UFC 285: Jon Jones CHOKES OUT Ciryl Gane in TWO minutes to become HW champ and solidify his status as the GOAT
JON JONES successfully returned from a THREE-YEAR lay-off to capture the heavyweight crown and further stake his claim to be the greatest fighter of all time.
Eleven years after first toying with a move up to heavyweight, Jones challenged Frenchman Ciryl Gane for the vacant title in the main event of UFC 285 in Las Vegas.
MMA fans had there doubts ahead of the former light-heavyweight champion’s date with destiny, with many believing Father Time had caught up with him in his last outing.
But he silenced the doubters with a stunning first round submission victory over Gane to become a two-division champion and further cement his already concrete legacy in the sport.
An elated Jones said: “First and foremost, I gotta give thanks to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
“Without him, I never would’ve made it this far.”
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