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Nickal vs. Nickal Rakhmonov Rakhmonov vs. Gamrot vs. Shevchenko vs. Shevchenko Age and general wear and tear will catch up to Shevchenko eventually and upsets have happened to dominant champions plenty of times in the past. Gamrot And highly coveted wrestling prospect Bo Nickal makes his promotional debut at middleweight against Jamie Pickett. Shevchenko has successfully defended her title seven times entering UFC 285 and is looking to extend that record against striking specialist Grasso. scenarios will finally play out in the Octagon on Saturday night when Jon Jones finally debuts in the heavyweight division.

Considered by many as the greatest MMA fighter in history, Jon Jones will return to the Octagon on Saturday for the first time in three years; albeit with a ...

“That took me a while to get used to. “I feel awesome,” he told reporters on Thursday, saying he hoped to make the fight look easy. “I feel great. I’m not super lean, I don’t have a mean six-pack like I used to. “It feels amazing. “I developed a whole lot of belly and a whole lot of a**,” Jones told BT Sport, adding that he’s enjoyed being able to eat more in the buildup to the fight.

See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC 285: Jones vs Gane, Live From T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas, Nevada.

[Results, Interviews & More](https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-285-jones-vs-gane-results-highlights-winner-interviews-las-vegas) ](ufc.com/ppv) [UFC 285: Jones vs Gane](/event/ufc-285), live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. [Valentina Shevchenko](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/valentina-shevchenko) [Derek Brunson](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/derek-brunson) [Julian Marquez](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/julian-marquez) [Ciryl Gane](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ciryl-gane) and former UFC light heavyweight champion [Jon Jones](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jon-jones) collide in a Super Fight for the vacant undisputed heavyweight title. [Mana Martinez](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/mana-martinez) [Jessica Penne](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jessica-penne) The prelims will be seen on ESPN, ESPNNEWS and ESPN+ at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT with the night’s action starting at 5:30 pm ET/2:30 pm PT with Early Prelims on ESPN+ (English and Spanish) and UFC Fight Pass. [Esteban Ribovics](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/esteban-ribovics) [Da’Mon Blackshear](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/damon-blackshear)

Ciryl Gane described Sunday's UFC heavyweight title fight against Jon 'Bones' Jones in Las Vegas as “the biggest fight” of his career and insisted he would ...

[Click here!](https://go.arena.im/live/fox-sports-australia/9KPgMuU?v=2) Da’Mon Blackshear v Farid Basharat (bantamweight) I want to see who this unstoppable Shavkat is.” “But I also have a very good ‘fight IQ’. Cameron Saaiman v Leomana Martinez (bantamweight) Cody Garbrandt v Trevin Jones (bantamweight) Valentina Shevchenko (c) v Alexa Grasso (for women’s flyweight title) “When I started Thai boxing at 25, he had already been a champion for three years, I didn’t even know MMA. “Our stories are really very different. “But we’re going to fight, it’s sport. He’s more of a bad boy. [ORDER NOW](https://www.mainevent.com.au/ufc/ufc-285-jones-v-gane-5995-2213?utm_source=fsa-editorial&utm_medium=acqlink&utm_campaign=UFC+285%3A+Jones+v+Gane&utm_id=UFC+285%3A+Jones+v+Gane) >

Farid Basharat refused to pull out of his fight on The Contender Series and he ended up earning his UFC contract with an injury he later learned was ...

“I was moving around with Javid — and this is funny actually, it was Wednesday and Javid was doing his stuff in the cage at the P.I. I would if I could but my arm is just giving out, it’s too painful.’ He goes, ‘No, you’re just being a wuss!’ Then a couple of weeks later, I get an MRI. I said, ‘OK, let me just get my weight down first.’ I got on the treadmill for an hour, ran, and then I went to the P.I. “I did a crazy long warmup, and then even in Round 1, it was still sore. Afterward, Basharat immediately shifted his attention towards his brother Javid, who was already competing in the UFC with his next fight booked just a few days later. Then he kind of takes me down and I could have posted out but I just fell on my back. “Not for a second did I think I was going to pull out of the fight,” Basharat said. There was no way in hell I was going to get rejected from achieving my goal, from achieving my dream of getting that contract. “I was worried about how I’m going to make weight. And then on my first spar back, it was that spar — I was doing great, it’s the first round and I get taken down, and as I post out, my arm just locks up completely and just cracks. Originally signed to debut on Contender Series this past July, Basharat was pulled from his scheduled appearance after his opponent William Souza failed to make weight and the bout was scrapped. Because I had a multitude of different issues — a chest infection, and I couldn’t spar for a while.

