Jon Jones is officially a heavyweight. The former longtime light heavyweight champion will step into the Octagon to face Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight championship in the main event of Saturday's UFC 285.
The title became vacant when Francis Ngannou and UFC parted ways, opening the door for Jones' first foray into the heavyweight division to be for the belt. 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.
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The other title fight set for Saturday night sees the return of women's flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko. 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. 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. Shavkat Rakhmonov takes on Geoff Neal in a key welterweight contest for the undefeated prospect. And speaking of prospects, Bo Nickal makes his much-anticipated debut to open the PPV against Jamie Pickett.
Below is all the information you need to catch UFC 285 on Saturday night.
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How to watch UFC 285 prelims
Date: March 4 | Location: T-Mobile Arena -- Las Vegas
Time: 6 p.m. ET for early prelims
Channel: ESPNews | Stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
How to watch UFC 285 main card
Date: March 4 | Location: T-Mobile Arena -- Las Vegas
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Stream: ESPN+ PPV | Price: $79.99
Now, here's a look at the UFC 285 main fight card and betting odds via Caesars Sportsbook.
UFC 285 main card, odds
| Favorite | Underdog | Weightclass |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Jones -190 | Ciryl Gane +160 | Heavyweight title |
| Valentina Shevchenko (c) -900 | Alexa Grasso +600 | Women's flyweight title |
| Shavkat Rakhmonov -550 | Geoff Neal +400 | Welterweight |
| Matuesz Gamrot -220 | Jalin Turner +180 | Lightweight |
| Bo Nickal -1600 | Jamie Pickett +900 | Middleweight |