UFC champion Jon Jones recently had a chance encounter with the bodybuilding icon, Kai Greene. The two shared banter and iconic moments together. ‘Mr. Getting It Done’ never won the Mr. Olympia crown but established himself as one of the very best in the sport’s history.
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Likewise, ‘Bones’ cemented his legacy in MMA as he clinched the heavyweight crown after defeating Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. Both the legends of their respective fields also put the fans in a tight spot with a tossed-up choice.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 19: Kai Greene of the United States performs in the Arnold Classic Mens Bodybuilding Open during the 2016 Arnold Classic on March 19, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Despite finishing a close second on multiple occasions at Mr. Olympia, Greene has shied away from exhibiting his shredded physique on a competitive platform since 2014. His ability to amuse fans with his power and strength is still non-questionable. But, he had a different challenger this time in Jon Jones.
Kai Greene offers a tough choice between himself and Jon Jones
The 47-year-old bodybuilder took to his Instagram handle and shared an image of him in a stare-down, clinching fists against a tensed Jon Jones. He amusingly presented fans with a hypothetical scenario where both went toe-to-toe and asked who would emerge as a victor and wrote, “Who wins!?”
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 06: Jon Jones of the United States looks on prior to his UFC Light Heavyweight Title bout against Thiago Santos of Brazil at T-Mobile Arena on July 06, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jones defeated Santos by decision. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
While ‘The Predator’ has a chiseled physique and makes lifting hundreds of pounds look easy, the MMA fighter has carved out a reputation for his fighting acumen. In addition, his recent move up to 265 lbs division required adding bulk to his frame, which only boosted his strength in return. His new beefed-up physique might pose a threat to the IFBB pro bodybuilder.
The heavyweight lynchpin also acknowledged Greene’s hilarious but intriguing question. Jones then shared the same story on his Instagram account.
The 35-year-old fighter is set for his first title defense at 265 lbs against Stipe Miocic at a yet-to-be-disclosed event.
What do you make of this meet-up involving UFC champion Jon Jones and bodybuilding icon Kai Greene? Who do you think holds the upper hand between the two? Let us know in the comments below.
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