Craig Jones‘ weigh-in kiss is likely to be a tactic different fighters ought to decide 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 battle 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 best 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 grew to become visibly emotional within the battle’s aftermath.
In fact, the emotion on Garcia’s face got here from way over the loss … beginning with Jones kissing her in the course of the weigh-in — a transfer she felt went manner over the road.
If you have not seen the clip … Jones and Garcia method one another — earlier than CJ reaches up, pulls Garcia’s face all the way 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 almost referred to as the battle off however finally agreed to undergo with it after a number of prodding messages Jones posted on-line.
Backside line … Jones might have gained the battle — however, Garcia actually appeared just like the folks’s champ post-match.
