The Key to Jon Jones Securing the Heavyweight Crown 👑 | UFC 285 BREAKDOWN
Brendan Fitzgerald and Sayif Saud preview the UFC 285 main event title fight between Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane. UFC 285 main card action kicks off on Saturday, March 4, at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.
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Not sure if Sayif has done these breakdowns before for UFC, but this was one of the best MMA breakdowns I've seen. Bring Sayif back for every PPV.
Yeah, he does them quite frequently. I agree, he's very good.👍🏾💯
Was thinking the same thing
fr that was a great analysist
Nah Luke Thomas does actual MMA breakdowns.
I agree wow
This analysis was excellent from top to bottom. Great work, this guy knows his stuff.
He's the one who replaced James Kraus as Brandon Moreno's coach! Legit martial arts mind.
He's a coach
Could be a half hour if he didn't say everything twice
Sayif Saud has a good mind for the sport his game plan for Brandon to be victorious was great
favorite momemnt is that they cant say rozenstruik
Brendan standing there for an hour is really impressive
He’s on the clock
I actually really like the dynamic between them and how Brendan just lets Sayif get deep into the analysis without interruption.
Brendan loves it too!😉
give these men some goddamn chairs
I see him feint once in a while.
Love him or hate him. It's pretty fkn exciting to have Jones back.
Hes back to maybe fight once a year but most likely not. Pass
@@bushisback112 & yet you’re still watching the fight this Saturday lol
@@bushisback112 hater
I’m
Jons
Massive massive props for the incredibly deep and accurate analysis but, also, massive props to the guy just listening and asking questions only when needed. This is top quality sports journalism, I only wish all sports had this kind of an analysis ahead of games/matches.
You haven't seen and heard Ariel breakdown the finer points of unarmed combat? It's the bees knees zzzzzzZING
Exactly, the other guy just listened. It's incredibly hard to see these days because everyone is so sure of their opinion and wants to talk.
@@cletusharrison9918 exactly, no one wants to be silent and learn from the experts so you yourself become smarter
Dan Hardy breakdowns are really good too. Please review
Having two people makes it way more interesting, even if one guy is only actively listening. An active listener, makes the show work so well. I love it.
Sayif Saud has to be one of the best analysts out there. I love every breakdown that he does. He does not missing anything.
The dude in the left, props to him standing there for the analysis 👏.
I would have slapped the little dude bald head a couple times.
No one can stand there better than fitzgerald 😤😤😤😤
I will listen attentively always 🫡
As long as a Mexican crowd isn’t throwing drinks near him while commentating with Bisping, Brendan is a solid and dependable coworker who would never abandon his post.
I will have to agree with everyone else. This was an amazing breakdown. No wonder this guys brings so many fighters to the contender series. Sounds like a great mastermind.
I think a good eye poke at the start of round 3 would definitely secure the heavyweight crown.
I hope to God they don't let it be a poke fest with cage grabbing and glove fingering
It's okay tho bc Ciryl's gonna land no less than 5 hammerfists to the back of Jones' head.
As opposed to gane elbowing and hammerfisting the back of the head?
oh god stop crying. a poke isn’t going to break cyril or make Jon, so let’s not act like that’s a game changer.
I am shocked, I was expecting a bad eye poke from Jon. He has turned a corner, this was one of his most decisive and clean victories in his late career.
This is a great analysis. Very good break downs on both fighters.
Saud vs Hardy who yall got? 🤔
@@mykedynomite HARDY is more fun and enjoyable and informative about fighting skills, Saud has mastermind of tactics so he gives more detailed everything. I would go with Saud.
Sayif Saud is a master at analyzing even a novice can understand the nuances
Ciryl has not had a longer reach than everyone he has fought, he fought Francis who has an 83 inch reach.
Volkov too
@@jacobschuman5219 Gane has an 81 inch reach, Volkov has an 80 inch reach.
True. Gane is 0-1 against fighters with a longer reach.
@@Thirty. that could be a factor
@@pistisbalu2021 except he won on the feet pretty clearly against Francis.
Wow, Jon gets so technical with his eye poke setups. Incredible.
Jones fan but solid dig lol
Reminds me to certain cheater in the Welterweight division
@@pokemonovice9758 who might that be? 👀
@@pokemonovice9758 of* not to
@@pokemonovice9758you must be a belal fan
I really liked Sayif’s breakdown and analysis in this video. I really hope that we get more of these videos for upcoming UFC events.
This breakdown is nothing short of incredible! Amazing commentary
Never miss a Ban Ruten breakdown
Thats not Bass
Lol.
