So I just watched that title fight between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson again, for probably the 12th time.
After it was over, and Jones was announced the winner, I just felt like writing this fanpost so I could tell as many people as possible:
That was a robbery.
Plain and simple - a robbery. Gus won rounds 1, 2 and 3. Jones won the 5th.
The first 3 rounds were competitive, but Gus set the tone, and pushed the pace, while stuffing any and all take down attempts.
The 4th round is up for debate. Does one spinning elbow wipe out 4 1/2 minutes of Gus' s dominance? I think the answer is "no."
Gus was picking Jones apart in round 4. I give Gus four round to Jones's one.
A myth that has been perpetuated on internet forums is that "Jones dominated the 5th round."
False. I give him the last round due to the take down, because, to be honest, not much else happened in the last round.
Unless, you believe a spinning elbow wins a round. Because Gus landed one of his own in the last round.
The rematch is coming soon. Gus will finish him this time.