prospect as the UFC has seen in years. His Octagon debut will tell us a little about him: how he handles the bright lights and how he holds up against UFC-level competition. But this is just a baby step for Nickal. If he gets past Pickett, the tests will only get more challenging.
Flyweight has been the fiefdom of the champion in the co-main for so long that it has become difficult to generate support for anyone challenging Shevchenko for the title. But in recent months we’ve seen great champs from Kamaru Usman to Israel Adesanya take a fall, so that gives hope to the rest of the 125-pound division. Erin Blanchfield made a bold statement last weekend by beating Jessica Andrade, and now it’s time for either Araujo or Ribas to shine.
Cody Garbrandt is a former UFC men’s bantamweight champion. But he has not fought since 2021 and, even when active, has lost five of his past six bouts, with all but one of those defeats coming by knockout. It has been a brutal fall to witness. Can Garbrandt remain standing against Trevin Jones, a loser in his past three fights? Or must we cover our eyes again?
Is Derek Brunson in, or is he out? After he was knocked out by Jared Cannonier a year ago to end a five-fight winning streak, Brunson wrote on social media that he planned to fight just once more, then retire. However, in December the middleweight tweeted out a plan for “4 fights in 2023.” Brunson had better decide on his level of commitment before stepping into the cage with Dricus du Plessis, winner of six in a row, including five finishes.
ESPN+ PPV, 10 p.m. ET
Heavyweight championship: Ciryl Gane vs. Jon Jones
Women’s flyweight championship: Valentina Shevchenko (c) vs. Alexa Grasso
Welterweight: Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Geoff Neal
Lightweight: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Jalin Turner
Middleweight: Bo Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett
ESPN/ESPNews/ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET
Men’s bantamweight: Cody Garbrandt vs. Trevin Jones
Middleweight: Derek Brunson vs. Dricus du Plessis
Women’s flyweight: Viviane Araujo vs. Amanda Ribas
Middleweight: Julian Marquez vs. Marc-Andre Barriault
ESPN+, 5:30 p.m. ET
Welterweight: Ian Garry vs. Song Kenan
Men’s bantamweight: Mana Martinez vs. Cameron Saaiman
Strawweight: Jessica Penne vs. Tabatha Ricci
Men’s bantamweight: Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Farid Basharat
Lightweight: Kamuela Kirk vs. Esteban Ribovics
(c) = defending champion
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Paddy Pimblett doesn’t expect to be ranked after beating Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 — so he’ll settle for Bobby… – MMA Mania
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Tony Ferguson is not ranked in the Top 15 at 155 pounds.
That’s why Paddy Pimblett doesn’t expect to earn a spot on the lightweight ladder with a victory over the former interim champion when they collide at the upcoming UFC 296 pay-per-view (PPV) event, locked and loaded for Sat., Dec. 16, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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“I’ll be honest, I don’t see myself being put in the Top 15 after a win against Tony,” Pimblett told The Energized Show (transcribed by MMA News). “Bobby Green didn’t, and Bobby Green fought — beat him before I did, you know what I mean? So, I can see me fighting someone like that: Bobby Green, Grant Dawson, you know what I mean? Someone like that to get in the rankings.”
Pimblett and Green have a score to settle after this “fathead” incident at UFC San Diego.
“I mean, that’s what I can see after I beat Tony,” Pimblett continued. “Like, especially if the big fella Conor’s [McGregor] coming back in UFC 300, lad. The missus will be due a couple of weeks after that. So, it’d be nice to get another, another fight in, get another payday in before the twins are due.”
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The promotion is currently working on its lineup for the blockbuster UFC 300 card in April, which may be headlined by former two-division champion Conor McGregor. Pimblett vs. Green would be a strong addition, assuming “King” prevails this weekend at UFC Austin.
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In a grudge match, undefeated WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision over José Benavídez Jr. (28-3-1, 19 KOs) in a non-title WBC special event on Saturday night’s Benavidez-Andrade card at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Returning after nearly 2 1/2 years, Charlo was stronger than the aggressive Benavidez and won most of the rounds. Benavidez was wobbled in the tenth. Scores were 98-92, 99-91, 100-90.
Give props. He fought well. He knows how to fight.