😂
@@SACTOWNOGwhoosh
Lmao, the thumbnail had me fooled
Man DC was in amazing shape, he worked his ass off that camp
And still cried
@@DonOrFinito I can see why, he put everything into that camp.
7:32 awesome point about how AS tried to counter Jon's reaching, and how Jon had an answer for that too. Gr8 analysis. I would offer that it all builds off of his reach advantage. Imo it all starts w that for Jon's striking. If he doesn't have that big reach advantage, I'm excited to see what other answers he might have
Who else hopes to god that this hugely anticipated comeback of Jon Jones doesn’t end in a McGregor-like injury in the first or second round
Absolutely. At first, I thought this would be the type of fight that Jones or Gane would want to end quickly, but now I believe they'll want to extend this a bit as they play this chess match and really test themselves before really aiming to finish. I'm anticipating a 3rd or 4th round finish from either one of them
They're big dudes if it makes it past 3 rounds it'll be a grind
Remember that picture with Conor, Weidman, Silva and Jon Jones? What's the one thing they all have in common besides Jones? It's coming...
@@bloodybutterfly7113 it’s a damn miracle it hasn’t already happened with those legs of his:
I have always dread that. Thought it was only me.
I love these breakdowns. The past few years I’ve really gotten into mma. Seeing it all happen live you don’t realize the small details.
Great analysis! One small inaccuracy though is that Ciryl already fought someone with a longer reach. That was Francis N’gannou. And in the striking department we know that it didn’t bother him at all.
Jones 84 inch Francis 83 inch
@@TJ-tb2ky yeah both longer than ciryl who’s 81
Jones dominated shorter opponents. With less reach. He struggled with people his size and reach. We'll see how he does. Either he's gonna be better. Or much worst. Simple
ya
I don't know who this jines is but he must be a bad mofo
Did he dominate Gustafson 2nd fight via submission. Yeah.. ok
@@chi_0647 difference is Gus could only fight in one range, had fewer tools and was the same speed as jones. Gane fights well in 3 ranges, more tools than Gus and faster than Jones.
@@emilianosintarias7337 it doesn’t matter!! Gustafson is the same size yet casuals say Jon struggle against fighters his own size.
This is gunna be amazing can’t wait! Good luck to both!
So basically this is Godzilla vs MegaGodzilla. 🤔 I can't wait for this one. 👍
he launch Jab like in martial art : karate or kung Fu like snake
yes
Jones is the past. The past is not the future.
Why is this one hour long? We all know Jon "Pictogram" Jones is going to eye poke his way to victory.
FRENCH WILL BE TOASTED HAHA ....
@@5CRALREADY I like mayonnaise.
The Nr 1 technique in MMA Jon Jones Rangefinder, Ref better be ready for the eye pokes.
X-factor Misdirection 53:05 touch low go high Counter of touching hand 54:15 Oblique kick and distance touch 54:36 Wrist control 55:01 55:21 Look down , kick high 57:54 Gsp takedown 58:07
we loved "inside the octagon" because it was more like a conversation. this thing is more of a question then a 10 min answer, like an interview with pictures. I liked the content, but loved the previous setup more, if anyone cares
Cannot said enough good words about this 1 hour masterpiece, job well done!
This is such a great video to learn sooo many different moves. I took a ton from this
Man that DC tko sequence gets me every time. That was brutal. I guess knowing the bad blood and all... but it just looks so mean and ill intentioned compared to most
Does somebody know what software are they using for that video? To rewind or slow down
I onestly don't know this guy, but this is one of the best breakdown i've seen since Dan Hardy's "Inside the Octagon".
Sayif Saud. Coaches some of the best fighters in the game. He's in somebody's corner almost every card
Striking at distance 2:08 entry and exit touch 3:33 side kick on knee for stopping opponent. 4:32 to 6:20 Dc vs Jones 7:07 to 9:18 Anthony Smith
Sayif Saud is GOAT of MMA analysis!
Dan Hardy
@@InfliiKted Thats right. But Saud always have big screen and UFC loves him for doing their breakdowns for fight as well.
Nah bring back Gooden and Hardy.
"When the chips are on the line Jon Jones shows up." Bones is not scared of getting bloody for what he wants.
UFC: we dont play favourites Also UFC: Here is an entire hour long documentary about what he needs to do to win on our official youtube channel.
They 1000% play favorites
@@Last_Chance. Yes that was my point thank you...they say they dont play favourites, but clearly do.
Wasted all that money on couches and camp, he could’ve just watched this video 🤦🏽♂️
@@grumphump2728I was just trying to really hammer it home for ya. I felt your comment was lacking a tad bit.
