Jon Jones knows exactly which fighters he would choose for a fight if his life depended on it. Having not competed since his victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November 2024, the former champion put rivalries aside when assembling an ideal team, prioritizing trusted names and even his protégé. On the other hand, a legend of the sport ended up being left out of his selection.
In an interview with 'Alf Global', the American pointed to Khamzat Chimaev , Francis Ngannou , Alex Poatan , and Gable Stevenson as his choices, highlighting the group's physical stature and fighting power. In his analysis, Demetrious Johnson was discarded for being considered too small for the proposed scenario.
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“ Khamzat Chimaev , Francis Ngannou , Alex Pereira and Gable Stevenson … Demetrious Johnson is simply too small,” said Jon Jones.
Jon Jones remains the most dominant name in UFC history.
With a professional record of 27 wins and only one loss by contested disqualification, the American built an unparalleled dynasty in the octagon.
He holds the record for most wins in title fights in the organization with 15 victories and consolidated his dominance by winning the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg) and, later, the heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg), a feat that puts him at the top of the discussion about the greatest of all time.
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