Exclusive information regarding the UFC 285 live online pay per view details, and how to order Jones vs Gane MMA fight on March 4, 2023.

- Cameron Saaiman vs. - Ian Garry vs. - Cody Garbrandt vs. - Bo Nickal vs. Whatever the outcome of Gane vs. - Jon Jones vs. Jon Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) makes his highly anticipated divisional debut after a three-year layoff to challenge former interim champion Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC). In addition, UFC 285 will feature the ascent of Shavkat Rakhmonov, who seeks to continue his unblemished ascent through the 170-pound ranks at the expense of welterweight brute Geoff Neal. The UFC has put an interim flyweight title on the line for the co-main event with Shevchenko vs. If you had already ESPN+ subscription, then the PPV cost will be $79.99; there is a discount only who will purchase an Elsewhere, you can stream UFC 285 PPV live online on UFC 285 takes place Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, March 4.

Get live play-by-play and official results from Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso at UFC 285 in Las Vegas.

See The Fight Results As They Happen, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Winners And More From T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas, Nevada.

[Official Scorecards ](https://www.ufc.com/news/official-judges-scorecards-ufc-285-jones-vs-gane) ](ufc.com/ppv) [UFC 285: Jones vs Gane](/event/ufc-285), live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 15 [Amanda Ribas](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/amanda-ribas)(11-3, fighting out of Varginha, Brazil) [Watch on ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) 10 ranked [Jalin Turner](/athlete/jalin-turner)(13-5, fighting out of Fontana, CA) [Watch on ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) [Valentina Shevchenko](/athlete/valentina-shevchenko)(23-3, fighting out of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan) aims to defend her belt once again against No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in all of MMA, he holds the UFC records for most title fight wins (14), most light heavyweight wins (20) and the longest light heavyweight win streak (13). [Mateusz Gamrot](/athlete/Mateusz-Gamrot)(21-2, 1NC, fighting out of Poznan, Poland) collides with No. [Viviane Araujo](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/viviane-araujo)(11-4, fighting out of Brasilia, Brazil) looks to defend her spot in the rankings against No. 10 [Dricus Du Plessis](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/dricus-du-plessis)(18-2, fighting out of Pretoria, South Africa) [Watch on ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) [Ciryl Gane](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ciryl-gane) and former UFC light heavyweight champion [Jon Jones](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jon-jones) collide in a Super Fight for the vacant undisputed heavyweight title. GANE](/event/ufc-285) takes place Saturday, March 4 in Las Vegas with the main card at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT on [ESPN+ PPV](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN).

Jon Jones vs. Ciryl GaneWelcome! Follow all the UFC 285 action right here on the MARCA English LIVE commentary. Gane, 32, was the interim champ for a.

His last fight, against Dominick Reyes in February 2020, went the distance. Jones will only add to his incredible legacy if he manages to secure the victory. Another high-profile contest will be between Bo Nickal and Jamie Pickett, which will kick off the main card. Jones, however has stated that he can still do everything he did before, but with more power. Gane, 32, was the interim champ for a short while when injury prevented Ngannou from defending his title. Whoever wins the main event of

Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal made a surprise appearance at UFC 285 in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday.

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor also stars in the ‘Road House’ remake. He was then involved in a face off with Hieron, his opponent in the movie, and slapped him on stage in the scripted altercation. The actor was shooting scenes for an upcoming remake of the 1989 movie ‘Road House’ and took part in a weigh-in alongside former UFC fighter Jay Hieron, who will star alongside Gyllenhaal.

Jon Jones makes his return. Will he win the UFC heavyweight title? Follow live.

