UFC 232 main event saw the long awaited rematch between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson. In the end, the same person got his hand raised, but this time it had a definite finish.
After edging out the first two rounds, Jones managed to get a takedown on the third, and he ended the fight with the brutal ground and pound he has been known for.
Watch highlights from the contest below, along with a snippet from our play-by-play of the event:
Lead elbow lands from @JonnyBones in round 1! #UFC232 pic.twitter.com/iEnromj4vv
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Jones gets the takedown in round 3, and starts landing those short elbows! #UFC232 pic.twitter.com/P0wQpABwYr
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"The goal is to finish this fight, and that's what I'll do. I'll finish this fight."@JonnyBones at the press conference on Thursday #UFC232 pic.twitter.com/oADLr4HxOq
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Jones. Gustafsson. Our crew breaks down this Light Heavyweight rematch! pic.twitter.com/1QSokyNkpk
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Round 2 - Jones kicking the body and inside of the leg. Jones misses badly with a left hook. Jones shoots again but gets nowhere. Gustafsson with a body shot. He lands a right and a slapping left. Hard body kick from Jones. Jones gets poked in the eye. Doctor is in to look at it. He’s good to go. They restart after about a minute. They trade kicks. Gustafsson presses with his boxing. He lands a left. Jones with a body shot and left hook. Outside leg kick. Gustafsson misses with a spinning elbow. Oblique kick from Jones. Hard leg kick from Jones. They trade in close. Another leg kick from Jones. Head kick is blocked. Another inside leg kick. Shovel hook from Jones. Gustafsso with a right over the top. Jones with a jab. Jones with an elbow on a clinch break. Jones with a spin kick. 10-9 Jones.
Round 3 - Jones with a left hook. Gustafsson with a stiff left. Jones gets a takedown. He immediately looks to throw elbows. Jones is in half guard. He tries to pin one of Gustafsson’s arms. He slides over onto Gustafsson’s bak. Big shots! Gustafsson looks out! Jon Jones is the champion once again!
Jon Jones defeated Alexander Gustafsson via KO (strikes), 2:02 of round 3