LAS VEGAS – The main event of UFC 285 between [autotag]Jon Jones[/autotag] and [autotag]Ciryl Gane[/autotag] has some torn in their predictions, but a panel featuring Hall of Famers, former champions, and a current contender seem to be on the same page.
Former light heavyweight king Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) will be making his heavyweight debut against former interim champ Gane (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) at the T-Mobile Arena, with the winner claiming the vacant heavyweight title.
Before the UFC 285 ceremonial weigh-ins, a heavyweight panel participated in a fan Q&A. On stage alongside UFC commentator Jon Anik were Hall of Famers [autotag]Daniel Cormier[/autotag] and [autotag]Mark Coleman[/autotag], along with former champs [autotag]Stipe Miocic[/autotag] and [autotag]Frank Mir[/autotag]. [autotag]Curtis Blaydes[/autotag], the No. 6 heavyweight contender in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie heavyweight rankings was also on stage.
Each member of the panel gave their take on how the heavyweight title fight between Jones and Gane will play out. Check out their predictions below.