Ciryl Gane News
Jon Jones explains why Ciryl Gane tapped out so quickly at UFC 285: “I could hear his spine popping”
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2023
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has explained why Ciryl Gane tapped so quickly last Saturday. ‘Bones’ made his long-awaited return to the octagon at UFC 285 against ‘Bon Gamin’. The bout was Jones’ first in over three years, and it was also his heavyweight debut. While the former champion long teased he’d move to the weight class, he finally made the move up last weekend.
Watch Israel Adesanya’s live reaction to Jon Jones finishing Ciryl Gane at UFC 285: “F**k that’s impressive”
Harry Kettle - March 7, 2023
Israel Adesanya has released footage of him reacting to Jon Jones’ impressive win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. Last Saturday night, Jon Jones demolished Ciryl Gane in their UFC 285 main event. It took just over two minutes for ‘Bones’ to lock in a choke and become the new UFC heavyweight champion.
What's next for the stars of UFC 285?
Cole Shelton - March 6, 2023
The UFC returned to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday for UFC 285 which saw the heavyweight and women’s flyweight titles up for grabs. In the main event, Jon Jones was ending his three-year-long layoff and making his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane for the vacant title. The co-main event saw Valentina Shevchenko defending her flyweight strap against Alexa Grasso.
Demetrious Johnson believes Jon Jones could've defeated Ciryl Gane without weight change: "He could've done that weighing 205!"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2023
Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson wasn’t shocked by Jon Jones‘ successful return. ‘Bones’ made his long-awaited return to the octagon in the main event of UFC 285 over the weekend. While his return was long in the making, so was his move to heavyweight. On Saturday night, Jones competed in the weight class for the first time, facing Ciryl Gane.
Dana White reacts to Jon Jones dominant victory over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285: “Jones went in there and treated him like a little kid”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2023
UFC president Dana White has given his reaction to Jon Jones’ dominant win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. On Saturday night, Jon Jones demolished Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 285. With just a few minutes gone in the fight, Jones was able to take Gane down and submit him with relative ease.
Pros react after Jon Jones runs through Ciryl Gane at UFC 285
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 285 event was headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. Jones (27-1 MMA) and Gane (11-2 MMA) collided for the promotion’s vacant world heavyweight title under the bright lights of T-Mobile Arena.
UFC 285 Results: Jon Jones stops Ciryl Gane in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 285 event is headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. Jones (26-1 MMA) and Gane (11-1 MMA) will be squaring off for the promotion’s currently vacant world heavyweight title.
UFC 285: 'Jones vs. Gane' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 285 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane. Jones (26-1 MMA) and Gane (11-1 MMA) will be squaring off for the promotion’s currently vacant world heavyweight title.
Stipe Miocic reveals prediction for Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285: "He's a big man"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has chimed in with his prediction for tomorrow’s main event. In the main event of UFC 285, Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane will battle for vacant heavyweight gold. The belt was left vacant after Francis Ngannou exited the promotion in January. The bout has captured the imagination of fans and fighters alike, and several have given their prediction.
Stipe Miocic reveals UFC has informed him he will face winner of Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane in July
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic already has his summer plans. This Saturday night at UFC 285, Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane will collide in the headliner. The winner of the bout will also crown the heavyweight champion. Francis Ngannou famously vacated the championship when he left the UFC in January.
Israel Adesanya picks Ciryl Gane to defeat Jon Jones at UFC 285: "He's a new breed of heavyweight"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has given his thoughts on UFC 285’s headliner. The main event will see the return of former light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ has been out of the octagon for over the years, since his controversial decision win over Dominick Reyes in February 2020. Following that win, he vacated his championship with the goal of moving up.
Ciryl Gane advises Jon Jones to stay focused after downplaying striking: "I'm going to be focused on that"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2023
UFC heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane is advising Jon Jones to stay focused during fight week. ‘Bon Gamin’ has been out of action since his clash with Tai Tuivasa at UFC Paris last November. In that outing, Gane had to survive an early knockdown, but wound up winning by third-round knockout. The win was an important one for the Frenchman, as it helped him rebound from his loss to Francis Ngannou prior in the year.
UFC 285 | Pro fighters make their picks for Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023
In the main event of UFC 285, Jon Jones is set to end his three-year-long layoff against Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title. Heading into the fight, Jones is a -166 favorite while the Frenchman is a +130 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros are nearly unanimous in thinking Jones uses his wrestling to win the fight and become the heavyweight champ.
Ciryl Gane believes Jon Jones' "time is done" ahead of UFC 285, vows to finish him to win heavyweight title
Cole Shelton - February 28, 2023
Ciryl Gane thinks Jon Jones’ time in the UFC is done. Gane and Jones are set to headline UFC 285 on Saturday night in Las Vegas for the vacant heavyweight title. It is the first time Jones will fight in three years and Gane believes he is a tough matchup for ‘Bones’ due to his size and speed.
Ciryl Gane reacts after Jon Jones diminishes his striking: "We’re going to do the job in the cage, and we will see"
Lewis Simpson - February 28, 2023
Ciryl Gane has responded after Jon Jones questioned his striking ability ahead of their upcoming heavyweight title fight at UFC 285. This Saturday, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Gane aim’s to secure UFC gold for the second time in his short mixed martial arts career. The Frenchman fell short in his first attempt at UFC 270 against his former training partner Francis Ngannou.
Henry Cejudo shares bold prediction for Saturday’s Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane title fight at UFC 285: “I promise you that”
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2023
Henry Cejudo has given his official prediction for this weekend’s main event between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. At UFC 285, Jon Jones will return to the Octagon for the first time in three years. In doing so, he’ll challenge for the UFC heavyweight championship against Ciryl Gane.
Sergei Pavlovich tabbed as backup fighter for Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285
Josh Evanoff - February 27, 2023
Sergei Pavlovich has been tabbed as the backup fighter for UFC 285’s main event. This Saturday night in Las Vegas, Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane will go head to head for heavyweight supremacy. The winner of the contest will be crowned the UFC’s heavyweight champion. The title had been vacated by Francis Ngannou in January, as ‘The Predator’ left the promotion to focus on boxing.
Chael Sonnen believes Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane shows lack of competition in UFC heavyweight division: "I don’t know if we’ve had a less deserving heavyweight match"
Josh Evanoff - February 27, 2023
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen believes UFC 285’s main event shows a bad sign for the heavyweight division. This Saturday night on ESPN pay-per-view, Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane will collide in the main event. For ‘Bones’, the fight will be his first in the weight class and his first heavyweight fight ever. Jones has been out of action since his controversial decision win over Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 in 2020.