Is Jon Jones really that good?

Jon Jones truly has a great ground game, but what really sets him above the others are the amazing striking skills. He is perhaps the most dynamic and innovative striker to ever set a foot inside the octagon. His Muay Thai skills are second to none and he doesn’t waste his energy levels throwing too much.

Why is Jon Jones considered the greatest?

He holds many UFC records in the light heavyweight division, including the most title defenses, most wins, longest win streak, and most submission victories. During much of his championship reign, Jones has been widely considered to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

Why is Jon Jones not ranked?

Jones was recently removed from MMA Fighting’s Global Rankings and MMA Fighting’s Pound-for-Pound Rankings in August due to being inactive for 18 months. His pro record stands at 26-1 (1 NC), with his one loss coming by way of disqualification against Matt Hamill in December 2009 in a bout that Jones was dominating.

How Much Does Jon Bones Jones make per fight?

According to Sportekz.com, Jones reportedly makes $500,000 for each UFC main card fight. The UFC Star earned $12,000 in his debut fight with the company. As reported by MMA Daily, Jones’ biggest payday came at UFC214, where he beat Daniel Cormier to retain the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship and earned $585,000.

Is Jon Jones a Muay Thai?

Jon Jones. Although Jon Jones isn’t a pure Muay Thai fighter, he definitely uses the martial art to great effect. In every fight, he’s dominated his opponents with either his Muay Thai striking or his wrestling skills. Jones’ long limbs help him hurt people with his elbows, knees, and legs.

Is Jon Jones better than khabib?

Khabib Nurmagomedov holds a perfect record of 29-0-0. He is undefeated, and it doesn’t get any better than that. On the other hand, Jon Jones has a record of 26-1-0, with his only loss coming against Matt Hamill in a controversial decision.

Who is Israel Adesanya fighting next?

UFC 185-Pound Champ Israel Adesanya’s Next Fight & Date Confirmed. Getty Israel Adesanya prepares to fight Marvin Vettori during their UFC 263 middleweight championship match at Gila River Arena on June 12, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.

Who is the goat of UFC?

Former UFC lightweight champion and one of the all-time best fighters, Khabib Nurmagomedov has revealed that he belongs with the UFC GOATS and also listed the fighters he feels belong on the top with him. UFC’s list of Greatest Of All Time Fighters(GOAT) has always been a topic which all MMA fans debate about.