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Khabib Nurmagomedov declared the greatest of all time, Jon Jones excluded for PED violations

Jon Jones' greatest of all time claim has been challenged, with Khabib Nurmagomedov given the nod ahead of him. The greatest of all time debate is rarely ever universally agreed upon by fanbases, and that remains the case in mixed martial arts.

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Rival defends Jon Jones’ drug record after Khabib coach rules him out of GOAT Race

Chael Sonnen isn’t letting Jon Jones’ failed drug tests get in the way of calling him the greatest. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion is often put forward as the leading GOAT candidate due to his remarkable record inside the Octagon.

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 12

Daniel Cormier Reveals Why Being Linked to Jon Jones Still Bothers Him

Daniel Cormier expresses frustration about always being compared to Jon Jones despite his accomplished career The UFC legend believes his legacy is overshadowed

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 12

Jon Jones’ drug failures defended by rival after Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach DQ’d him from GOAT race

Failed drug tests do not stop Chael Sonnen from calling Jon Jones the greatest. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion is widely seen as the leading candidate for GOAT status thanks to his record-breaking career inside the Octagon.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 12

Daniel Cormier: 'Jon Jones doesn't have anything left'

It was recently revealed that former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones is suffering from arthritis in his hip putting the possibility of fighting again in jeopardy.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 12

Daniel Cormier Opens Up on His Frustration of Always Being Tied to Jon Jones

“I bet you that I could take you down.” That’s what Jon Jones told Daniel Cormier backstage at UFC 121 in 2010 when they ran into each other. And with that exchange, one of the most historic rivalries in MMA history was born.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 12

Sonnen On Jon Jones’ Failed Tests – ‘Doesn’t Disqualify Him From Being The GOAT

Chael Sonnen argues that Jon Jones’ history of failed drug tests should not exclude him from the GOAT conversation. The discussion was sparked after Javier Mendez, head coach at American Kickboxing Academy, compared Jones to Lance Armstrong, suggesting that multiple doping violations permanently tarnished his legacy.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 11

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s coach insists one factor puts the 29-0 legend above Jon Jones as the UFC GOAT

Javier Mendez says a blemish on Jon Jones’ past eliminates him from the GOAT conversation. Many see the former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion as the leading name when it comes to deciding who is the greatest of all time in mixed martial arts.

Jon Jones News / Dice City Sports / February 11

Jon Jones: 'I Think I Could Be Done'

Jon Jones may have already fought his final fight even if he hasn’t fully admitted it yet. The former two-division UFC champion officially notified the Ultimate Fighting Championship of his retirement this past June, a move that elevated interim champion Tom Aspinall to undisputed heavyweight king.

MMA News / HITC / February 11

Daniel Cormier thinks Jon Jones wanted arthritis news out

Daniel Cormier has a new angle on the latest twist in Jon Jones’s career. The former two-division UFC titleholder recently shared that his arthritis is so advanced, he could qualify for hip replacement surgery.

MMA News / NY Fights / February 11

Terence Crawford’s 25-0 Protege Calls Out UFC’s Ilia Topuria for Boxing Showdown

The age-old debate of boxer vs. MMA fighter has persisted ever since James Toney’s ill-fated UFC clash with Randy Couture. Over the years, the narrative has evolved.

MMA News / NY Fights / February 11

Daniel Cormier Pushes Back on Jon Jones’ 'Private' Arthritis Confession Claim

If UFC fans were still holding out hope for Jon Jones’ return to the Octagon, that optimism may now be fading. The reality became clearer after a surprising admission from the widely regarded MMA GOAT during a recent public appearance.

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Daniel Cormier Casts Doubt on Jon Jones’ Deteriorating Health Claim After Leak Controversy

Jon Jones’ recent explanation surrounding his withdrawal from the rumored RAF event bout has taken another dramatic turn — and this time, Daniel Cormier is at the center of the storm.

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 10

Jon Jones vs Demetrious Johnson: Who Finally Won the GOAT Debate?

Demetrious Johnson acknowledged Jon Jones was always number one in the GOAT debate The two legends met at a Super Bowl LX celebrity charity event Jones

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 9

Jon Jones Opens Up About Potential Retirement: ‘I May Be Done’

Jon Jones admits he may be done fighting due to severe arthritis in his left hip that qualifies him for total hip replacement His last training camp was

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 9

‘Don’t try to con me’… UFC legend rules out trilogy against last man to beat him in the Octagon

Fighters changing their minds about retirement after getting itchy knuckles is not uncommon. Jon Jones has admitted he “could be done” after changing his mind about hanging up his gloves following the announcement of the UFC White House event.

MMA News / HITC / February 9

Jon Jones meets Demetrious Johnson and reaches an agreement on GOAT debate

Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson have reached a consensus regarding the GOAT discussion. ‘Bones’ and ‘Mighty Mouse’ are both considered among the best fighters in UFC history.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 9

Jon Jones coming to grips with 'I may be done'

Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones' fighting days are coming to an end and may have already ended. Widely considered the greatest of all time, the curtains are closing on his legendary career.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 9

Is Jon Jones Done With Fighting?

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones may have reached its final chapter. In an assessment of his future, Jones admitted that the toll of elite competition, combined with long-term health concerns, may have pushed him towards walking away from the Octagon for good.

MMA News / HITC / February 8

Jon Jones changes course once more as uncertainty surrounds UFC return

Jon Jones is considering retirement again, less than a year after first stepping away from the sport. Back in June 2025, he announced that he was done with MMA.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 8

'I Think I Could Be Done': Jon Jones Opens the Door to Walking Away From MMA

Jon Jones may finally be nearing the end of a career that redefined greatness—and controversy—in mixed martial arts. Jones, who is expected to fight Alex Pereira soon, recently admitted that retirement is no longer a general idea but a real possibility he’s actively weighing.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 7