UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 2:04
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
France
Mexico
R4, 4:34
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan
R3, 4:17
Fight of the Night
Poland
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:54
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Guam
South Africa
R2, 4:59
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Canada
R2, 4:12
Early Prelims • Final
Ireland
R3, 4:22
China
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:14
England
R3, 5:00
Tajikistan
R3, 5:00
Argentina
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Shavkat Rakhmonov and Geoff Neal each received $50,000 for their thrilling, back-and-forth welterweight clash. Despite Neal missing weight, UFC President Dana White awarded him his share of the bonus.
Performance of the Night: Jon Jones earned $50,000 for submitting Ciryl Gane in just 2:04 of Round 1 to claim the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Performance of the Night: Alexa Grasso collected $50,000 for submitting long-reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko to become Mexico’s first female UFC champion.
Performance of the Night: Bo Nickal pocketed $50,000 for his dominant promotional debut, securing a first-round arm-triangle choke over Jamie Pickett.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $3,000,000 | — | $50,000 | $3,050,000 | |
| LOSS | $1,250,000 | — | — | $1,250,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | $50,000 | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses and payout totals represent industry-reported contract figures and base estimates as the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) no longer publicly discloses fighter purse documents. Total estimates incorporate reported base show money, win bonus structures, and officially awarded UFC Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each). Pay-per-view points, commercial sponsorships, and discretionary locker room bonuses are excluded. Geoff Neal (175 lb) and Mana Martinez (137 lb) missed weight and were fined percentages of their show purses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 285
Jon Jones became only the eighth fighter in UFC history to capture championships in two different weight classes, winning the undisputed heavyweight crown after a historic light heavyweight reign.
Jones extended his all-time UFC promotional record for the most title fight victories to 15, pulling further ahead of legends Georges St-Pierre (13) and Demetrious Johnson (12).
Alexa Grasso made history as the first Mexican-born female champion in UFC history, submitting Valentina Shevchenko to claim the undisputed Women’s Flyweight Championship.
Jones submitted Ciryl Gane in just 2 minutes and 4 seconds of Round 1, marking the quickest championship finish in the UFC heavyweight division in over seven years.
Loik Radzhabov landed 11 takedowns against Esteban Ribovics, breaking the UFC record for the most takedowns landed by any fighter making their promotional debut in the lightweight division.
Shavkat Rakhmonov kept his 100% finishing rate completely intact, securing his 17th consecutive professional stoppage (8 KOs, 9 submissions) in an epic war against Geoff Neal.
Valentina Shevchenko’s historic 9-fight women’s flyweight winning streak and 7 consecutive title defenses—both divisional records—were officially brought to an end by Grasso.
UFC 285 generated an official live gate of $12,154,753.10 with 19,471 fans packing T-Mobile Arena, ranking as the fourth-highest live gate in UFC history at the time.
Three-time NCAA Division I Champion Bo Nickal submitted Jamie Pickett via arm-triangle choke in 2:54 of Round 1, picking up a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in his debut.
Dricus Du Plessis became the first middleweight to stop veteran Derek Brunson on the stool (corner stoppage at 4:59 of Round 2), extending his unblemished UFC promotional record to 5-0.
UFC 285 served as the real-world filming location for the Hollywood film *Road House*, featuring live-action scenes shot inside the Octagon during the event starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Jay Hieron.
UFC 285 was officially voted by mixed martial arts fans worldwide as the UFC Honors Fan Choice Event of the Year for 2023, celebrated for its dramatic title shifts and non-stop action.
When and where did UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane take place?
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane took place on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley).
Who won the main event between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane?
Jon Jones defeated Ciryl Gane via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:04 of Round 1 to capture the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship after a three-year hiatus from the Octagon.
What historical milestone did Jon Jones achieve by winning at UFC 285?
With his victory, Jon Jones became the eighth two-division champion in UFC history and extended his all-time promotional record to 15 UFC title fight victories.
How did Alexa Grasso defeat Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event?
Alexa Grasso capitalized on a missed spinning back kick by Valentina Shevchenko in Round 4, taking her back instantly and locking up a face crank / rear-naked choke submission at 4:34 to win the flyweight title.
Why was Alexa Grasso’s championship victory historic for Mexican MMA?
Alexa Grasso became the first Mexican-born female champion in UFC history, joining Brandon Moreno and Yair Rodríguez in a historic 2023 championship wave for Mexico.
Who won the official post-fight performance bonuses at UFC 285?
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Geoff Neal won Fight of the Night ($50,000 each). Performance of the Night awards ($50,000 each) were captured by Jon Jones, Alexa Grasso, and Bo Nickal.
What happened in the Fight of the Night between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Geoff Neal?
Shavkat Rakhmonov and Geoff Neal engaged in an epic, high-volume slugfest where Rakhmonov survived heavy shots before securing a rare standing rear-naked choke at 4:17 of Round 3, keeping his 100% finishing rate intact.
How did Bo Nickal perform in his official UFC debut?
Highly decorated wrestling prodigy Bo Nickal scored a takedown and submitted veteran Jamie Pickett via arm-triangle choke in just 2:54 of Round 1, picking up a $50,000 bonus.
Who won the lightweight fight between Mateusz Gamrot and Jalin Turner?
Taking the fight on short notice, Poland’s Mateusz Gamrot relied on 4 takedowns and nearly 7 minutes of control time to edge out Jalin Turner via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 30–27).
How did former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt perform?
Cody Garbrandt snapped a two-fight losing skid by employing a disciplined, calculated striking and wrestling attack to defeat Trevin Jones via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Dricus Du Plessis defeat Derek Brunson?
After a grueling opening frame, Dricus Du Plessis battered Derek Brunson with heavy strikes on the ground, leading Brunson’s corner to throw in the towel at 4:59 of Round 2 (TKO corner stoppage).
How did Ian Machado Garry defeat Song Kenan?
After being knocked down in the first round, Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry rallied with surgical combinations, landing 127 significant strikes to stop Song Kenan via TKO at 4:22 of Round 3.
What promotional record did Loik Radzhabov set in his UFC debut?
Tajikistan’s Loik Radzhabov landed 11 takedowns against Esteban Ribovics, breaking the all-time UFC record for the most takedowns landed in a lightweight promotional debut.
What movie scenes were filmed live inside the Octagon at UFC 285?
Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal and former UFC fighter Jay Hieron filmed live fight and weigh-in scenes inside the Octagon at UFC 285 for the remake of the cult film Road House.
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC 285?
UFC 285 drew an official sellout crowd of 19,471 fans at T-Mobile Arena, generating a massive live gate of $12,154,753.10, the fourth-highest in UFC history at the time.
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