UFC 285 brings us the most stacked card of the year so far. The main event is a fascinating clash between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC heavyweight title, but the remainder of the main card is filled with what should be thrilling contests.
Tonight’s co-main event has the often impervious Valentina Shevchenko defending her UFC flyweight title against the dogged Alexa Grasso. The main card also boasts two undefeated fighters are projected to challenge for titles in the future. Shavkat Rakhmonov will meet heavy handed Geoff Neal and wrestling phenom Bo Nickal faces off with Jamie Pickett. Rounding out the main card is a banger of a lightweight bout between Mateusz Gamrot and Jalin Turner.
Keep it locked on Bloody Elbow for all the results and highlights as the UFC 285 main card rolls along.
Grasso scored a sensational upset over Shevchenko to win the title. Grasso was likely down on the scorecards through the first three rounds, but it didn’t matter in the end. At the fourth round, she capitalized on an ill-timed back kick from Shevchenko, then immediately got her back and choked her out.
Watch highlights from the title upset below:
Our #UFC285 co-main is HERE!@BulletValentina vs @AlexaGrasso for the flyweight title NOW at #UFC285!
[ LIVE now on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/twBcYMJBkM ] pic.twitter.com/2HyeHCCbJx
— UFC (@ufc) March 5, 2023
Her shot at greatness is HERE!@AlexaGrasso enters for her #UFC285 title challenge pic.twitter.com/fJAymcJY7f
— UFC (@ufc) March 5, 2023
All business.
The greatest flyweight we’ve ever seen @BulletValentina enters for another title defense at #UFC285! pic.twitter.com/95TW3FkAaG
— UFC (@ufc) March 5, 2023
La campeona tiene quijada! #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/fZAbvRCts7
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) March 5, 2023
Alexa agresiva y la campeona mejor llevándola al piso #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/cMpKSfuysA
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) March 5, 2023
ALEXA GRASSO HAS SUBMITTED VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO!!
WE HAVE A NEW FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/t4HMH5vXnw
— UFC (@ufc) March 5, 2023
#ANDNEW FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, @AlexaGrasso #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/Xtt2A8s0Zk
— UFC (@ufc) March 5, 2023
Dream come true. #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/UVCqiW7BHG
— UFC (@ufc) March 5, 2023
Full Results
Main card (10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV)
- Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane – for vacant UFC heavyweight title
- RESULT: Alexa Grasso def. Valentina Shevchenko via submission at 4:34 of Rd 3. New UFC flyweight champion
- RESULT: Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Geoff Neal via submission (standing choke) at 4:17 of Rd 3.
- RESULT: Mateusz Gamrot def. Jalin Turner via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
- RESULT: Bo Nickal def. Jamie Pickett via submission (arm triangle) at 2:54 of Rd 1.
Prelim card (8 p.m. ET on ESPNN/ESPN+)
- RESULT: Cody Garbrandt def. Trevin Jones via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
- RESULT: Dricus Du Plessis def. Derek Brunson via TKO (corner stoppage) at 4:59 of Rd 2
- RESULT: Viviane Araujo def. Amanda Ribas via unanimous decision (29–27, 30–26, 30–27)
- RESULT: Marc-Andre Barriault def. Julian Marquez via TKO at 4:12 of Rd 2
Early prelims (5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+)
- RESULT: Ian Machado Garry def. Kenan Song via TKO (punches) at 4:22 of Rd 3
- RESULT: Cameron Saaiman def. Mana Martinez via majority decision (29–26, 28–27, 28–28)
- RESULT: Tabatha Ricci def. Jessica Penne via armbar at 2:14 of Round 2
RESULT: Farid Basharat def. Da’Mon Blackshear – via unanimous decision (29-28×3) - RESULT: Loik Radzhabov def. Estaban Ribovics – via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
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