The big storyline of UFC 197 was the return of former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones to the Octagon. Jones was stripped his belt last spring after being involved in a hit-and-run, which also brought about a lengthy suspension.
Jones was originally supposed to face current light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, but an injury forced Cormier out and opened the door for contender Ovince Saint Preux.
There is an adage in combat sports about a “puncher’s chance” and that might about some up Ovince Saint Preux’s task ahead of him.
Here is how the fight played out.