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Jones vs Gane: UK start time, UFC 285 full fight card, prediction, latest betting odds today

Jon Jones takes on Cyril Gane at UFC 285 tonight in his eagerly-anticipated return.

The greatest MMA fighter in history in the eyes of many, the 35-year-old finally gets the chance to claim the prize he’s wanted most throughout his turbulent career – the heavyweight title.

Following the release of Francis Ngannou, Jones will square off against Gane for the ultimate prize in the promotion.

It, frankly, is the biggest fight the sport has seen in what feels like an age. It pits perhaps the greatest UFC fighter of all time against the best heavyweight there is on offer at the moment, a man beaten by only Ngannou.

What makes it more interesting still is the fact that this is unchartered territory for Jones and it will be fascinating to see what impact a three-year absence will have.

How to watch UFC 285: Jones vs Gane

TV channel: BT Sport will broadcast the entire event live in the UK, with prelim coverage starting on BT Sport 1 at 1am GMT on Sunday March 5, 2023.

Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will also be able to watch the entire event live online via the BT Sport website or app.

Return: Jon Jones makes his long-awaited UFC comeback against France’s Cyril Gane tonight (AFP via Getty Images)

UFC 285 fight card in full

Main Card

Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane

Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso

Geoff Neal vs Shavkat Rakhmonov

Mateusz vs Jalin Turner

Bo Nickal vs Jamie Pickett

Prelims

Cody Garbrandt vs Trevin Jones

Derek Brunson vs Dricus Du Plessis

Viviane Araujo vs Amanda Ribas

Julian Marquez vs Marc-Andre Barriault

Early prelims

Ian Machado Garry vs Song Kenan

Mana Martinez vs Cameron Saaiman

Jessica Penne vs Tabatha Ricci

Da’mon Blackshear vs Farid Basharat

Esteban Ribovics vs Loik Radzhabov

UFC 285 date, UK start time and venue

The early prelims are scheduled for an 11pm GMT start time on Saturday March 4, 2023.

The prelims will then begin at roughly 1am on Sunday March 5, although that is subject to change based on how the earlier card develops.

Finally, the main card is scheduled for a 3am start time on March 5. The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host the event.

UFC 285 predictions

While it’s difficult to predict what a fighter coming off the back of a three-year absence will be able to do, Jones has the tools to beat Gane.

That’s not to play down Gane’s chances of course and the Frenchman boasts supreme striking skills but he simply cannot match Jones when it comes to wrestling.

Ngannou exposed Gane’s weaknesses on the floor and Jones is more than capable of doing the same.

Gane was beaten by Ngannou at UFC 270 last year (Getty Images)

Jones to win via submission.

UFC 285 weigh-in results

Jones tipped the scales at 248lbs, while Gane comes in slightly lighter at 247.5lbs.

Shevchenko and Grasso both weighed in at 124.5lbs.

UFC 285 latest odds and betting tips

Jon Jones to win: 4/7

Ciryl Gane to win: 11/8

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