UFC 285: Live Results and Highlights

UFC 285 is not just a must-see event for MMA fans, but also for sports enthusiasts looking for thrilling competition and high-stakes matchups. Jon Jones, widely regarded as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, makes his long-awaited return to the octagon, this time in the heavyweight division, to face the formidable French striker, Ciryl Gane. In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko, one of the most dominant champions in UFC history, puts her flyweight title on the line against the skilled Mexican boxer Alexa Grasso. With a stacked lineup of elite fighters and up-and-comers, UFC 285 promises to be an unforgettable night of intense action and unforgettable moments. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the sport, this is an event you won’t want to miss. See here for all UFC 285: Live results and highlights.

UFC 285: Live Results and Highlights

Main Card

Heavyweight title – Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane

Result: Jon Jones def. Ciryl Gane via SUB (Round 1, 2:04)

Highlights

HE REALLY DID MAKE IT LOOK EASY! 😱

JON JONES IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. 🐐 #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/N0jcQyTfky

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 5, 2023

Women’s flyweight title – Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso

Result: Alexa Grasso def. Valentina Shevchenko via SUB (Round 4, 4:34)

Highlights

DO YOU BELIEVE IT! ALEXA GRASSO HAS TAPPED OUT VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO!

🇲🇽🏆 @AlexaGrasso HAS GOT ANOTHER ONE FOR MEXICO! #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/K9IlQA7yEa

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 5, 2023

Welterweight – Geoff Neal vs Shavkat Rakhmonov

Result: Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Geoff Neal via SUB (Round 3, 4:17)

Highlights

SHAVKAT TAPPED HIM LATE IN THE THIRD!!! 🤯#UFC285 pic.twitter.com/5g8uUUg8zI

— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) March 5, 2023

Lightweight – Mateusz Gamrot vs Jalin Turner

Result: Mateusz Gamrot def. Jalin Turner via SD

Highlights

Middleweight – Bo Nickal vs Jamie Pickett

Result: Bo Nickal def. Jamie Pickett via SUB (Round 1, 2:54)

Highlights

THE BO SHOW IS 4-0! 😤@NoBickal makes good on the hype with ANOTHER first round submission! #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/tIAt65pfLH

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 5, 2023

Prelims

Bantamweight – Cody Garbrandt vs Trevin Jones

Results: Cody Garbrandt def. Trevin Jones via UD

Highlights

Middleweight – Derek Brunson vs Dricus Du Plessis

Results: Dricus Du Plessis def. Derek Brunson via TKO (Round 2, 4:59)

Highlights

The towel comes in! ❌

🇿🇦 @DricusDuPlessis gets the finish right before the horn as the Brunson corner had seen enough! #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/4SQOh2PdZG

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 5, 2023

Flyweight – Viviane Araujo vs Amanda Ribas

Results: Amanda Ribas def. Viviane Arajuo via UD

Highlights

Middleweight – Julian Marquez vs Marc-Andre Barriault

Results: Marc-Andre Barriault def. Julian Marquez via TKO (Round 2, 4:12)

Highlights

POWERBAR NEVER HIT EMPTY! 🔋

🇨🇦 @PowerBarriault's cardio proves to be king as he relentlessly puts it onto Marquez for the finish! #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/KorOWssstM

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 5, 2023

Early Prelims

Welterweight – Ian Garry vs Kenan Song

Results: Ian Garry def. Kenan Song via TKO (Round 3, 4:22)

Highlights

THE FUTURE GOES 11-0 WITH THE KO!

🇮🇪 @IanGarryMMA is an absolute PHENOM! #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/EOghMM7udQ

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 5, 2023

LEFT HOOK DROPS GARRY! 😳 #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/u9DA0pR21c

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 5, 2023

Bantamweight – Mana Martinez vs Cameron Saaiman

Results: Cameron Saaiman def. Mana Martinez via MD

Highlights

Strawweight – Jessica Penne vs Tabatha Ricci

Results: Tabitha Ricci def. Jessica Penne via SUB (Armbar), 2:14

Highlights

Baby Shark takes an arm!

🇧🇷🦈 @TabathaRicci with a slick transition to slide straight into the successful armbar! #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/fHL04BBAgE

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 4, 2023

Bantamweight – Da’Mon Blackshear vs Farid Basharat

Results: Farid Basharat def. Da’Mon Blackshear via UD

Highlights

🚨 SAVED BY THE BELL 🚨 Da'Mon Blackshear throwing up a last ditch triangle in the waning moments of the fight! #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/PMGdY8hmXt

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 4, 2023

Lightweight – Esteban Ribovics vs Loik Radzhabov

Results: Loik Radhzhabov def. Esteban Ribovics via UD

Highlights

UFC 285: Live Results and Highlights

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