In August 2020, Jon Jones introduced that he was vacating the UFC gentle heavyweight title with the intentions of shifting as much as the heavyweight division. Three years after his final struggle within the 205-pound weight class, Jones returned to the octagon to struggle Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight championship at UFC 285.
There was uncertainty about how Jones would have a look at heavyweight and the way a lot of an element would three years away from competitors play within the struggle. 124 seconds into the struggle, Jones defeated Gane through guillotine choke and added a two-division champion to his Corridor of Fame resume. Have a look again and Jones’ heavyweight debut and spectacular efficiency.
Ciryl Gane vs Jon Jones | Full Struggle Video
Jones takes on former two-time titleholder Stipe Miocic within the UFC 309 essential occasion on Nov. 16 at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis. It will be Jones’ first heavyweight title protection and could possibly be his ultimate struggle. The 2 had been beforehand anticipated to headline UFC 295 final November, however Jones withdrew as a consequence of a pectoral muscle damage.
