Georges St-Pierre weighs in on the ongoing debate about the greatest mixed martial artist of all time (GOAT), tipping Jon Jones as the current frontrunner. St-Pierre praises Jones’ skill set and resilience, highlighting his ability to overcome adversity both in and out of the cage.
|Georges St-Pierre praises Jon Jones as the current UFC GOAT.
|St-Pierre admires Jones’ skill set and resilience.
|Jones’ ability to endure physical punishment and fight through injuries is highlighted.
|St-Pierre acknowledges that the sport is constantly evolving and future generations of fighters will surpass even Jones.
|The debate over the MMA GOAT continues, with St-Pierre being on the list for many insiders and spectators.
Georges St-Pierre’s Take on the UFC GOAT Debate
In a recent episode of the Pound 4 Pound podcast, former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre shared his thoughts on the ongoing discussion about the greatest mixed martial artist of all time (GOAT). While acknowledging that the pound-for-pound talk can be subjective, St-Pierre tipped Jon Jones as the current frontrunner for the title.
St-Pierre, a legend in his own right, expressed admiration for Jones’ skill set and resilience. He emphasized the reigning heavyweight champion’s ability to overcome adversity both inside and outside of the cage.
According to St-Pierre, it’s difficult to find someone better than Jon Jones in the current landscape of the sport. He described Jones as not only extremely talented but also incredibly tough, with a remarkable ability to endure physical punishment and fight through injuries.
The Canadian MMA icon cited examples of Jones’ toughness, such as competing with a dislocated arm during a bout with Vitor Belfort and fighting Chael Sonnen with a broken toe. St-Pierre also mentioned witnessing Jones’ dominance in training.
While recognizing Jones’ historic reign as the UFC light heavyweight champion and his current success in the heavyweight division, St-Pierre reminded listeners that the sport is constantly evolving. He compared Jones to Royce Gracie, who revolutionized the sport in its early days but may not have fared as well in today’s competitive landscape.
St-Pierre concluded by expressing confidence that future generations of fighters will surpass even Jones as the sport progresses. As the debate over the MMA GOAT continues, St-Pierre remains a prominent figure on the list for many insiders and spectators.
