Two major title fights take place at UFC 285 on March 4. The flyweight queen will look to hold onto her crown, while we are guaranteed a new heavyweight champion following fight night.
UFC 285 takes place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight, plus undercard action, will air on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
Jon Jones competes for the first time since 2020, fighting Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title. The former UFC light heavyweight champion last fought at UFC 247, beating Dominick Reyes via unanimous decision. The 205-pounder spent years focusing on his health, assuring himself and his fans that the wait to put on the necessary poundage to compete would be worth it.
“One of the hardest things was not being able to lose my shape while still trying to pack on 40 pounds,” Jones said during a Twitter Space with Kanpai Pandas via MMA Fighting. “I think when the fans see me, they’ll be surprised that I still look a lot like I used to — [although] my shoulders are a lot broader. I freaking gained a whole bunch of a--, unfortunately — but just trying to keep that shape and doing it the right way.”
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Jones faces a former interim UFC heavyweight champion in Gane. Gane lost against champion Francis Ngannou last January but rebounded against Tai Tuivasa. With Ngannou out of the equation after being let go from his UFC contract, Gane will look to fulfill what he believes is his destiny by winning gold.
Valentina Shevchenko defends the UFC flyweight title against Alexa Grasso in the co-main event. The champion is on a nine-fight win streak and has defended the belt seven times. Although she is the co-attraction, Shevchenko’s fights have resulted in nothing but main event-worthy highlights.
Grasso is 7-3 with the UFC and on a four-fight win streak. Bulldozing through the division, the dominant Shevchenko is looking to prove she can't be stopped.
“We can expect the best version of me,” Shevchenko said on UFC Embedded via MMA Mania. “All my fights, every single fight, I put the best version of me. I’m ready for the fight. I’m ready to put everything I have, all my power, all my speed, all my heart into the octagon this Saturday.”
Here is all you need to know regarding UFC 285, including time, channel, and card.
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What time is UFC 285: Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane?
- Date: Saturday, March 4 | Sunday, March 5
- FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6 p.m. ET | 11 p.m. ET GMT | 10 a.m. AEDT
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT (approx.)
UFC 285 takes place on March 4.
The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET | 11 p.m. ET GMT | 10 a.m. AEDT, followed by the prelims at 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT. The UFC 285 main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT.
Jones and Gane should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC 285: Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. March 4 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. March 4 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sun. March 5 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. March 5 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 285 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
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In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane PPV price: How much does UFC 285 cost?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 285 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 285 is $79.99 for current subscribers. 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.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $124.98, then $99.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $79.99, then $12.99/month |
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UFC 285 fight card
Main card
- Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title
- Valentina Shevchenko (c) vs. Alexa Grasso for the UFC flyweight title
- Geoff Neal vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov; Welterweights
- Jalin Turner vs. Mateusz Gamrot; Lightweights
- Bo Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett; Middleweights
Prelims
- Cody Garbrandt vs. Trevin Jones; Bantamweights
- Derek Brunson vs. Dricus du Plessis; Middleweights
- Viviane Araujo vs. Amanda Ribas; Flyweights
- Julian Marquez vs. Marc-Andre Barriault; Middleweights
FIGHT Pass Prelims
- Ian Garry vs. Song Kenan; Welterweights
- Jessica Penne vs. Tabatha Ricci; Strawweights
- Cameron Saaiman vs. Leomana Martinez; Bantamweights
- Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Farid Basharat Bantamweights
- Loik Radzhabov vs. Esteban Ribovics; Lightweights
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