UFC 285 is set to be one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, as light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will make his long-awaited move to the heavyweight division to take on French-Cameroonian fighter Francis Ngannou for the heavyweight title.
Jones, who has been the light heavyweight champion since 2011, has been teasing a move to the heavyweight division for some time now. He has been bulking up and putting on muscle mass in preparation for the move, and the results of his hard work were on full display at the UFC 285 weigh-ins.
Jones stepped on the scale and weighed in at a whopping 248 pounds, a full 20 pounds heavier than his usual light heavyweight weight. The transformation was remarkable, as Jones looked absolutely jacked and ready to take on the challenge of the heavyweight division.
The fight between Jones and Ngannou is sure to be an exciting one, as both fighters are known for their powerful striking and knockout power. Jones is the more experienced fighter, but Ngannou has been on an absolute tear in the heavyweight division, knocking out all five of his opponents in the first round.
The fight will be a true test of Jones’s ability to compete at the highest level in the heavyweight division, and it will be interesting to see how he fares against the powerful Ngannou.
No matter who wins, the fight is sure to be an exciting one, and fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown between two of the best fighters in the world. UFC 285 is sure to be an event to remember, and it will be interesting to see how Jones fares in his heavyweight debut.