John Jones loves to prove that people he doesn’t like is wrong.
Despite not dominating throughout the entire UFC career, “Bones” continues to be one of MMA’s most controversial figures. This is mainly under the enforcement of law, domestic abuse allegations, drug and PED use.
But throughout all of that, Jones was able to keep his “unbeaten” record intact, but even that is a painful subject for some fight fans.
During his legendary light heavyweight drive, Jones’ victory over Alexander Gustafson, Thiago Santos and Dominic Reyes all met with a massive amount of skepticism. The last one was so bad that Jones abandoned the division completely and after vanishing for three years, he emerged from the shadows as a heavyweight.
But through that, Jones criticizes it heavily and uses it as a way to motivate what comes next.
“The moment my battle came, I was defeated in the ring.
“If you catch me on your day off, know that when I come back, you will see me at my absolute best. I think success is one of the greatest revenge you can have against your deniers.”
John Jones’ Goat Status gives him special treatment at UFC
Jones, who won the heavyweight title in March 2023, has only defended the crown once, beating former two-time title holder Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden.
Long before that fight fell apart, fans were already sought a clash between Jones and interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinel. Realistically, it’s a battle where no one needs to lobby. If there are two title holders in a single division, they inevitably fight. It’s always been that way, but Jones is special.
And his special position has special privileges, such as maintaining his belt, despite dodging a battle with the tentative champion than the game.
In reality, Jones should have probably been stripped of his money while taking a year off to recover from his chest injury. Clearly, the injury wasn’t part of his plan, but if both Jiri Prochazka and Jamahar Hill were released from duties as mild heavyweight champions due to injuries, why didn’t Jones give the same treatment?
It’s the subject of another article, but it’s not too difficult to find the answer.
