UFC 285: Jon Jones Wins Debut Heavyweight Bout Against Ciryl Gane

Las Vegas, Nevada – Jon Jones, formerly the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, won his highly anticipated debut heavyweight bout against French mixed martial artist Ciryl Gane in a unanimous decision at UFC 285 on Saturday night.

Despite the rumors of a broken hand, Gane put up a strong fight in the early rounds with his speed and striking skill. But Jones, who weighed in at 248 pounds, was able to use his size and experience to take control in the later rounds and win on all three judges’ scorecards.

The fight became even more intense during the final faceoffs before the bout, where Jones had a tense staredown with Gane. Surprisingly, Conor McGregor made a cameo appearance during the faceoffs, drawing cheers from the crowd.

Jones was a heavy favorite going into the fight, with Betfair offering a bet of £10 to get £30 in free bets on the former champion. Now with a win in the heavyweight division, Jones has once again cemented his status as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history.

“I’m just happy to be here, happy to perform for the fans, and happy to get the win,” Jones said in his post-fight interview. “I’m looking forward to what’s next for me in this division.”

With Jones now in the heavyweight division, the MMA world is eagerly anticipating potential matchups with other top heavyweights, including Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic.