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 throughout 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 throughout the sport … nevertheless, she merely couldn’t cope with 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 throughout the battle’s aftermath.
In any case, the emotion on Garcia’s face obtained right here from extra of the loss … starting with Jones kissing her in the middle of the weigh-in — a switch she felt went methodology over the street.
When 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 street. Gabi virtually known as the battle off nevertheless ultimately agreed to bear with it after quite a few prodding messages Jones posted on-line.
Bottom line … Jones may need acquired the battle — nevertheless, Garcia really appeared identical to the people’s champ post-match.