[Valentina Shevchenko](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2554705/valentina-shevchenko) and challenger [Alexa Grasso](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3136287/alexa-grasso). Her last loss was in 2019 against [Carla Esparza](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2559934/carla-esparza). [Tai Tuivasa](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3722422/tai-tuivasa) in September. Her last loss came at bantamweight in September 2017 to [Amanda Nunes](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2516131/amanda-nunes). [weighed in at 248 pounds](/mma/story/_/id/35776579/jon-jones-adds-43-pounds-ufc-heavyweight-debut-vs-ciryl-gane), a half-pound more than his opponent Gane (247.5). Jones (26-1, 1 NC) owns the UFC records for longest unbeaten streak (18), victories in title fights (14) and title defenses (11, tied with [Demetrious Johnson](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2512089/demetrious-johnson)).

Can Jon Jones become a two-division champion after three years away? The Sporting News will provide results and highlights from inside the T-Mobile Arena ...

ET ET GMT New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 285 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. and Mexico on the Jones and Gane should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. - Main event: 12:15 a.m. - Main card: 10 p.m. 12 p.m. - Prelims: 8 p.m. 9:10 p.m.: Two fights down in the prelims as Marc-Andre Barriault fed Julian Marquez an alarming amount of defenseless strikes to earn a 2nd round TKO while Amanda Ribas overcame a tough first-round to win a decision over Viviane Araujo. Brunson seemed to start off fast and rattle du Plessis with hard right hands in the first but the second round saw him sapped of all of his energy and the South African took advantage. When he’s in the opposite stance, he has his tendencies.

The Perth native Jack Della Maddalena signed his third contract with the UFC on Saturday. Coming off a dominant performance against Randy Brown at UFC 284, ...

In a huge bout, it's Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane for the now-vacant heavyweight belt in UFC 285. Jones is the number 10 ranked pound-for-pound fighter overall ...

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The return of Jon Jones is the dominant story of UFC 285, but the former light heavyweight champion wasn't the most famous person to enter the Octagon on ...

Jake Gyllenhaal has stunned the UFC world for the second time in as many days with a brutal 'knockout' win on the UFC 285 undercard.

But the 2023 version is set to reimagine the story with a former UFC fighter, played by Gyllenhaal, taking the main role in the film. “We have the biggest fight in Road House history, Harris vs. Everyone in this arena you’re about to be part of my movie.” [Jon Jones is taking on Ciryl Gane](https://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/ufc-285-jon-jones-vs-ciryl-gane-what-time-does-it-start-full-fight-card-live-updates-blog-preview-valentina-shevchenko-vs-alexa-grasso/news-story/c94193c436760c82d13d9d187267a0fb) for the vacant UFC heavyweight belt. And the UFC wanted in on the action. [Follow all the latest results with live updates](https://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/ufc-285-jon-jones-vs-ciryl-gane-what-time-does-it-start-full-fight-card-live-updates-blog-preview-valentina-shevchenko-vs-alexa-grasso/news-story/c94193c436760c82d13d9d187267a0fb)

UFC legend Jon Jones makes his return to the octagon today but fans are worried he could be struck down by two superstitious curses. Matthew Sullivan.