@@Last_Chance. actually it just seems like you didnt understand the joke
Spot on about Jon spamming his measurement and absolutely abusing his reach advantage. No one better at that than Jon imo. Interestingly enough, Jon does have reach advantage in this fight too, which could be bad news for Gane. However, Ciryl is naturally larger man overall and about same height. So will Jon still be able to use his reach to such devastating effect? I'm not sure. But then you realize Jon's true advantage in this fight imo is in his wrestling. And it starts to feel like it's his to lose, bc Gane is not on his level on the ground idt. But we'll see, can't wait for fight! Let's gooooo 🔥🔥
These analyses are so weak without Dan Hardy.
The best breakdowns in MMA. Great for casual fans to understand the sport and how its one of the most strategic sports with the best athletes.
Bring back Hardy and Gooden
Said no one ever
Dan "finger in the wrong hole" Hardy
Ciryl got that look away kick like how Aoki does in boxing
It ain't no breakdown if it ain't Dan Hardy
This is gonna be a banger! Can’t wait to see how they’re body types look side by side!
Great breakdown, Jon Jones is truly one of the all time UFC greats, his list of opponents is stuff of legend and he beat them all, competed at the top level, Jon Jones a once in a generation talent, the GOAT is back 🐐👏👏👏
the GOAT of PED'S
Jon has so many records
Hes uncomparable! Goat confirmed 💪🏼
@@jmz2144 oh what a wonderfully low hanging fruit. ""YOUO MEANN LIEK CRIMNAL RECOOORD?!?!"" 😢
9:17 when he made his foot big it reminded me of battle toads
Been a while since I caught one of these videos on KZhead. John Gooden & Dan Hardy sure do look a lot different these days>??
Great job... Excellent detailing
Hey Coach, just worry about your boy Jeff for this card, Shafkat is not easy
3:57 ngannou didn't want none of that
Brilliant breakdown! 💯
Jon jones is tha GOAT nobody does it better then Jon “ Bones” Jones fam
Both guys are so technical.. can't predict or figure out who will come up on top...
Maybe for you
Gane has 0 wrestling and little to no bjj. His guard won't be threatening. Jones will beat him down bad on the ground and in and around the clinch. I expect Jones to put it on him early and mix in wrestling on the cage. He might make this look stupid easy imo.
At the 2.:28 mark, Why does Jon Jones have his fingers fully extended? Not giving Gufaston a chance to counter or from being setup.
Cyril Gane will shock the world. Mark my words.
by getting knocked out in the first min of the 1st round ?
@@benaodas Jon Jones knocking Gane out? Lmfao 😂
he sure did
i just don't see how jones avoid getting destroyed by gane in that cage honeslty.
Quite easily I believe. Jones gets it done in 3
you must be trolling lmao
This must be a joke comment right? Ur talking about the GOAT
I think Jon will be forced to grapple where he does have the advantage
dang Cyril's front kicks looked like Baki
56:07 I never expected Tony to quit either
Waste of time and money when analysts try to tell us what somebody needs to do in a fight
What app and smart board is he using
Awesome video! Do more of these !!
Great analysis... I completely agree with you on a lot.. especially the fact pawing for range can get you caught. If I'm waiting for you to grab at me.. I'm planning an up kick, straight overhand down the pipe or a spinning kick. I will take a hand a pull people into punches or kicks. 😅.. it's legal, heavyweight trick to landing inside on long opponents. My only worry for cyril is landing on his back, I'm not going to say he can francis gane, Francis is more powerful than we think, but if Jones gets gane on the ground, it's bad.
Wtf is a straight overhand?
@@shakenbake8597 it's a boxing term to describe a punch.. a overhand, that comes straight down.
@@arsnotorious that’s not a real thing guy
its become a ritual for me to come here before big fights now, breakdowns are mad insightful
This analysis is amazing,a master class in MMA
Coach Sayif is great on fight breakdowns!!!! Thanks UFC!!!
Amazing break down, love how they guy only asks questions when necessary
This was an incredible breakdown i look forward to these every big fight from now on.
I predict Jon will look like Cryil at Heavyweight
Ahh I was hoping y'all were going to do this again
I was not planning on watching for as long as i did but i was frozen from how good the commentary was from Sayif, very well spoken with great detail, amazing.
I really enjoyed this one, i bet this might be the fight of the year, sure to be a 5 rounder anyone can win at this point am satisfied bring in on!
