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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to pay-per-view with a championship doubleheader at UFC 285 on Saturday live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, fans will be treated to the highly-anticipated return of former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones will be making his heavyweight debut against former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane. Jones (26-1, 1 NC) has not fought in three years, , while Gane (11-1) is looking to get back to title contention and build off of his knockout win over Tai Tuivasa in September 2022.
The co-main event is equally as deserving of buzz with flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko defending her 125-pound title against top contender Alexa Grasso. Shevchenko (23-3) will be making the 8th defense of her title, while Grasso (15-3) is looking to make it five wins in a row and become the latest Mexican UFC champion.
Ahead of this weekend’s event, the UFC uploaded its behind-the-scenes YouTube series “UFC Embedded” to give you an up-close look at what the fighters go through on fight week as they make their final preparations for Saturday night.
How can you tune in to see how fighters are training leading up to fight week?
Below is all of the information you will need leading up to the fight, including every episode of UFC 285 Embedded.
UFC 285 Embedded: Episode 1
Ciryl Gane stretches his jet lag away. Jon Jones trains for deep waters and recounts his previous wins. Both former champions have their sights set on heavyweight gold. UFC 285 is on Saturday, March 4.
UFC 285 Embedded: Episode 2
Ciryl Gane enjoys the great outdoors. Jon Jones studies his opponent. Geoff Neal pushes himself at the PI. Champ Valentina Shevchenko wraps up a global training camp. UFC 285 is on Saturday, March 4.
UFC 285 Embedded: Episode 3
Jon Jones does one last workout at his home gym. Ciryl Gane hits a heavy bag. Champ Valentina Shevchenko inspires matching tattoos. Geoff Neal preps to stop a hype train. Athletes including Ian Machado Garry and Alexa Grasso arrive in Las Vegas.
UFC 285 Embedded: Episode 4
Jon Jones gets lined up pre-fight. Geoff Neal, Shavkat Rakhmonov and Bo Nickal prep at the PI. Ciryl Gane readies for GOATness. Boxer Gervonta Davis and tight end David Njoku join Jones to train. UFC 285 is on Saturday, March 4.
UFC 285 Embedded: Episode 5
Daniel Cormier breaks down the main event; Bo Nickal takes on the GOAT. The title fighters face off at the press conference: Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane and Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso. UFC 285 is on Saturday, March 4.
UFC 285 Embedded: Episode 6
Fight week wraps up which means workouts, weight cuts and weigh-ins for the stars of UFC 285. Jon Jones gets a visit from ultra-endurance athlete and retired Navy Seal, David Goggins. Then Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane face off one more time pre-fight at the ceremonials, as do champion Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso. UFC 285 is on Saturday, March 4.
UFC 285: Fight Time & Viewing Details
Event: UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Main Card Card Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN, ESPN+
