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Ben Davies

Khabib's dad's prediction about Jon Jones comes true with win at UFC 285

Jon Jones fulfilled Khabib Nurmagomedov's dad's prophecy by becoming UFC heavyweight champion last weekend.

UFC superstar Jones returned to the cage after three years away and choked out Cyril Gane in the first round at UFC 285 to become heavyweight champion. Jones is now a two-weight champion, making the switch successfully having reigned as light-heavyweight champion before his hiatus from the octagon.

'Bones' appears to have solidified his place with the majority of fans as the greatest fighter to have ever graced the promotion, given his only UFC defeat has come in disqualification against Matt Hamill. And Nurmagomedov's late father Abdulmanap insisted six years ago that the American has unmatched talent.

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