Demetrious Johnson, the two-division UFC champion, shares his perspective on Jon Jones and why he still considers him the greatest of all time in the sport. Despite his own impressive record, Johnson acknowledges Jones’ skill and dominance in the octagon.
| Demetrious Johnson still believes Jon Jones is the greatest of all time after becoming a two-division UFC champion.
| Johnson acknowledges that he hasn’t captured a belt in a second weight division like some other great fighters.
| Despite this, Johnson holds Jones in high regard and considers him to be the GOAT.
Demetrious Johnson’s Perspective on Jon Jones
Demetrious Johnson, the two-division UFC champion, recently shared his thoughts on who he believes is the greatest of all time in the sport. Despite his own impressive record and accomplishments, Johnson still sees Jon Jones as the number one fighter.
Johnson commended Jones for his recent victory over Ciryl Gane, where he claimed the vacant heavyweight title in just 2 minutes. Johnson stated that he believes Jones could have achieved the same result even in the light heavyweight division.
Although Johnson holds the UFC record for the most consecutive title defenses and has 14 world title fight wins, he acknowledges that he has not captured a belt in a second weight division like some of the other greats in the sport. He mentioned fighters like Henry Cejudo, who have accomplished this feat.
Despite this, Johnson still holds Jones in high regard and considers him to be the greatest of all time. He believes that Jones’ skill and dominance in the octagon set him apart from other fighters.
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