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ALBUQUERQUE, NM – APRIL 2: UFC lightweight champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones interacts with media during an open training session for fans and media at the Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness on April 2, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Aaron Sweet/Getty Images)

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM – APRIL 2: UFC lightweight champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones interacts with media during an open training session for fans and media at the Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness on April 2, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Aaron Sweet/Getty Images)
Jon Jones, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson – the list goes on. The debate of who’s the GOAT will never become a stale topic for ardent MMA fans. Fans and experts have come up with different lists of mount Rushmore for MMA, but none of it is accurate or incorrect. Recently, a list (UFC Mount Rushmore) surfaced on the internet that is catching fans’ attention and creating heated debates among them as well.
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Since MMA is a diverse sport with distinct skill sets, the criteria for picking the best fighter hasn’t been a smooth ride. A post with former longtime champions Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo, Demetrious Johnson, and Georges St-Pierre as mount Rushmore saw Jon Jones and Khabib Nurmagomedov fans scrutinizing the list.
The true big 4.
Tell me who's on your UFC Mount Rushmore and I'll tell you why you're wrong. #MMATwitter pic.twitter.com/h78iLkCRQE
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 27, 2022
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The tweet states and asks, “The true big 4. Tell me who’s on your UFC Mount Rushmore and I’ll tell you why you’re wrong.”
Other MMA Twitter identities had their fingers rolling as they offered a list of their own. Chiefly, the Jon Jones fans, who submitted his resume to be better than all four on the list. Thus, they argued for his spot on the list.
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Fook Bones the sorry cheat
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 27, 2022
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 27, 2022
The Spider>>> that boney mf
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 27, 2022
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I respect your reasoning but I disagree. Going off the old reliable eye test the 4 in the picture prime for prime, skill for skill, are the greatest fighters all time.
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 28, 2022
Who's that?
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 28, 2022
Jons world class resume<<<my opinion
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 28, 2022
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If humanity is lucky in a jail cell somewhere
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 28, 2022
That's like saying Nixon over Roosevelt
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 28, 2022
Some wanted Khabib Nurmagomedov on the list. And even added his pupils from both Bellator and UFC to make their statement evident.
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Islame and Kabob are okay but lack career longevity at the highest level unless you attach them to each other like they like to 😂
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 28, 2022
It's not based purely off title defenses, mostly the eyeball test tbh. The 4 in the picture are the greatest fighters I've ever seen for multiple reasons.
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 28, 2022
The audacity 😤 pic.twitter.com/0hvpOWlaIi
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 28, 2022
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Wow Nip I guess 1 of 4 isn't bad for you
— MartialArtsMessiah👊🏾🙏🏾 (@MMA_Messiah1) July 27, 2022
The Big 4 are Conor, Khabib, Jones and GSP in my opinion.
— Moon Venerable (@Muhamm1700) July 28, 2022
Khabib, Islam, Umar and Usman Nurmagomedov
— 155 Chump Oliveira (@mma1114488) July 28, 2022
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This goat is the Goat of all pic.twitter.com/dokJiEA7Qs
— ZakMirza (@ZakMirza7) July 28, 2022
Some had Conor McGregor on the list for his overall influence on the sport. Whereas, the hardcore MMA fans couldn’t resist putting Chuck Liddell and Royce Gracie onto their lists.
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All the fans had their reasons for forming a list. Among all the opinions, one man whose views can’t be overlooked is Dana White, and he has a clear winner.
UFC President Dana White believes Jon Jones is the GOAT
Some fans could be hardcore followers watching the sport from UFC 1 or some may have joined during the Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor era, or some other period. However, one name that has paid his dues in the MMA space is UFC President Dana White. The longtime promoter has often stated his pick for the best UFC fighter of all time.
The 53-year-old promoter has often offered Jon Jones as the best. Even through his trials with Jones, White has stayed affirmed on his statement about Jones being the GOAT.
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Who is in your Mount Rushmore? Share your list in the comments section below.
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