But the 2023 version is set to reimagine the story with a former UFC fighter, played by Gyllenhaal, taking the main role in the film. Esteban Ribovics via unanimous decision (29-28 x3) Da’Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28 x3) “Here is the problem with this much hype. Trevin Jones via unanimous decision (29-28 x3) Jessica Penne via sub (armbar) (R2, 2:14) Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-27) [secure a vicious knockout win](https://www.news.com.au/sport/ufc/jake-gyllenhaal-stuns-ufc-world-again-with-brutal-knockout-win-at-ufc-285/news-story/edad8702ced01ff4bcf4bcbfaa60ebf7) over his opponent. Derek Brunson via second-round TKO (4:59) [Jake Gyllenhaal stole the show](https://www.news.com.au/sport/ufc/jake-gyllenhaal-stuns-ufc-world-again-with-brutal-knockout-win-at-ufc-285/news-story/edad8702ced01ff4bcf4bcbfaa60ebf7) with a stunning knockout win in Las Vegas after turning heads with his [chiselled physique](https://www.news.com.au/sport/ufc/shredded-hollywood-actor-jake-gyllenhaal-stuns-at-ufc-285-weigh-in/news-story/605a1d22d6b6e8b9a721828aee8e448a) at the weigh-in. [packed on the weight](https://www.news.com.au/sport/ufc/jon-jones-major-body-transformation-for-ciryl-gane-heavyweight-fight/news-story/7ba4d409cdaef2a26f64789e48fde5cc) for his return to the octagon in the heaviest class UFC has to offer. [appeared at the weigh in](https://www.news.com.au/sport/ufc/shredded-hollywood-actor-jake-gyllenhaal-stuns-at-ufc-285-weigh-in/news-story/605a1d22d6b6e8b9a721828aee8e448a), where he was filming a scene for the remake of the cult classic film Road House.

Can Jon Jones become a two-division champion after three years away? The Sporting News will provide results and highlights from inside the T-Mobile Arena ...

2 p.m. ET 12 p.m. ET GMT - Main card: 10 p.m. - Prelims: 8 p.m. and Mexico on the Garbrandt was cautious but effective with his striking and wrestling but was clipped several times by Jones in the final round. ET: It's time for the main card portion of UFC 285. Turner has been sharp with his standup but Gamrot has managed to drag the fight to the mat in both rounds. Rakhmonov is 16-0 in his MMA career with all sixteen of his wins coming inside the distance. ET: Neal and Rakhmonov are entering the final round and it appears that Rakhmonov may end up going the distance for the first time in his career.

Jon Jones is officially a heavyweight. The former longtime light heavyweight champion will step into the Octagon to face Ciryl Gane for the vacant ...

Shavkat Rakhmonov takes on Geoff Neal in a key welterweight contest for the undefeated prospect. She welcomes her latest challenge in Alexa Grasso, who has won four straight to earn the title opportunity. Plus, Matuesz Gamrot looks to turn away Jalin Turner as a late replacement in a pivotal lightweight contest. The native of Kyrgyzstan has yet to be truly challenged since returning to 125 pounds as she has win nine straight bouts with eight of those being for the divisional title. The fight is Jones' first in more than three years, a period that saw him bulk up to the point where he tilted the scales at 248 pounds at Friday's weigh-in. Can't get enough boxing and MMA?

Jon Jones returns after a three-year layoff to face Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight championship on Saturday at UFC 285.

Jon “Bones” Jones added another page to his historic mixed martial arts career on Saturday night.

Nickal improved to 4-0 with the win and the competition figures to get stiffer in his next bout. You’ll rarely see a fighter make his UFC debut on a pay-per-view main card, let alone one as big as the event that welcomes a star like Jones back to the Octagon. Grasso quickly took the champion’s back, locked in a rear-naked choke (that was actually more of a face crank) to force the submission. It was her first defeat overall since she dropped a split decision to Amanda Nunes at bantamweight back in September 2017. - Amanda Ribas def. - Bo Nickal def. - Shavkat Rakhmonov def. - Alexa Grasso def. - Jon Jones def. His dominance at 205 pounds and now subsequent crowning at heavyweight strengthens his argument as the G.O.A.T in all mixed martial arts. The win moved Jones’ record to 27-1 overall and he remains undefeated in championship bouts. Jones needed just two minutes and four seconds to dispatch of the highly touted Frenchman.

American actor Jake Gyllenhaal stole the show at UFC 285 ahead of the anticipated match-up between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane.

Once the acting was done, Gyllenhaal sat next to Mcgregor during the UFC event, with the actors making sure to showcase their boxing skills with a few uppercuts in front of the camera. Following the move with a flurry of punches, Gyllenhaal showed his prowess as he made his octagon debut. During an intermission of the UFC 285 fights, Gyllenhaal ignited the arena as he walked out to a crowd of unsuspecting fans at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Fixed up by UFC cutman Tate before he walked into the cage, Gyllenhaal bowed and punched the air as he walked onto the canvas. Kicking off the hype on Saturday at the UFC 285 ceremonial weigh-ins, Gyllenhaal showed off his incredible body transformation as he took to the scales. Welcomed by UFC lightweight Conor Mcgregor — who is also cast in the film — Gyllenhaal embodied the fight-life as announcer Jon Anik welcomed him to the stage.

Jon Jones triumphed in his return to the Octagon, submitting Ciryl Gane via guillotine choke in the first round to capture the vacant heavyweight title ...

The New York native, who lives and trains in Albuquerque, New Mexico, recorded a win over [Dominick Reyes](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4233039/dominick-reyes) in his last fight in defense of the 205-pound title. The only other loss of his MMA career came in a unanimous decision defeat to Ngannou for the UFC heavyweight title in January 2022 at UFC 270. He relinquished the light heavyweight belt in August 2020, prepping for a move up to heavyweight. [Ciryl Gane](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4426000/ciryl-gane) with a guillotine choke at 2 minutes, 4 seconds of the first round Saturday night in the main event of UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena. That's what I want -- I want you real bad." "One thing I know about the UFC is we give the fans what they want to see. He was already regarded as the greatest MMA fighter -- this victory left zero debate. ... Once I got my hands on him, I knew that's where I'm most comfortable and I can take control." I've been faithful to the mission. Frankly, Jones made the whole thing look easy. After a move up in weight and three years away, absolutely nothing has changed. I've been faithful to my goal.

Jon Jones scored a sensational first-round submission win over top-ranked Ciryl Gane to claim the vacant UFC heavyweight title at UFC 285 on Saturday, ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story An errant spinning kick from Shevchenko paved the way for Grasso to expertly take her back and lock in a rear naked choke to finish the bout, ending one of the most dominant title reigns in UFC history. Former light heavyweight champion Jones, who last fought in 2020, moved up a division for his heavyweight debut against Gane and needed less than three minutes to become the eighth fighter in UFC history to win titles in two divisions.

Jon Jones needed just two minutes to secure a win in his first UFC fight in three years and first as a hea...

Nickal won three NCAA wrestling championships at Penn State. Middleweight Bo Nickal, 27, won his UFC debut, submitting Jamie Pickett, 34 by arm triangle at 2:54 of the first round. Then Grasso, 29, put Shevchenko in a position where she was forced to tap out. "I been wrestling since I was 12 years. His last fight was in February 2020 - a unanimous decision over Dominick Reyes. The former light heavyweight champion is regarded as UFC's greatest fighter. I'm been faithful to my goal, faithful to my mission.” READ MORE: "I had to show up and get him down to the ground," Jones said. “I'm so excited," Jones said.

Jon Jones and Alexa Grasso are leaving Las Vegas with gold on their shoulders. Here's how all the action at UFC 285 played out.

Grasso becomes Mexico's third champion in the UFC, joining [Brandon Moreno](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3027545/brandon-moreno) and [Yair Rodriguez](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3155420/yair-rodriguez) (interim) with belts on their shoulders. [Valentina Shevchenko](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2554705/valentina-shevchenko) to become the new women's flyweight champion. [Jon Jones](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2335639/jon-jones) defeated [Ciryl Gane](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4426000/ciryl-gane) to become the UFC's new heavyweight champion.

Jon Jones has scored a sensational first-round submission win over top-ranked Ciryl Gane to claim the vacant UFC...

An errant spinning kick from Shevchenko paved the way for Grasso to expertly take her back and lock in a rear naked choke to finish the bout, ending one of the most dominant title reigns in UFC history. Former light heavyweight champion Jones, who last fought in 2020, moved up a division for his heavyweight debut against Gane and needed less than three minutes to become the eighth fighter in UFC history to win titles in two divisions. Jon Jones has scored a sensational first-round submission win over top-ranked Ciryl Gane to claim the vacant UFC heavyweight title at UFC 285, re-staking his claim to be the greatest fighter of all time after an emphatic return to the octagon.

LAS VEGAS — The incredible championship run of Valentina Shevchenko came to a stunning end at 4:34 of the fourth round on Saturday when she tapped to a rear ...

