David Bridges
Craig Jones‘ weigh-in kiss could possibly be a tactic completely different fighters ought to decide on up … ‘set off he took down Gabi Garcia after planting the smooch on her pre-match.
The Australian grappler dominated his 6’2″ opponent from the opening bell … though she drew out the battle a bit sooner than lastly tapping out inside the second spherical of the intergender bout.
GG — who’s mulled over an intergender battle like this for years — has quite a few gold medals and world championships inside the sport … nevertheless, she merely couldn’t take care of Jones who’s moreover among the many greatest Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes of all time.
Garcia was clearly emotional after the battle … and, followers in attendance confirmed a ton of affection for the intrepid fighter — cheering her on as she turned visibly emotional inside the battle’s aftermath.
In any case, the emotion on Garcia’s face acquired right here from extra of the loss … starting with Jones kissing her in the middle of the weigh-in — a switch she felt went technique over the highway.
If in case you have not seen the clip … Jones and Garcia technique each other — sooner than CJ reaches up, pulls Garcia’s face proper all the way down to his and kisses her full on the lips.
Garcia’s immediately pissed and begins chasing him throughout the room — sooner than screaming out Jones crossed the highway. Gabi virtually known as the battle off nevertheless in the long run agreed to bear with it after quite a few prodding messages Jones posted on-line.
Bottom line … Jones might need acquired the battle — nevertheless, Garcia really appeared identical to the people’s champ post-match.
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