Eleven years after first toying with a move up to heavyweight, Jones challenged Frenchman Ciryl Gane for the vacant title in the main event of UFC 285 in Las Vegas.

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MMA fans had there doubts ahead of the former light-heavyweight champion’s date with destiny, with many believing Father Time had caught up with him in his last outing.

But he silenced the doubters with a stunning first round submission victory over Gane to become a two-division champion and further cement his already concrete legacy in the sport.

An elated Jones said: “First and foremost, I gotta give thanks to my lord and saviour Jesus Christ.

“Without him, I never would’ve made it this far.”

ones immediately took the centre of the octagon after rising from his traditional crouch stance.

They traded leg kicks early doors but Gane brought a halt to the action with an accidental low blow – much to the disappointment of the crowd.

Jones, 35, quickly recovered and went back at the Frenchman.

Gane was light on his feet from the get-go and looked to pick Jones apart from distance.

Wrestling phenom Jones nearly bagged an early takedown off a leg kick but was unable to complete it.

Apex predator Jones was encouraged, however, and started stalking Gane like a hungry animal.

And he managed to bring the fight down to his domain by beautifully slipping a right hand with and scoring a takedown with a level change.

Gane tried to work his way back up to his feet but soon found himself with his back pressed up against the cage.

Jones managed to cinch in a guillotine choke, but Gane initially defended it well.

But Jones managed to re-apply it and send the arena into pandemonium by drawing a tap from Gane.

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