Former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones moved a step closer to regaining the title that was stripped from him when he defeated Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197 on Saturday and became the 205-pound interim titleholder. Following the fight, fighters reacted to Jones’ return via Twitter.
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Says left shin is bruised. Feet hurt. pic.twitter.com/L4Qfv60uST
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 24, 2016
Much respect to @JonnyBones and @003_OSP — Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) April 24, 2016
Slams, combos and more. Jones returns to form with win in tonight’s UFC 197 main event! WATCH! https://t.co/JJb7Dp1jGQ
— Cris Cyborg (@criscyborg) April 24, 2016
That may have been DC’s best chance to beat Jones… #ufc197 — The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) April 24, 2016
@JonnyBones don’t be hard on yourself you wiped that ring rust off with ease your so ready to conquer the entire sport #loveyoubro
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) April 24, 2016
. @JonBonesJones flipping off @dc_mma after the fight, and they laugh about it. good times — Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) April 24, 2016
RESPECT to OSP #UFC197
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 24, 2016
Say what you want now but there’s no comments box in the win/loss column. #UFC197 — James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) April 24, 2016
If @003_OSP get with the right trainers he’s gonna be insane
— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) April 24, 2016
A win is a win congrats @JonnyBones great to see u back #UFC197 — Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) April 24, 2016
he’s back @JonnyBones beast…
— Antonio Pezao Silva (@BigfootSilva) April 24, 2016
Welcome back @JonnyBones!! #UFC197 — Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) April 24, 2016
Can’t hate, have to appreciate what he has accomplished. Congrats to my old pal and former roomate @JonnyBones #UFC197
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) April 24, 2016
That was the real @JonnyBones On the mic tonight- Welcome back Amigo @ufc #UFC197 Great job @003_OSP in the 5 Rnd Battle — Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) April 24, 2016
Great 2 see @JonnyBones back in the octagon! Congrats on the win. Can’t wait 4 belt unification!!! #UFC197
— Tarec Saffiedine (@tarecfighter) April 24, 2016
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