After a three-year hiatus, former UFC champion Jon Jones made his comeback for the heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane in the headlining bout of UFC 285 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UFC 285: Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane
Round 1
Jones opens with a low kick. Early groin kick from Gane to Jones calls a time out. Jones gets a left hand over the top and a right. Jones controlling the center of the octagon. Jones is pressuring Gane into the cage. Jones gets a takedown. He takes his back and gets a hook in. Gane avoids. Jones does well and locks in a guillotine. Jones is on top of Gane and gets the tap.
Official Result: Jon Jones defeats Ciryl Gane by guillotine choke submission (R1, 2:04).
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