Valentina Shevchenko's nine-fight UFC winning streak at women's flyweight was the longest active streak in the division. But no more.

She worked hard to get to that position... Rogan said the earlier moments Grasso had served as a “wake-up call” for the champion, who made the necessary adjustments. With the round coming to a close though there was little threat for Shevchenko as the fight went to a fourth round and the champion started to regain control of the fight. “I don’t like the stand-up. Shevchenko responded to that early adversity by easily securing a takedown to open the second round, transitioning to a crucifix but Grasso was able to later get back to her feet. Grasso clipped Shevchenko with a right hand early and was troubling the champion with her speed and ability to cover plenty of distance.

What's ahead for the new heavyweight and flyweight champions? Brett Okamoto and Marc Raimondi react to an action-packed night in Las Vegas.

[Roman Dolidze](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4411508/roman-dolidze) on March 18 [Alex Pereira](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4705658/alex-pereira) and stud [Khamzat Chimaev](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4684751/khamzat-chimaev). [Leon Edwards](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3152929/leon-edwards) and [Kamaru Usman](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3088812/kamaru-usman) handling their trilogy in two weeks. [Colby Covington](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3088810/colby-covington) is hanging in the wings, as is [Belal Muhammad](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3172112/belal-muhammad). [Taila Santos](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3170347/taila-santos). [Curtis Blaydes](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3922557/curtis-blaydes) on April 22 [Jamie Pickett](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4237148/jamie-pickett) has now lost three in a row. Morono is the kind of guy who would be licking his chops to be the first to hand Garry a professional MMA loss. The UFC had another blue-chip middleweight in [Edmen Shahbazyan](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4354318/edmen-shahbazyan) and he just was not ready for the cream of the crop at 185 pounds, losing three straight. It would be a little unusual to pair two up-and-coming prospects together this early in their UFC careers, but I think it would benefit both right now (win or lose). He's a winner of The Ultimate Fighter and 3-1 in the UFC, despite a loss in his last fight. But Shevchenko had rounded into a female version of [Georges St-Pierre](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2335659/georges-st-pierre) -- an incredibly well-rounded fighter who can beat you in so many different ways.

The new UFC women's flyweight champion is OK with fighting Shevchenko in a rematch after she dethroned her Saturday in the UFC 285 co-main event. Grasso (16-3 ...

Jones cemented himself as the best MMA fighter of all time while Grasso authored the latest wild upset in a title fight.

Still, it's hard to see the fight being overturned and a rematch with Pickett is a waste of everyone involved's time. Given how pivotal the takedown was to Nickal's gameplan, it's understandable that Pickett's manager is To be fair, before the first minute was up, Nickal was already fishing for a submission finish. A fight with Covington is a test with a far higher difficulty but it'd be better to see Rakhmonov advancing up the ranks quickly than getting stuck fighting middle-of-the-road contenders for the next few years. But Grasso took advantage of a split-second opportunity, latching onto Shevchenko's back after the champion missed a spinning kick and immediately taking the fight to the floor and locking in the choke, snapping a nine-fight winning streak for Shevchenko that included seven successful title defenses. Shevchenko will certainly be given an immediate rematch, which will force Grasso to prove the win was not a fluke. The UFC 285 main card opened with several fights featuring heavily-hyped prospects getting a chance to shine on the big stage. But mixed martial arts is a volatile sport with so many paths to victory that it is almost a guarantee that defeat will eventually find even the greatest fighters. While there was plenty of talk about how dangerous an opponent Gane was, the reality is that a properly motivated Jones will always be a nightmare for someone with Gane's grappling deficiencies. Jones' greatness was on full display, taking just over two minutes to force Gane to tap out and winning a title in the second weight class in his career. Jones winning changed the heavyweight division in a massive way and could spark big returns for the UFC's overall business, but Grasso snatching the title from Shevchenko was far more shocking. That said, Jones secured his place as MMA's "GOAT" on Saturday night by not only finally moving to heavyweight, but making incredibly easy work of Gane, a proven and capable top-tier heavyweight.