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“Adding This Track to My Workout Playlist” – Fitness Freak Dwayne Johnson Finds Inspiration From “Dope” Jon Jones Track

Published 02/22/2023, 7:04 AM EST

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Jon Jones, who has been termed the GOAT by many fans, has been absent from the octagon for a while now. Fans saw the last of ‘Bones’ in February 2020, after which he had to vacate his title. As Jon Jones faces Ciryl Gane at the UFC 285, the long wait of MMA fans to see ‘Bones’ back ends. The fight is for the vacant heavyweight title, and fans are eager to see Jones debut in the heavyweight division.

In the build-up for Jon Jones’ return, a UFC music creator named Mike Dome crafted a song dedicated to Jones. ‘God’s Gift’ is the name of the song, and fans might hear in on Jones‘ entrance at UFC 285. The track is catchy with lyrics that celebrate Jones‘ fighting spirit and his legacy in the sport. Jones shared the snippet on his Instagram account, where it garnered a lot of attention from fans and fellow fighters alike.

Dwayne Johnson reacts to the Jon Jones song

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One such person who took notice of the song was Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The Hollywood star and former professional wrestler left a comment on Jones’ post, saying that he was adding the track to his workout playlist. “Adding this track to my workout playlist my brother,” said Johnson.

 

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Jones replied by expressing his gratitude towards the former WWE superstar. “I am humbled brother, hope to see you at the fight,” said Jones. A lot of fans have been speculating about The Rock’s appearance at the UFC 285 event at the T-Mobile Arena. Johnson is known to be a fan of combat sports. He has also attended UFC events in the past, so his presence at the fight is possible.

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Other notable reactions to ‘God’s Gift’

The song caught the attention of many other famous figures. Famous UFC personalities like Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling also commented on the song. Famous boxer Caleb Plant and former bodybuilder Flex Wheeler also appraised the song.

Cejudo commented, “@officialmikedome is the best in the business.”

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“What Part of That Is Fearful?” – UFC Legend Questions Jon Jones of Being “Scared” of His Opponent

Jones‘ return to the octagon has been highly anticipated for a very long time. The addition of a custom-made entrance song has only added to the excitement. The fighter described the song as “dope“. The fact that Dwayne Johnson has taken notice of the song and expressed his support for Jones’ comeback only adds to the hype.

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Fans will have to wait and see whether Johnson will indeed attend the fight. But regardless, Jon Jones’ bout against Ciryl Gane can be one of the biggest UFC fights of all time.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He has been actively contributing to the field of writing for over 2 years. He is a huge UFC fan and has been following it since 2016.
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Rohini Kottu