Jon Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time, recently shared his thoughts on who else deserves a spot among the absolute elite in mixed martial arts history. Addressing a popular topic among fans and analysts, Jones revealed his personal “Mount Rushmore” – the four figures he considers the pinnacle of the sport.
During an appearance on Vic Blends` YouTube channel, Jones named his formidable quartet: Demetrious Johnson, Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, and himself. He clarified that his choices were presented in no specific order, emphasizing that each individual has accomplished truly remarkable feats within MMA.
The article then touches upon the credentials that support these selections. Jon Jones`s own record includes being the longest-reigning light heavyweight champion in UFC history and recently capturing the heavyweight crown. His professional career technically includes just one defeat, a controversial disqualification loss in a fight he was otherwise dominating.
Georges St-Pierre is highlighted for his lengthy and dominant tenure as the UFC welterweight champion, boasting nine consecutive defenses, before successfully moving up in weight to claim the middleweight title.
While Jones and St-Pierre have impressive title runs, Demetrious Johnson holds the all-time UFC record for most consecutive title defenses with eleven, surpassing the previous record of ten held by Anderson Silva. Speaking of Silva, Jones referred to “The Spider” as his idol, admitting he still feels a sense of nervousness interacting with the legendary former middleweight king.
Given the extraordinary list of accomplishments associated with these four athletes – from multiple titles and record-breaking defense streaks to sustained dominance – it`s challenging to dispute Jones`s choices when narrowing down the discussion to the undisputed best in MMA history.
