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UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane
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- Saturday 03.04.2023 at 05:30 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $12,150,000
- Attendance: 19,471
- MMA Bouts: 14
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Jones defeats Ciryl Gane via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 2:04 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page | |
| Alexa Grasso defeats Valentina Shevchenko via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:34 Round 4 of 5, 19:34 Total Bout Page | |
| Shavkat Rakhmonov defeats Geoff Neal via Submission, Standing Rear Naked Choke | 4:17 Round 3 of 3, 14:17 Total Bout Page | |
| Mateusz Gamrot defeats Jalin Turner via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Bo Nickal defeats Jamie Pickett via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 2:54 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Cody Garbrandt defeats Trevin Jones via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Dricus Du Plessis defeats Derek Brunson via KO/TKO, Corner Stoppage | 4:59 Round 2 of 3, 9:59 Total Bout Page | |
| Amanda Ribas defeats Viviane Araujo via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Marc-André Barriault defeats Julian Marquez via KO/TKO, Punches (standing TKO) | 4:12 Round 2 of 3, 9:12 Total Bout Page | |
| Ian Machado Garry defeats Kenan Song via KO/TKO, Punches | 4:22 Round 3 of 3, 14:22 Total Bout Page | |
| Cameron Saaiman defeats Mana Martinez via Decision, Majority | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Tabatha Ricci defeats Jessica Penne via Submission, Armbar | 2:14 Round 2 of 3, 7:14 Total Bout Page | |
| Farid Basharat defeats Da'Mon Blackshear via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Loik Radzhabov defeats Esteban Ribovics via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 20
02.26.2023 | 12:41 PM ET
Rah
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 770 Points | Tied for 712th
* Edited at 02.26.2023, 12:42 PM ET *
02.26.2023 | 12:42 PM ET
Rah
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 3333rd
02.26.2023 | 12:46 PM ET
Hexford
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 770 Points | Tied for 712th
Shavkat = LOCK
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- paulopasta
02.26.2023 | 12:49 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 705 Points | Tied for 1779th
02.26.2023 | 12:54 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 770 Points | Tied for 712th
02.26.2023 | 1:17 PM ET
Rah
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 4031st
Shavkat is the 🔒
"I don't throw and hope, I aim and fire!"
02.26.2023 | 1:48 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 660 Points | Tied for 2567th
Valentina Shevchenko, SUB, R2
we've seen crazy **** in WMMA but I don't see how Alexa beats a complete fighter like Valentina with just some Mexican boxing
Neal vs. Rakhmonov
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R2
don't see what dangers Neal brings other than his raw power on the feet
Gamrot vs. Turner
Mateusz Gamrot, SUB, R3
Gamrot is from ATT I see him kicking the legs out and wrestling. If he can do that I don't see how he can't finish the fight on the ground, but if the fight can't get there then I see Turner just have his way with Gamrot on the feet, dude is going to get lit up
Pickett vs. Nickal
Bo Nickal, SUB, R1
if Bo is legit he should run through him in the 1st round, no exceptions
Garbrandt vs. Jones
Trevin Jones, TKO, R1
Skill-wise Cody should run circles around this dude and make it look like an unfair fight, but I just don't believe in Cody's chin, the dude just does not react the same to flush punches anymore.
Brunson vs. Du Plessis
Derek Brunson, TKO, R2
If Brunson can't get him on the ground I think he goes to sleep in a brutal fashion. But I think Brunson will be able to wrestle**** him and finish via GnP in either the 2nd or 3rd, but that 1st round will be really tough for him imo
"🏴 No Quarter Given 🏴"
02.26.2023 | 1:51 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 3019th
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
02.26.2023 | 2:13 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 6 Perfect, 720 Points | Tied for 1523rd
Derek Brunson, DEC
how the hell 77% picks Du Plessis???
