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In the world of mixed martial arts, Jon Jones has achieved the unimaginable, defying all expectations throughout his remarkable career. After a three-year hiatus, Jones made an audacious comeback, venturing into the heavyweight division to face the formidable Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. Astonishingly, he dismantled his opponent with ease, securing a first-round submission victory and claiming the divisional title in his debut.

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Jones’ astounding triumph garnered widespread acclaim from the MMA community. It is through these extraordinary accomplishments that he solidifies his status as arguably the greatest in the realm of mixed martial arts. One of the many advocates of Jones’s supremacy is none other than the revered UFC commentator, Joe Rogan. In a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan fearlessly shared his bold opinion on Jon Jones’s prowess. Rogan boldly asserted that if Jones were to engage in a brawl with the current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, there would be no question about the outcome.

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With unwavering confidence, Rogan declared, “You want to talk about who’s the baddest man on the planet? If Jon Jones and Tyson Fury are locked into a room, I’m pushing all of my chips on black.” He firmly believed that in such a scenario, Fury would have “no chance” of emerging victorious.

This is not the first occasion where Joe Rogan has showered the reigning UFC heavyweight champion with praise. Approximately four years ago, during a memorable podcast episode featuring the boxing GOAT Mike Tyson, Rogan expressed his profound admiration for Jon Jones.

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When Joe Rogan explained the greatness of Jon Jones to Mike Tyson

In a captivating clip from episode #1227 of the JRE, Joe Rogan and boxing legend Mike Tyson engage in a conversation about the MMA greats. During this enthralling exchange, Tyson turns to Rogan, seeking his thoughts on the legendary Jon Jones.

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Known for his vocal admiration of the UFC superstar, Rogan confidently states, “He’s phenomenal… The best ever at using distance. He knows distance better than anybody. He’s a master at knowing when he can hit you and when you can hit him.” Rogan’s words resonate deeply with the extraordinary catalog of accomplishments that Jon Jones has amassed throughout his MMA career.

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Despite his phenomenal success, it appears that we may be witnessing the twilight of an era with Jon Jones. Recently, the UFC superstar has hinted at the possibility of retirement after potentially one more fight.

The rumored matchup between ‘Jonny Bones’ and the heavyweight royalty, Stipe Miocic, fuels anticipation among fight enthusiasts. Official announcement on the same is yet to be made. However, the prospect of witnessing these two titans collide in the octagon heightens the excitement within the MMA community. What are your thoughts on Jon Jones bidding adieu to MMA after one more fight? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mayur Soni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His journey as an MMA fan started with Conor McGregor’s historic 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, which sparked his love for the sport. Since then, he has closely followed the sport and gained an in-depth understanding of its nuances, which reflects in his insightful and analytical writing.

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