Jon Jones makes long-awaited return to UFC Octagon at heavyweight at UFC 285
Jon Jones makes long-awaited return to UFC Octagon at heavyweight at UFC 285.
Jon Jones returns from a 1,120-day layoff to face Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 285 and win, he would become the first fighter ever to have his first professional fight at heavyweight come in a UFC title fight.
This would be a significant achievement in the sport of MMA, and it would further solidify Jones’ legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time.
Jon Jones Past History In The Ring
Jones is one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history since he became the youngest champion in UFC history at 23 years, 243 days.
He is one of only 11 fighters with 20 or more UFC wins, and he is one of just three fighters with at least 20 wins in a single division, all of which came at light heavyweight.
The other two fighters are Jim Miller with 21 lightweight wins and Neil Magny with 20 welterweight wins.
Jones’ MMA record is officially 26-1 with 1 no contest, and even his only loss came via disqualification against Matt Hamill, a fight that he was dominating.
Despite this loss, Jones has been considered one of the most dominant fighters in UFC history, having defeated some of the biggest names in the sport and successfully defended his title numerous times.
Jones is also the first fighter ever to make his professional debut at heavyweight in a UFC title fight. The last fighter to make his weight class debut in a UFC title fight was Israel Adesanya in 2021 against Jan Blachowicz (lost light heavyweight title bout).
Who is Ciryl Gane?
Ciryl Gane is considered one of the most technical strikers in the history of the heavyweight division in the UFC. He has showcased his striking prowess in all 9 of his UFC fights, outstriking all of his opponents.
In fact, he has compiled the largest significant strike differential for any man in their first 9 UFC appearances, with a significant strike differential of +503 strikes. This is a testament to Gane’s striking accuracy and precision.
Gane has gotten to the top of this list by way of world-class striking both offensively and defensively.
He has the best significant strike accuracy and defense among active heavyweights while also ranking within the top 5 in the division’s history.
What Does Vegas Say?
Jon Jones opened as a -115 favorite over Ciryl Gane at Caesars and has since been bet out to -160. It’s the tightest line in any Jon Jones fight since UFC 93 when he beat the late Stephan Bonnar.
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