Home/UFC
Home/UFC
feature-image

Getty

feature-image

Getty

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.

Watch What’s Trending Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

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.

ADVERTISEMENT

Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports

Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

Some wanted Khabib Nurmagomedov on the list. And even added his pupils from both Bellator and UFC to make their statement evident.

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

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.

Read MoreWho is The Best UFC Fighter of All Time?

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.

Top Stories

UFC Vegas 112 Fighter Carried Out of Octagon After KO Loss Leaves Her Unable to Walk

Dana White Set to Lose Another Star to Boxing as UFC Champ Reveals Major Career Decision

Daniel Cormier Takes Sly Dig at FOX While Reflecting on UFC’s ESPN Exit

Alistair Overeem Urges Rampage Jackson to Reconsider Major Career Move Amid Health Concerns

Ilia Topuria’s UFC Title at Risk After Personal Break Turns Worse With “Extortion” Claim

WATCH THIS STORYConor McGregor vs. Sebastian Vettel’s Net Worth Comparison: Is the Irishman Richer Than The German F1 Champion?

Who is in your Mount Rushmore? Share your list in the comments section below.

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT