Firas Zahabi: Georges St-Pierre Asked Me Not To Corner Jon Jones Title Fight

Tristar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi has revealed that he backed out of cornering Jon Jones’ first light heavyweight title fight at the request of Georges St-Pierre. Jones is set to make his return to the cage at UFC 285 in a fight for the UFC’s vacant …

Tristar Gym head coach Firas Zahabi has revealed that he backed out of cornering Jon Jones’ first light heavyweight title fight at the request of Georges St-Pierre. Jones is set to make his return to the cage at UFC 285 in a fight for the UFC’s vacant heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. The 35-year-old last…

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Ciryl Gane Laughs Off Jon Jones’ Striking Remarks: ‘It’s Not Possible For Him To Get In My Head’

UFC heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane has responded after having his striking credentials doubted by Jon Jones ahead of their upcoming fight. This weekend at UFC 285, Gane will look to secure his place on the throne at the second time of trying. Previou…

UFC heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane has responded after having his striking credentials doubted by Jon Jones ahead of their upcoming fight. This weekend at UFC 285, Gane will look to secure his place on the throne at the second time of trying. Previously, the Frenchman failed to emerge as the undisputed king in his unification…

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Ciryl Gane issues warning to Jon Jones ahead of UFC 285: ‘No need to talk, we’ll do the job in the cage’

Ciryl Gane Jon Jones UFC 285 WarningFormer interim UFC heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane has urged former two-time light heavyweight titleholder, Jon Jones to halt his words ahead of their title showdown this weekend at UFC 285 – insisting they will do their proverbial talking in the Octagon. Gane, the current #1 ranked heavyweight contender, returns to the sport this weekend at […]

Ciryl Gane Jon Jones UFC 285 Warning

Former interim UFC heavyweight champion, Ciryl Gane has urged former two-time light heavyweight titleholder, Jon Jones to halt his words ahead of their title showdown this weekend at UFC 285 – insisting they will do their proverbial talking in the Octagon.

Gane, the current #1 ranked heavyweight contender, returns to the sport this weekend at UFC 285 in Las Vegas, Nevada – attempting to clinch the vacant heavyweight championship at the second time of trying.

For Jones, the look-see-do fighter snaps a three year hiatus from the sport in his T-Mobile Arena outing this weekend against Gane, having most recently competed in February 2020 in a successful light heavyweight championship defense against Dominick Reyes.

Booking his return to the sport back in January, Jones’ return comes off the back of former undisputed champion, Francis Ngannou’s departure from the UFC having completed his contractual obligations with the organization in December of last year. 

However, ahead of his comeback this weekend, Jones has debated with fans regarding the ability of Gane as a technical kickboxer – insisting past foe and recent PFL mover, Thiago Santos is far more dangerous than the Frenchman. 

Man, I just finished watching my Thiago Santos fight again,Jon Jones tweeted. “I think it’s crazy that you guys consider (Ciryl) Gane the most technical kickboxer I’ve ever faced. Everything Thiago did have bad intentions on it. Dude had lightning speed, power, explosiveness. (And) Crazy versatility.” 

Ciryl Gane sends warning to Jon Jones ahead of UFC 285

Urging Jones to save his words for when they stand opposite each other inside the Octagon this Saturday night, Ciryl Gane issued a warning to the Rochester native.

Don’t need to talk, my friend,” Ciryl Gane said of Jon Jones during an interview with TMZ Sports ahead of UFC 285. “We’re going to do the job in the cage. And we will see.” 

Retaining his number one rank in the official heavyweight ranks back in July of last year, Gane headlined UFC Fight Night Paris in the promotion’s first venture to France – stopping Australian heavyweight, Tai Tuivasa with third round strikes. 

Ciryl Gane on Fight vs. ‘The GOAT’ Jon Jones at UFC 285: ‘This Is a Pleasure for Me’

Ciryl Gane is excited about his upcoming bout with Jon Jones this weekend at UFC 285, which will mark Jones’ first foray into the heavyweight division.…

Ciryl Gane is excited about his upcoming bout with Jon Jones this weekend at UFC 285, which will mark Jones’ first foray into the heavyweight division.…

Sergei Pavlovich to serve as backup for UFC 285 main event between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane

sergei pavlovichUFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich is set to serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 285 main event between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane. Since his first and only career loss back in late 2018, Sergei Pavlovich torched his way through his next five opponents all within the first round. He would cap this run […]

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UFC heavyweight Sergei Pavlovich is set to serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 285 main event between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane.

Since his first and only career loss back in late 2018, Sergei Pavlovich torched his way through his next five opponents all within the first round. He would cap this run off with two back-to-back one-minute demolitions of heavyweight sluggers, Tai Tuivasa and Derrick Lewis.

For his efforts, Pavlovich has been rewarded with a No.3 ranking and has now been announced as the backup for this weekend’s main event. UFC president Dana White had previously mentioned that a fighter was set to weigh in, but did not mention the fighter by name.

Sergei Pavlovich is the heavyweight backup to this week’s UFC 285 main event, per his manager Ali Abdelaziz Dana White mentioned last weekend there is a backup in place. Pavlovich will weigh-in on Friday in Vegas, per Abdelaziz.’- ESPN’s Brett Okamoto.

Jones will make his Octagon return after three-year hiatus from the sport and will take on Gane for the UFC title, which was recently vacated by former champion Francis Ngannou.

Jones’ last performance left much to be desired, squeaking out a decision win over Dominick Reyes – a fight which left many onlookers feeling as though the judges gave it to the wrong man.

As for Gane, the Frenchman is coming off an impressive bounce-back win over Tai Tuivasa following his first career loss at the hands of Francis Ngannou.

The bout has all the makings of a great one, but has public opinion split. While Jones’ is an all-time great, is he still the same fighter he once was, and how will the move up the heavyweight suit him? Alternatively, will Gane be able to fend off Jones’ offensive grappling enough to implement his dynamic kickboxing?

How does Sergei Pavlovich match up against these Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane?

Chael Sonnen: UFC 285 Features Two “Least Deserving” Heavyweight Title Contenders in Jon Jones and Cyril Gane

Chael Sonnen feels the upcoming title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane was made because the promotion had no other choice. Jones and Gane will square off for the vacant heavyweight belt this Saturday at UFC 285. The fight came together shortly af…

Chael Sonnen feels the upcoming title fight between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane was made because the promotion had no other choice. Jones and Gane will square off for the vacant heavyweight belt this Saturday at UFC 285. The fight came together shortly after it was announced that Francis Ngannou had parted ways with the…

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