Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane will be the main event at UFC 285, scheduled to take place on March 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
The two will fight for the vacant UFC heavyweight championship, marking Jones’ official transition from light heavyweight and return to UFC after a three-year hiatus.
Meanwhile, Gane will look to make up for last year’s defeat against Ngannou and finally claim the heavyweight title.
Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane UFC 285 Odds
Jon Jones -146
Ciryl Gane +124
Jon “Bones'' Jones is currently a slight favorite, with the odds swaying in his favor for the last couple of weeks. As of the time of this writing, if you were to bet on Jones to win this bout, you would need to wager $146 for a $100 profit. Alternatively, a $100 bet on Gane to come out victorious will result in a $124 profit.
If you’re not sure how to read betting odds, you can use a calculator to see your projected payout. Also, most sportsbooks have payout amounts built into the betslip so you can make sure you’re comfortable with your wager.
Of course, different sportsbooks offer slightly different odds for this fight, so we suggest doing some odds shopping to find the best possible price for your bet.
Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane Pick
It’s hard trying to pick a winner in a fight that’s expected to be as closely fought as this one, but if we had to put money on one of these two, it would be on Jon Jones. One of the best light heavyweight MMA fighters of all time has recorded 26 wins in 27 fights and will look to make a statement in his first official fight as a heavyweight.
Jones’s experience and comprehensive skill set give him a slight advantage, but we shouldn’t forget that the last few performances he had close to his current weight weren’t as dominant as when he was lighter and younger. The American is a few months away from his 36th birthday, and many experts question how he will perform after a three-year absence from MMA.
It’s also expected for the fight to go the distance. Gane’s tactic could be to start outpointing the American after the first couple of rounds on account of Jones’ added weight. Currently, the over/under at most sportsbooks is at 4.5, with marginally better odds on over.
Other Types of Bets You’ll Be Able to Make on UFC 285
Since there are still a few weeks to the fight, sportsbooks are yet to release the odds for all the UFC 285 markets. Closer to the fight, the range of markets should increase to include the following:
- Method of victory. Guessing whether your chosen fighter will win by knockout/TKO, submission, or decision.
- Rounds over/under. Picking whether the bout will take over or under a certain number of rounds. For example, betting on over 2.5 means you’re hoping for the fight to be decided in round 3 or later.
- Method of victory + round combo. Some sportsbooks may allow you to predict both the method of victory of your chosen fighter and the exact round the fight ends. For instance, you may have the option to bet on Jones to win in Round 4 by submission.
