With Jon Jones seemingly retired, his remarkable career prompts a major question: does he exit the sport as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time?
In a recent episode of the MMA Fighting Rankings Show, panelists Alexander K. Lee, Damon Martin, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey Leydon delved into the persistent debate surrounding Jones` place in MMA history. They discussed whether the former two-division UFC titleholder`s accomplishments stack up against or surpass legends like Georges St-Pierre, Demetrious Johnson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jose Aldo, Fedor Emelianenko, and others. A key point of discussion was also Jones` pound-for-pound skill level.
Each of the four experts offered their personal ranking for Jones and presented arguments supporting their view on whether he holds the title of undisputed GOAT.
Additionally, the show addressed the current debate surrounding the top spot in the MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound Rankings. Following Ilia Topuria`s significant knockout win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, three champions—Topuria, Islam Makhachev, and Alexandre Pantoja—are receiving votes for the #1 P4P position. The panelists elaborated on their selections for the best overall fighter currently competing.
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