At UFC 285, Jon Jones was seconds away from refusing to fight Ciryl Gane and walking back to the locker room over a tape issue. The issue was that Jones was not happy with the way his hands were taped, and he was not willing to fight until the issue was resolved.
The issue began when Jones was in the Octagon and noticed that the tape on his hands was not to his liking. He immediately began to complain to the referee and the UFC officials, and he was adamant that he would not fight until the issue was resolved. Jones was so adamant that he was willing to walk back to the locker room and refuse to fight if the issue was not resolved.
The UFC officials quickly scrambled to try and resolve the issue, and they eventually managed to get the tape to Jones’ liking. Jones then agreed to fight, and the fight went ahead as planned.
The incident was a reminder of how serious Jones takes his preparation for fights, and how he will not compromise on his standards. Jones is one of the most dominant fighters in the UFC, and he has a reputation for being one of the most professional fighters in the sport.
The incident also showed that the UFC is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that their fighters are happy and comfortable before they step into the Octagon. The UFC officials were quick to act and resolve the issue, and they showed that they are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that their fighters are ready to compete.
Overall, the incident showed that Jon Jones is one of the most professional fighters in the UFC, and that the UFC is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that their fighters are happy and comfortable before they step into the Octagon. It was a reminder of how serious Jones takes his preparation for fights, and how he will not compromise on his standards.