With Jon Jones apparently retired from competition, the long-standing question resurfaces: Does he end his career widely considered the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts history?
On a recent installment of the MMA Fighting Rankings Show, a panel revisited the frequently debated topic of Jones` place in the GOAT discussion. They considered whether the former two-division UFC champion`s accomplishments surpass those of other contenders like Georges St-Pierre, Demetrious Johnson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jose Aldo, and Fedor Emelianenko. The discussion included whether, on a pound-for-pound basis, Jones stands as the most skilled fighter ever.
The panelists each assigned a ranking to Jones and presented their arguments for why he should or should not be considered the undisputed greatest of all time.
Additionally, following Ilia Topuria`s significant knockout victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, the MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound Rankings now feature three fighters receiving votes for the top spot: Topuria, Islam Makhachev, and Alexandre Pantoja. The panelists elaborated on why their respective choices are deserving of recognition as the world`s premier fighter.
Marcus Blakely