The light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones takes on yet another contender in the main event of UFC 247. This time it is the Devastator, Dominick Reyes who will be trying to dethrone arguably the greatest mixed martial artists of all time.

After beating fighters over multiple generations, Jon Jones has separated himself from the rest of the fighters. He has beaten legends such as Lyoto Machida, Daniel Cormier, Shogun Rua, and the list goes on. But all those victories have not come without any adversities inside the octagon. And it’s needless to say that the octagon is not the only place Jones had to overcome adversities.

Jon Jones has had a controversial life outside the octagon. Jones became the youngest UFC champion and it was believed that he would rule the light heavyweight division for years to come. And sure he did. But the botched drug tests have left a stain in his flawless legacy. Even though Jones retires unbeaten there will be some arguments against the notion that he is the greatest to ever do it.

Read: Jon Jones reveals why he chose Dominick Reyes 

David Goggins motivates Jon Jones ahead of UFC 247

Well, through the thick and thin, Jones has had some very loyal fans supporting him. And it seems the ultramarathon runner, David Goggins is one of those supporters. Ahead of Jones’ title defense against Dominick Reyes, Goggins sent a warm message to Jones, which motivated the champion even more. If there is anyone who knows to overcome adversities and push the limits it has to be David Goggins. He is an ultra-marathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, a motivator, and author. Goggins said:

“You have been through a lot of shit in the sport of MMA. I don’t know your personal life but I am sure you have gone through shit there also.

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I see you have a big fight coming up. Continue to show the world who Bones Jones is! Show no weakness and attack ruthlessly and relentlessly. Stay hard! Goggins”

Jones shared this message from Goggins on social media and said that it fired him up even more for his upcoming title fight.

Going into the fight Dominick Reyes has been overlooked by the majority of fans. Agreed that he does not have an impressive credential compared to Jones’ former opponents. But this might be a tough fight for Jones. A lot will depend on which version of Jon Jones we are going to see inside the octagon at UFC 247.