Jon Jones took just two minutes to become UFC heavyweight champion
‘Bones’ is the new heavyweight champion of the world after quickly tapping out Ciryl Gane in theCiryl Gane was no match for Jon Jones at UFC 285The former two-time light-heavyweight champion ate a low blow early before taking Gane down to the floor and beginning to work on submissions.
The 35-year-old expressed an interest in fighting former two-time heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, who he has been heavily linked to facing previously, in July. “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.”
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