Charlo did a good job moving, countering, and even leading in many rounds of the fight. Yes, he did well. However, I question if he can even stop Canelo who is much stronger than Benavidez Jr. Charlo will need to beat Canelo on points should they fight. I dont see a KO for Charlo against Canelo.
lol Canelo has never been knocked down let alone knocked out. Charbum absolutely has no chance of even hurting him. Charbum will be the one getting laid out if they fight.
Please nobody wants to see Charlo vs Canelo. The only fight for Canelo is Benavidez.
Benavidez vs Bivol is what we really want to see
Charlo very dominant, Jose put a valiant effort, but lacks fundamental
He should be ashamed he could not ko Benavides
Boxing should not let this fights go on
In the weigh in looks like over weight boxer is not a problem
But this like putting one live on risk
Charlo was too strong for Benavides
Can’t say I’d be too proud beating a guy two weight classes below me. And he couldn’t stop him? The commentators kept saying solid performance by Charlo and i get it .. he was out 40 months. But still, this was a super middle weight fighting a blown up welterweight. I guess that’s what Benavidez gets for all the pre fight talk. I pick Plant and Morrell over Charlo.
Not to bad after almost three years without fighting but nowhere close to challenge any one of the big names at Super Middle. Plant, Mibilli, Morrel and Benavidez would smoke him.
This fight did not settle in my gut correctly because Charlo missed weight. Under such weight related circumstances, Benavidez hung in there with a solid chin. Charlo’s punches were creative, and his jabs were mean.
Agree E man …Charlo had some good moments….but clearly that finisher that beast we are use to seeing .,.not there… hopefully it is rust…but …Charlo struggling with something else…can clearly see it…I hope that Charlo is “ok” outside the ring…
Yep, how good would charlo have been if he had of sweated off the extra 3-4 pounds and actually made weight ? Possibly a more even playing field for the smaller Benevidez Jr……
Hopefully charlo fights plant next
Not bad for charlo.good fight to get the rust out! Benavidez was talk,talk bullishht and no pop in his punches! Great sportsmanship on charlo at the post fight interview. Bobo gettn’ KO by benavidez next fight! Its a total mismatch, bobo too weak for the hard punching destroyer in benavidez! Bobo’s promoters don’t realize the danger they put him for picking this fight. Benavidez by brutal KO of the year on the 8th or a “no-mas” call out!
Dominated a welter weight (blown up). He got rounds in and maintained composure surprisingly.
I’m at the fight and there are no ring girls! WTF!!!
Benavidez about to stop Boo-boo. One more round
Done.
It was expected! A bobo blow out! Benavidez is in onother level, and not the bums bobo is used to fight and strugled with when he was champion! The most “avoided” title just was too big for bobo!
I don’t think it was right that Charlo be allowed to come in so heavy in violation of the contractual catch weight limit of 163. He likely was close to 170 when he stepped into the ring, more than 7-8 lbs heavier than Benavidez. He enjoyed a height advantage too. Totally unfair. Credit to Jose for putting up a valiant effort. Charlo couldn’t knock him out either. I personally am not very impressed with Charlo. He wants the big money that fighting Canelo or David Benavidez would bring, but it’s obvious that he would be no match for either. His more immediate goal should be to fight Plant, so he can save face and exact revenge for Plant slapping him. This is the reason that Plant slapped him too, to force him to choose Plant as an opponent with the title on the line.
Jose Benavides was out boxed. He did show he has a decent chin. Charlo didn’t have enough punching power to stop Benavides. Charlo will not beat Alvarez.
Just wanted to note….Charlo …I am praying for you….you are a man before a fighter…In your corner in “life”….hang in there champ…
Charlo is done at top level. I think Plant beats him at 168 and benavidez would knock him out as quick as he did Andrade. If he has to fight Adames at the middleweight limit, then he loses that too.
Way to go Charlo!
ok, lets just hope that we dont now have
canelo-charlo. if so, another hard pass for me
Surprised he couldn’t KO him. Jose Jr, a career Welterweight comes in at a catch weight of 163. Meanwhile Charlo, a natural Middleweight comes in 3.4# over at 166.4. So you had an overweight out of shape Welterweight fighting a Super Middleweight.
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