Post UFC 285: Predictions for the Next Fights of Jon Jones

Post UFC 285: Predictions for the Next Fights of Jon Jones, Alexa Grasso, Bo Nickal, and Other Standouts

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UFC 285 was an electrifying event with impressive wins by Jon Jones and Alexa Grasso.

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Jon Jones dominated the main event and quickly won by submission. He is now the new heavyweight champion.

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Alexa Grasso made history as the first Mexican-born women's champion in UFC by defeating Valentina Shevchenko with a fourth-round rear-naked choke.

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UFC president Dana White recognized Grasso's talent early on and praised her after her Fight of the Night performance in Invicta FC.

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Grasso is part of the upcoming Mexican MMA renaissance, along with Irene Aldana, and they are proving that Mexico can excel in MMA just like in boxing.

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Grasso's move up to flyweight and her impressive victory over Shevchenko showcased her evolution as a fighter.

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Miocic is next in line to face Jon Jones, but the winner of Sergei Pavlovich vs. Curtis Blaydes could also earn a title shot.

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Jon Jones remains a dominant force in the UFC and the question remains as to who can beat him.

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Grasso's victory over Shevchenko was remarkable because Shevchenko had never been finished in the UFC or submitted in her entire career.

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Grasso's victory is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey as the UFC's first Mexican-born women's champion.

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