UFC 285: Jones vs Gane Prelims: The UFC 285 event features Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane is the talk of the sport this weekend. The two will headline an incredible card that also features a title bout between Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso. However, let’s shift our focus to the UFC 285 prelims and give our preview and prediction. Follow UFC 285: Jones vs Gane LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN
Jones vs Gane and Shevchenko vs Grasso will draw all the attention of media and fans as fight week progresses. However, the prelims also feature a bunch of big names and a few very close fights. So here’s what we think will happen at the UFC 285 prelims.
UFC 285: Jones vs Gane prelims preview, and predictions
Cody Garbrandt vs Trevin Jones
Former UFC champion Cody Garbrandt returns to the octagon to take on Trevin Jones at bantamweight. Jones has the reach advantage over Garbrandt, while ‘No Love’ has the better numbers. Given their styles, this will be a striking heavy contest.
Our prediction: Cody Garbrandt beats Trevin Jones by TKO.
Derek Brunson vs Dricus Du Plessis
The UFC 285 prelims also feature another close contest at middleweight between Derek Brunson and Dricus Du Plessis. While the two match up very closely in terms of their physical attributes, Du Plessis has all the advantages in the stats. He is the better striker and the better wrestler.
Our prediction: Dricus Du Plessis beats Derek Brunson by submission.
Viviane Araujo vs Amanda Ribas
Another big name features on the UFC 285 prelims as superstar women’s flyweight Amanda Ribas takes on Viviane Araujo. Araujo has the advantages in the physical aspects over Ribas. However, their numbers are almost identical. Thus, this points towards a very close contest between two very talented fighters.
Our prediction: Amanda Ribas beats Viviane Araujo by decision.
Julian Marquez vs Marc-Andre Barriault
The prelims kick off with another middleweight bout between Julian Marquez and Marc-Andre Barriault. There is little to separate both fighters in terms of their physical attributes. However, Barriault has slightly better stats.
Our prediction: Marc-Andre Barriault beats Julian Marquez by submission.
UFC 285: Jones vs Gane Prelims latest betting odds
Cody Garbrandt -175 vs Trevin Jones +150
Derek Brunson +190 vs Dricus Du Plessis -225
Viviane Araujo +100 vs Amanda Ribas -120
Julian Marquez +130 vs Marc-Andre Barriault -150
What do you make of the UFC 285 Prelims? Let us know your picks for the Jones vs Gane prelims.
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