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- paulopasta
02.26.2023 | 2:27 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 705 Points | Tied for 1779th
Ciryl Gane, TKO, R3
Some may consider this a hot take but I think Cyril is going to beat Jones in every aspect. Jones will try for a takedown or 2 but after watching the Reyes fight again I’m confident Cyril will stuff them with ease. On the feet it won’t be close imo. Jones has looked slow and uninspired his last few fights and after gaining 40lbs I think he will be much slower. After a 3 year layoff as well I just don’t see how he’s gonna come back and beat Gane of all people
Neal vs. Rakhmonov
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R2
Neal is underrated and shouldn’t be counted out too much but Shavkat is a different beast. Outstanding striking variety, good footwork, pretty good head movement when he needs it. Very powerful and fast, has solid technique and is exceptionally slick on the ground. I think he makes Neal make a mistake and capitalizes with a sub
Garbrandt vs. Jones
Cody Garbrandt, TKO, R2
In their last 8 fights combined they have 1 win between them. That shows a lot about this matchup. I do believe that it is a good matchup for Garbrandt though, Trevin is extremely low volume and doesn’t move out of the way of strikes. All Cody has to do is stay disciplined and pick him apart from the outside, if he does that I can see him finding the finish
Brunson vs. Du Plessis
Dricus Du Plessis, TKO, R2
Brunson has overachieved as of late. But even so beating Edmen, Till and Holland, all guys with bad takedown defense and bad fight iq is not very impressive. Dricus isn’t very skilled but he doesn’t give up on himself and has power to make it happen, especially with Brunsons chin. I see it being a sloppy affair where Derek fails at takedowns, gasses and ultimately gets blasted and finished
Machado Garry vs. Song
Ian Machado Garry, TKO, R2
Layup for Garry, Song got absolutely blasted in his last fight and just isn’t very impressive in general. I think Garry puts it on him early and finds the finish early in the second
Martinez vs. Saaiman
Cameron Saaiman, TKO, R3
Saaiman is a beast, he’s also young and is in all likelihood improving rapidly. Martinez just doesn’t seem progressing. I see the cardio and pace being too much for him to handle
Radzhabov vs. Ribovics
Esteban Ribovics, TKO, R2
After watching some film on Loik he reminds me of a discount version of Islam, very basic striking, doesn’t make many mistakes, doesn’t really like getting hit and has very solid wrestling and clinch game. Esteban is about as wild as they come but I think that will help him here, if he lays his hands on Loik early he will be in trouble. All in all super close fight
* Edited at 02.26.2023, 2:29 PM ET *
02.26.2023 | 2:50 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 3097th
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02.26.2023 | 2:54 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 695 Points | Tied for 1913th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
02.26.2023 | 3:43 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 5 Perfect, 770 Points | Tied for 712th
Did you see any of us declaring Don Mayes as a lock or betting him?
I'm sorry you lost your weekly $10 allowance on Alves, better luck next week bum.
02.26.2023 | 4:13 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 4821st
Esteban Ribovics, TKO, R3
I could see loik having success with the grappling early then fading late since hes taking this on very short notice. Esteban is the way better striker & showed good takedown defense against jose zauraz but Radzhabov is ribovics toughest fighter he's fought so far so we'll see how he does. I'm thinking 3rd round tko due to Radzhabov being gassed, 29-27 ribovics or even a 28-28 draw but either way I think Radzhabov wins the first & ribovics dominates the 3rd
02.26.2023 | 4:13 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 695 Points | Tied for 1913th
Loik Radzhabov, DEC
Loik is very talented but my issue with him is he fights to the level of his opponents. His striking is great; he hits hard and is very crisp, but his output is inconsistent. He will have long periods of inactivity or just throwing 1,2 strikes. When he does let his hands go he is very dangerous. His wrestling is also fantastic, but his control is not amazing. He will allow himself to get reversed, takendown, or put into a compromising position. Now, he’s able to escape with relative ease but I just don’t like to see that. Esteban is very talented, but my issue with him is he’s a little green. He hits hard as **** but with his style he does get hit a good amount. Now, Loik doesn’t have amazing volume, but he could clip Esteban on the feet. The grappling is where it gets very interesting. Ribovics does not have good takedown defense, but he has shown a solid get up game and has a very good kimura sweep. Now, this is against bad fighters on the regional scene but Loik doesn’t have the best control. Overall, I have to lean Loik but I’m not 100% confident because of his tendency to fight at his opponents level. I do find it weird that both these guys train at the same gym and have the same manager, that’s a little weird
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
02.26.2023 | 4:15 PM ET
Ayylmaonnaise
Predictions: 7 of 14 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 4821st
02.26.2023 | 4:20 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 695 Points | Tied for 1913th
I just read yours and realized I forgot to mention Loik doesn’t have a good gas tank and coming in in short notice is a little suspect. i also worry about Ribovics pushing a pace. Loik was brawling with manfio pretty well for the first 2 rounds and then his cardio completely failed him; the fight could end up like that given Ribovics style
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
02.26.2023 | 5:08 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 4 Perfect, 655 Points | Tied for 2614th
Also Arujo has really good takedown defence
"Quack quack quack"
02.26.2023 | 7:52 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 14 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 3019th
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
02.26.2023 | 8:00 PM ET
Predictions: 12 of 14 Winners, 6 Perfect, 830 Points | Tied for 220th