Pros react after Jon Jones runs through Ciryl Gane at UFC 285

By Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023

Tonight’s UFC 285 event was headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane.

Jon Jones, Ciryl Gane, UFC, UFC 285

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.

Jon Jones was returning to the Octagon for the first time in over three years this evening. ‘Bones’ had last competed in February of 2020, where he defeated Dominick Reyes to successfully defend the light heavyweight title.

Meanwhile, Ciryl Gane (11-2 MMA) was most previously seen in action back in September of 2022, where he scored a sensational knockout victory over Tai Tuivasa. That highlight reel finish got former interim heavyweight champion back in the win column, as ‘Bon Gamin’ had previously suffered a decision loss to Francis Ngannou for the unified heavyweight championship at UFC 270.

Tonight’s UFC 285 main event proved to be a one-sided contest. After landing a few good strikes on the feet, Jon Jones was able to get the fight to the floor in the early moments of the opening round. From there, ‘Bones’ went on to secure a fight-ending choke. The result solidified Jones’ status as the GOAT of mixed martial arts.

Official UFC 285 Result: Jon Jones def. Ciryl Gane via submission at 2:14 of Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Jones vs. Gane’ below:

https://twitter.com/chitoveraUFC/status/1632255980229779458

https://twitter.com/volkan_oezdemir/status/1632256268474695680

Post-fight reactions to Jon Jones defeating Ciryl Gane in tonight’s UFC 285 main event:

https://twitter.com/chitoveraUFC/status/1632257338433486848

https://twitter.com/twrecks155/status/1632258292637417472

https://twitter.com/jamie_mullarkey/status/1632258284022542337

https://twitter.com/Amanda_Leoa/status/1632259726904897536

Who would you like to see Jon Jones fight next following his submission victory over Ciryl Gane in tonight’s pay-per-view headliner? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!