“Where You at Jon Jones”: Usually Poised Ciryl Gane’s Intense Call Out With a Specific Date and Venue Set Off UFC Fans

Jon Jones has been teasing the fans about his return to the UFC as a heavyweight fighter for about a decade now. Although he promised that, he hasn’t been able to debut in the heavyweight category. However, with the news circling around with the netizens, it seems like ‘Bones’ has been getting challenges from around the world. One such challenger is Ciryl Gane, the French heavyweight mixed martial artist. Although the French fighter called out Jones a year ago, it seems like the pending fight could happen this year in March.

Earlier, Jones declared his goals for 2023. Without a doubt, his goals aligned with him landing in the Octagon against a heavyweight fighter. Finally, as the challenges get issued, the fans can hope to see the fighter in action soon enough.

Fans react to Cyril Gane challenging Jon Jones

‘Bon Gamin’ recently issued a challenge to ‘Bones’. Gane took to social media and expressed his interest in fighting the former light heavyweight champion. The French fighter wrote, “Where  you at @JonnyBones?” Furthermore, he declared that he was available to fight in March at Las Vegas. He said, “I’m free this March, Vegas.”

The fans were in fact excited after knowing about the matchup as the news circled on Instagram. Although Jones previously teased the fans to fight against Francis Ngannou, the people simply don’t feel like Gane would be a bad opponent. Without a doubt, the fans believe the fight would be nothing short of interesting.

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Here is what fans had to say:

• This would be so fun and technical in the standup, but I think Jon has a sizable edge with wrestling and grappling
• F**K YES!! Make this fight for the vacant HW title, assuming Francis doesn’t come back
• Good fight to make Jon has options but i dont see him fight more than 2-3 fights at HW especially if the first fight is for the title and he captures it.
• Someone make that fight happen one day
• Lets go. Ngannou’s not coming back lets stop playing with the fans, gane is the runner-up for sure, interesting matchup
• Greatest fight to make in 2023
• That would be the most competitive fight in Heavyweight honestly!!! Im in!!!
• That’s a good fight. I’d be scared to say I think gane has better fight iq than jones but we’ll see if jones still got it
• If it’s for a vacant title then yeah this makes sense but we’d prefer that Francis matchup
• I’d definitely watch

Jon Jones’ goal for 2023

To begin the new year, Jones made a strong resolution that put the fans on the edge. He took to social media and declared himself a champion in 2023. He wrote, “#Champion2023.” The fighter made a promise about a decade ago to enter the world of heavyweights. However, given the current situation, the fans might soon see the warrior as a heavyweight.

The fighter was expected to go against Ngannou for a shot at the heavyweight title. Although the details are still unclear, Jones’ resolution to become the champion isn’t something to be taken lightly. 

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