Jon Jones has attained the status as one of the best fighters ever while competing in the light heavyweight division. ‘Bones’ has closed the chapter on that part of his career and is now eyeing a run at heavyweight. The division has seen a number of big names in the past. Regardless Jones considers the current roster to be at par with the all-time best.
Jones dropped the big news about vacating the light heavyweight belt a couple of days ago. The 205-pound kingpin took the twice after having a call with the UFC. In another call with the promotion shortly after, the promotion agreed for negotiations with him for a heavyweight debut. Subsequently, ‘Bones’ claimed to have begun the weight gaining process.
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The news came on the backdrop of a heavyweight trilogy between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. Not only did Miocic retain his belt, but he also cemented his status as the UFC heavyweight GOAT. During the fight, Jones was highly active on Twitter. As soon as the fight ended, he claimed that he was too fast and strong for Stipe Miocic.
Jon Jones claims of clearing the light-heavyweight division
Jones had a long run as the 205-pound champ that was split into multiple parts due to his own troubles outside the Octagon. Regardless, when he was the champ he fought every legitimate contender there was and put them away as well. While some of them like the one against Alexander Gustafsson was very close, Jones managed to come out on top every time.
Now that he is about to embark on a new phase, Jones is trying his best to hype up the same.
I’ve had only three close fights in the last decade, it’s safe to say the light heavy weight division has been cleared. Now I enter the heavyweight division when it’s at its all time best…
— BONY (@JonnyBones) August 19, 2020
While the heavyweight division is top-heavy, not many would consider it to be at an all-time best. Stipe Miocic is the most successful heavyweight champ in the divisional history. Francis Ngannou is one of the scariest knockout artists in UFC history.
Apart from them, the division mostly consists of veterans such as Junior Dos Santos or potential contenders such as Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruik who are yet to fully stamp their authority.
Regardless, the addition of Jones could be a big push for the division. It will open the door for his super-fight with Miocic or Ngannou. Moreover, Jones will have the chance to cement himself atop the list of people who have ever graced the Octagon.
