Jon Jones submits Ciryl Gane to win UFC heavyweight title
LAS VEGAS — In mixed martial arts, there has been Jon Jones and then everyone else for more than a decade. After a move up in weight and three years away, absolutely nothing has changed.
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LAS VEGAS — In mixed martial arts, there has been Jon Jones and then everyone else for more than a decade. After a move up in weight and three years away, absolutely nothing has changed.
Jon Jones ended a three-year sabbatical from the UFC, moved up to its highest weight class and emphatically won the heavyweight belt Saturday night with a first-round submission over Ciryl Gane.
Jon Jones's return has been highly anticipated, but it was Alexa Grasso who shocked the world on Saturday night, submitting Valentina Shevchenko in the fourth round Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC 285 in Las Vegas. Grasso was a major underdog entering the bout, but persevered through numerous takedown attempts and locked in the rear naked choke to force the champion to tap.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic says the promotion has told him he will fight the winner of Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane this summer.
LAS VEGAS — The most successful heavyweight fighter in UFC history will be waiting in the wings for the winner of this weekend's title bout.
Ciryl Gane akan berebut gelar juara kelas berat melawan Jon Jones di UFC 285. detikSport berkesempatan wawancara langsung dengannya.
LAS VEGAS — Jon Jones spent more than two years packing on the pounds, prepping for his move up to heavyweight. The result: The former longtime UFC light heavyweight champion actually weighed more than his opponent Friday morning.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones returns to the octagon on Saturday in Las Vegas after a three-year absence seeking to re-state his claim to be the greatest fighter of all time, despite his many troubles.