Craig Jones‘ weigh-in kiss may be a tactic different fighters ought to choose up … ‘trigger 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 … although she drew out the struggle just a little earlier than lastly tapping out within the second spherical of the intergender bout.
GG — who’s mulled over an intergender battle like this for years — has a number of gold medals and world championships within the sport … however, she simply could not deal with Jones who’s additionally among the finest Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes of all time.
Garcia was clearly emotional after the struggle … and, followers in attendance confirmed a ton of affection for the intrepid fighter — cheering her on as she grew to become visibly emotional within the struggle’s aftermath.
In fact, the emotion on Garcia’s face got here from excess of the loss … beginning with Jones kissing her throughout the weigh-in — a transfer she felt went method over the road.
If you have not seen the clip … Jones and Garcia strategy one another — earlier than CJ reaches up, pulls Garcia’s face right down to his and kisses her full on the lips.
Garcia’s instantly pissed and begins chasing him across the room — earlier than screaming out Jones crossed the road. Gabi practically known as the struggle off however finally agreed to undergo with it after a number of prodding messages Jones posted on-line.
Backside line … Jones might have received the struggle — however, Garcia definitely appeared just like the individuals’s champ post-match.