Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux full fight video highlights

Watch Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux full fight video highlights from UFC 197’s main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux took place April 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (22-1) returned from a 15-month layoff to take on Ovince Saint Preux (19-8) for the interim UFC title in the night’s main event, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.

For more on Jones vs. Saint Preux, check out the play-by-play, courtesy of MMAFighting.com’s Shaun Al-Shatti.

Round 1: This is it. After 15 disastrous months, the greatest light heavyweight to ever live returns to the cage. Jon Jones walks out to “Coming Home.” I know it is a cliche, but it feels fitting. Mr. Saint Preux, you have your work cut out for you. Herb Dean is the man in charge of the action. They touch gloves. Let’s do this. Jones comes out crouching, then stands. OSP misses with a lazy leg kick. Jones answers by going low with a kick of his own. OSP misses with a right. OSP is trying to mix it up early, but he’s not committing to much. Front kick from Jones, followed by an oblique kick. Big spinning back kick lands for Jones. And another. This is an incredibly measured start from Jones. OSP is keeping his hands low. Jones catches a lazy body kick, but let’s it go. Feels like he’s playing with his food here. Head kick from Jones is blocked, and the crowd is starting to get a little restless. OSP lunges inside and connects with left hand. Jones looks for a trip, can’t get it, then misses with an elbow from the clinch. MMA Fighting scores it 10-9 Jones.

Round 2: Jones appears more than willing to sit …

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