I just LOVE these breakdowns
Awesome video. This is one of the better breakdown videos I’ve watched
this was very cool the ufc should have this breakdown for all events !!!
The concept of t position is important, but if you really know how to fight, it would not work as you can adjust. Bringing it up on these shows make it look interesting, but it's not really that hard to counter. For example, you can pivot out or switch stance. It's basically the fighters that make themselves look bad in these situations. If I knew they take an angle, I must be quicker to pivot or do a faster reaction to counter it.
Always love sayif breakdowns, amazing coach
Ciryl is very technical for a heavyweight but you can’t put him in Jon Jones level.
Lol but Jon already had difficulties at Dominick Reyes level
@@YOUENNNN 1 fight out of 28. Do you realize how fucking retarded you sound. Way to expose yourself as a fucktarded casual that has only seen 1 Jon Jones fight. Also Reyes was undefeated at the time he fought Jon.
Gane and Jon are both top tier strikers. The thing is Jon also has top tier wrestling and BJJ.
@@TheRealAbraxas I wouldn't say JJ BJJ is top tier, he is a purple belt
@@YOUENNNN That’s the only fight Jon Fought? He did defend his belt 13 times. Something Gane never touched. He’s just interim champ because Francis left 😂lol
I am sure to hate on this gentleman every single video but the truth is he is merely pointing out what is happening as a commentator he really does not explain why how and when and why he merely commentates For example: “now he is being kicked “
It's not the same without Dan Hardy
Excellent break down and analysis!
This show would be way cooler if it had someone like Dan Hardy doing the breakdowns
29:15 Amazing ... btw, great analysis. Thanks ❤
it s clear like any fight is unic , well the arsenal and how it use it s amazing, but if he keep the fast , to be quick , not slow, when u put many pounds , u see, if he will be like at lightheavy fast , if will be , will take the belt here too...if DC was have u know at light hev and hev , jon jones, and i see the work he put , with cejudo , wth that rusian, so the key it s to come with something new, and i see all preparation, like i said it s more powerfull, more , and have the that we call the finish moves..h e knows when to jump in u to enter more harder he feel , and quick fast finish u..it will come with certain new elements... for sure... it will be an addition to grappling, .. I think .. that he will try, I remember with sonnen.. basically it was an improved version of sonnen, I don't think many expected something like this.. the strategy with Sonnen ... and if we talk about Gane .... he is already at heavyweight, he had big opponents, he took many strong blows, he took his turn.... .but from what I saw of his training, the way he looks, his strength, cardio, ...physically he pulled a lot of everything...for me it's totally different lighthev with hev...it's what we see in everyone when they put on kilos in addition.... you are automatically slower, you lose speed.... I hope it won't be a major problem...
I've seen sayifs analysis only once months agg and I'm happy to find this one as a preparation for tomorrow!!
So excited for this fight. Rooting for Gane!
Damn bro don't get kicked out your house 4 a fight.
Then keep the noise down might not get evicted? Lol
Got evicted because you’re rooting for gane
Screw my rent, I'm buying this ppv for everyone in my town!!
@@justinstevens4025his landlord is a Jones fan
showing the same strikes theyve thrown against opponents was fuckin mint
Shockingly similar. Particularly the head kick
Great work! Kudos to Fitzgerald for standing stoic and quiet for 60 minutes.
WE KNOW YOUR WATCHING!!!!! CEREAL GRAIN !!!!! JON JONES LETS GO !!!!
I have no clue why there are two analysts? Only one that speaks while the other just nods his head
i know cirly taking notes 🤫😜
A lot of people talk about how Jon Jones isn't a good boxer but he is an excellent MMA striker, not a boxer. He strikes with the smartest, most efficient, & most effective option everytime, & DOES NOT waste motion.
yes but he doesn't punch hard, and doesn't have good head movement, and that matters at HW
I dunno who the guy on the right is, but his commentary and breakdown are on point. He's not biased towards one fighter. He calls the motion and moves very well, and he explains what the fighters are doing and how and why. He knows his stuff.
How Jon beats Cyril: 1. Get caught with Tbol in your system 2. Have UFC change rules to allow you to keep having tbol in your system 3. Show up juicier than the second Cormier fight and prevail.
This is underrated content. I hope they keep this videos coming.
Analyse très détaillée et très pertinente
bros analysing the analysis
The size difference between JJ and his opponent especially in the beginning of his carrier is massive. He definitely was on PEDs too. Crazy to think he will be heavier than Gane too.
14:35 Ngannou has the longest reach of any of Ciryl's previous opponents. Volkov has the longest reach out of any of his past opponents who are still in the UFC.