Jon Jones Proves to Be the Ultimate MMA Fighter with UFC 285 Win.
UFC: Jones vs Gane
Jon Jones, a name synonymous with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), has once again proved his mettle by winning the UFC 285 main event held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. After a three-year hiatus and a weight-class change, Jones defeated Ciryl Gane with a guillotine choke at 2 minutes, 4 seconds of the first round. With this win, Jones has secured the UFC heavyweight championship, adding another feather to his illustrious career.
Jones, who previously dominated the light heavyweight division for years, has already earned the reputation of being the greatest MMA fighter, and his latest win has left no room for debate. In his post-fight interview, Jones revealed that he had been working tirelessly towards his goal, even when he didn't feel like training. He said, "There were days I didn't want to train, and I was always there."
Jones made the fight with Ciryl Gane look easy, taking him down and locking him in a chokehold. Although the move was unorthodox, it was enough to make Gane tap. The submission was the third-fastest in a UFC heavyweight title bout. Jones' ability to control the ground has been honed through years of experience, and he stated, "Once I got my hands on him, I knew that's where I'm most comfortable, and I can take control."
Jones had not fought since February 2020. After relinquishing the light heavyweight belt in August 2020, he began preparing for a move up to heavyweight, which he executed perfectly. He gained over 25 pounds of muscle, weighing in at 248 pounds on Friday, compared to his earlier 205-pound weight class.
UFC president Dana White was in awe of Jones' performance, saying that Jones treated Gane "like he was just a little kid." Despite the long break, Jones showed no signs of ring rust, prompting White to comment, "He just went in there, and it was nothing, like the easiest thing in the world to do. He's a freak of nature."
Jones has been talking about moving up to heavyweight since 2012, and he is the third fighter to win UFC titles in both heavyweight and light heavyweight, joining Randy Couture and Daniel Cormier. He is also the eighth fighter to win titles in two different divisions. His win has now set up a fight with Stipe Miocic, the most successful heavyweight fighter in UFC history and a former two-time champion.
In his post-fight interview, Jones called out Miocic, saying, "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."
Jones holds multiple UFC records, including the longest unbeaten streak, victories in title fights, and title defenses. He has a record of 27-1, 1 NC, and he recorded a win over Dominick Reyes in his last fight in defense of the 205-pound title. Jones' latest win is his first finish since 2018 and first submission victory since 2012.
Conclusion:
Jones has once again proved why he is one of the best MMA fighters of all time. With his latest victory, he has solidified his place in the UFC history books and cemented his legacy as the ultimate fighter.
Keypoints:
1. Jon Jones defeated Ciryl Gane with a guillotine choke in the first round of the main event of UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena
2. This win made Jones the UFC heavyweight champion after previously dominating the light heavyweight division
3. Jones was regarded as the greatest MMA fighter before this win, and his victory left zero debate on this matter
4. Jones had not fought since February 2020 and relinquished the light heavyweight belt in August 2020 to move up to heavyweight
5. Jones had prepared for this move up by packing on more than 25 pounds of muscle and weighed in at 248 pounds for the fight
6. UFC president Dana White said Jones went into the Octagon and treated Gane "like he was just a little kid
7. This win sets up a potential fight with Stipe Miocic, the most successful heavyweight fighter in UFC history and a former two-time champion
8. Jones owns several UFC records, including the longest unbeaten streak, victories in title fights, and title defenses
9. This was Jones' first finish since 2018 and first submission victory since 2012
10. Despite his impressive career and accolades, Jones remains grounded and aware that pride comes before the fall
