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For UFC 285, Jon Jones is returning to the ring for the first time in three years, making his long-awaited heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane on Saturday (March 4). The PPV fight will stream on ESPN and ESPN+.
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Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the must-watch UFC 285 fight, including how and when to watch, fight card details and more.
UFC 285 prelims will take place Saturday, March 4, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. The main card PPV fight will take place at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and will only be available on ESPN+.
UFC 285 prelims will be available to watch on ESPNews, ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.
Jon Jones is finally returning to the UFC to take on Ciryl Gane for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Francis Ngannou, who held the title, was stripped of his position following a contract dispute in January, allowing Gane another shot at the belt after he was defeated by Ngannou last year.
Gane is known as one of the most technically skilled heavyweight fighters in the league and is sure to be a tough competitor against Jones.
Jones is favored to win among betters, but Gane has fought six times in the time Jones has been away from the octagon, preparing his move into the heavyweight.
Jones, 35, and Gane, 32, are also in a close race when it comes to measurements. Both fighters are 6 feet 4 inches tall, with Jones weighing 255 pounds and Gane coming in at 247 pounds. Jones also has a slightly larger reach of 84.5 inches compared to Gane’s 81.
The UFC 285 PPV fight will be available exclusively on ESPN+. Already subscribed? Click here to log in and follow directions to order the fight, or click the buy button below.
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UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane
To watch UFC 285, subscribe to either ESPN+ or the bundle deal and add the PPV fight. The Disney bundle includes Hulu’s ad-supported plan and can be canceled anytime. PPV purchases are non-refundable.
In addition to the main event, the co-main event features Valentina Shevchenko facing off against Alexa Grasso, Geoff Neal vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, Mateusz Gamrot against Jalin Turner and Bo Nickal vs. Jamie Pickett.
UFC 285 preliminary fights include Cody Garbrandt vs. Trevin Jones, Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis, Viviane Araújo vs. Amanda Ribas and Julian Marquez vs. Marc-Andre Barriault. Early preliminary fights include Ian Machado Garry vs. Song Kenan, Mana Martinez vs. Camerono Saaiman, Jessica Penne vs. Tabatha Ricci, Da’mon Blackshear vs. Farid Basharat and Kamuela Kirk vs. Esteban Ribovics.
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane
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Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov are gearing up to face off in UFC Fight Night 217. The light heavyweight bout will take place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday (July 14) and stream live on ESPN+.
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Strickland was announced as a replacement for Kelvin Gastelum days before UFC 67. Gastelum was forced to withdraw due to a mouth injury.
“I’m extremely disappointed to say the least. This is not how I wanted to start 2023,” Gastelum tweeted on Monday (Jan. 9). “I worked my ass off & battled through a lot of [adversity] and was ready to put on a hell of a show this weekend. I apologize to Imavov and his camp, as well as @ufc and all the fans.”
Keep reading for fight details and directions on how to watch.
UFC Fight Night: How to Watch Strickland vs. Imavov
The Strickland vs. Imavov UFC bout streams exclusively on ESPN+. Live coverage begins Friday with UFC Live presented by DraftKings Sportsbook: Strickland vs. Imavov airing at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN2 and UFC Fight Night Pre-Show presented by DraftKings Sportsbook: Strickland vs. Imavov at 6:05 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Saturday’s main card event, featuring Strickland and Imavov on the main card and Dan Ige. vs. Damon Jackson on the co-main card, is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Prelims start at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
Punahele Soriano vs. Roman Kopylov, Ketlen Vieira vs. Raquel Pennington, Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Raoni Barcelos, Claudio Ribeiro vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan and Mateus Rebecki vs. Nick Fiore are some of the undercard fights scheduled for Saturday.
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Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will attempt to regain his title when he faces off against Islam Makhachev in UFC 280 this weekend. The PPV fight will stream exclusively on ESPN+.
Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about UFC 280, including how and when to watch, fight card details and more.
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When Is UFC 280?
UFC 280 prelims will take place Saturday (Oct. 22) at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. The main card PPV fight will only be available on ESPN+.
UFC 280 prelims begin at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT on ESPNews, ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.
What Makes UFC 280 a Must Watch?
The match between former lightweight champion, Oliveira and Makhachev is one of the year’s most anticipated UFC fights, as it will determine a new chapter for both fighters.
UFC 280 is the first fight for Oliveira since he was stripped of the lightweight title and disqualified for being underweight at UFC 274 in May. If Oliveira wins the title back, he will likely go on to fight Alex Volkanovski, who is a backup fighter for the UFC 280 main card event after doctors cleared him to fight following a hand injury over the summer.
Makhachev might be the underdog at UFC 280, but don’t count him out just yet. Keep reading for details on how the two fighters match up.
Oliveira vs. Makhachev: How They Match Up
Brazil’s Oliveira is favored to win among betters; however, Russia’s Makhachev will prove to be a tough competitor, as he has won 10 consecutive bouts since the only loss of his MMA career to Adriano Martins at UFC 192 in 2015.
Oliveira, meanwhile, is just as impressive. He has won 11 fights in a row, with 10 via stoppage. Oliveira beat Michael Chandler, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje in succession via stoppage.
Oliveira, 33, and Makhachev, 31, are also in a close race when it comes to measurements. Both are 5-foot-10-inches and 155 pounds. However, Oliveira has a slightly larger reach of 74 inches compared to Makhachev’s 70.
How to Watch UFC 280 on ESPN+
The UFC 276 PPV fight will be available exclusively on ESPN+ for $74.99. Already subscribed? Click here to log in and follow directions to order the fight, or click the buy button below.
New to ESPN+? It’s the go-to streaming destination for dedicated sports fans. From UFC to NFL, sports lovers will find a variety of live and on-demand programming, including PPV sporting events, documentaries, and exclusive series.
ESPN+ is $9.99 a month (or $99.99 a year) to subscribe to the service by itself. To expand your streaming library, bundle ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu for $13.99 a month.
UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev
$74.99
To watch UFC 280, subscribe to either ESPN+ or the bundle deal and add the PPV fight for $74.99. The Disney bundle includes Hulu’s ad-supported plan and can be canceled anytime. PPV purchases are non-refundable.
Who Else Is On the UFC 280 Fight Card?
In addition to the main event, the co-main event features Aljamain Sterling facing off against TJ Dillashaw, Petr Yan versus Sean O’Malley, Beneil Dariush against Mateusz Gamrot, and Katlyn Chookagian versus Manon Fiorot.
UFC 280 preliminary fights include Belal Muhammad vs. Sean Brady, Makhmud Muradov vs Caio Borralho, Volkan Oezdemir vs Nikita Krylov, Zubaira Tukhugov vs Lucas Almeida, Abubakar Nurmagomedov vs. Gadzhi Omargadzhiev, Armen Petrosyan vs. AJ Dobson, Muhammad Mokaev vs. Malcolm Gordon, and Karol Rosa vs. Lina Lansberg.
UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev
$74.99
