I'm back: Jon Jones ahead of heavyweight title fight against Ciryl Gane
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Jon Jones, the former UFC light-heavyweight champion, moves up a division. He is back in the octagon after three years. On Sunday, Jones would fight Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title.
UFC 285 headline event- Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane:Jon Jones, who returns to the (Ultimate Fighting Championship) octagon on Sunday (March 5) for the heavyweight fight against Ciryl Gane, said on Friday(March 2) that he is honoured and grateful to be back. Addressing the pre-fight press conference, Jones said, "Three hard years of dedication and focus. And I'm back. I'm just so grateful."
Jones, 35, the former UFC light heavyweight champion and one of the greatest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters of all time, dismissed concerns over having lack of experience in the heavyweight division. "I have trained with some of the best heavyweights in the UFC. I'm just stronger than I have ever been. But heavyweights is nothing new to me."
The American also showed respect to his opponent Ciryl Gane by saying he has great footwork and striking.
Meanwhile, Gane (from France), who was part of Friday's press conference, called Jon Jones the greatest of all time (GOAT) and said it will be a great fight. "I'm aware of what MMA is. I just want to do well in the cage against a big guy like him (Jon Jones). It is a big test for me," Gane said.
THE RETURN IS HERE!! @JonnyBones meets @Ciryl_Gane in his comeback fight for the heavyweight title this Saturday!
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Friday, March 3, 2023 at 8:06 am