UFC 285 results: Jon Jones makes quick work of Ciryl Gane for heavyweight title after three years away
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It was more than three years between appearances for Jon Jones when he stepped in the cage Saturday at UFC 285 in Las Vegas.
Despite all of the anticipation and build, the highly anticipated return only lasted 2:04, as Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) submitted Ciryl Gane (11-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) with a guillotine choke in Round 1 to become the UFC heavyweight champion. The vacant title bout was the main event at T-Mobile Arena.
Jones, 35, walked into a thunderously supportive arena to his vintage “The Champ is Here” walkout song by Jadakiss. A one-armed cartwheel into the cage followed, just like old times.
The bout began with a touch of gloves and a feeling out process ensued. Jones went directly at Gane and eventually ducked under a left punch. Jones shot for a takedown, which he secured. Gane briefly rose up, but Jones dumped him again and sprung right into mount. Immediately, Jones grabbed hold of Gane’s neck. After a few adjustments, a tap quickly came.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME IS NOW THE HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP 🏆
JON JONES SUBMITS CIRYL GANE!! #UFC285 pic.twitter.com/JOiAnweVJ5
— UFC (@ufc) March 5, 2023
After the fight, UFC commentator Joe Rogan brought up a potential matchup against Stipe Miocic at International Fight Week in July, which Jones said he’ll gladly accept.
“Oh yeah, baby,” Jones said. “Y’all want to see me beat up Stipe? One thing I know about the UFC is we give the fans what they want to see. Stipe Miocic, I hope you’re training, my guy. You’re the greatest heavyweight of all time. That’s what I want. I want you real bad.”
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