Published 17:39 IST, October 27th 2020
Jon Jones takes a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov, claims he’s The GOAT, not Khabib
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently dismissed talk that the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov is MMA's greatest of all time.
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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently dismissed talk that Khabib Nurmagomedov is greatest of all time. Jon Jones shared a video where he can be seen slamming lightweight champion post his win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Jon Jones, who defended his light heavyweight title eight times in his first reign as champion (total 15) claimed that Khabib Nurmagomedov defended his lightweight title only four times before anuncing his retirement. He used this as an excuse to claim Khabib is t even close to him when it comes to total title defences.
"Fifteen world titles to your guys' four, and you guys are really talking about who's best fighter ever? You guys are joking, right? Fifteen to four. Are you guys' kidding me?" said Jon Jones.
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Jon Jones hails himself as MMA's GOAT
Jon Jones continued by claiming that Georges St-Pierre is only person close eugh to break his record but 39-year-old would have to come back and win three fights to break it, which is very unlikely to happen. Georges St-Pierre anunced his retirement last year, while Jon Jones recently vacated his light heavyweight title to move to heavyweights. Jon Jones claimed that he still has a lot of fights ahe of him and he'll keep ding to his legacy.
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Following Khabib Nurmagomedov's win against Justin Gaethje, Russian requested . 1 spot in UFC pound-for-pound rankings in his post-fight interview. Dana White n fulfilled Khabib’s request by calling him " GOAT", but rankings are yet to be me official.
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Jon Jones, who currently rules PFP rankings, ceded his top spot to Khabib Nurmagomedov until he wins heavyweight title which is currently held by Stipe Miocic. "Until I take that heavy crown, I grant you spot. Enjoy Champ," wrote Jon Jones.
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Jon Jones was earlier rumoured to make his heavyweight debut against Francis Nganu but stepped out as UFC refused to pay him more than $25 million. After that, Jon Jones targeted champion Stipe Miocic, but Dana White me it clear that champion would defend his title against Francis Nganu next as Predator has earned his title shot by defeating Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Jon Jones’ heavyweight debut opponent is yet to be confirmed.
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Im Source: AP, UFC Twitter
17:39 IST, October 27th 2020