NBA Vet James Johnson Gets the Raw Treatment From Gordon Ryan After Bizarrely Claiming to Need Only 1 Year to Beat Jon Jones

Jon Jones is often considered the greatest MMA fighter of all time. He has a huge number of fans who strongly believe that it is impossible to defeat him in an MMA showdown. The heavyweight king’s MMA record stands at 27 victories and just one loss. The only loss he suffered in his entire fighting career was by disqualification. Many, including UFC CEO Dana White, consider it an unfair decision taken by the referee. Currently, Jones is getting ready to fight against former UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. The duo is all set to lock horns at UFC 295 on November 11. The MMA community expects Jones to blow the roof off Madison Square Garden and emerge victorious.

Ahead of the bout, the fight fans received shock treatment from NBA veteran James Johnson. Recently, he claimed that he could beat ‘Bones’ in MMA. Johnson believed that all he needed was one year to defeat the mighty Jones. When BJJ GOAT Gordon Ryan came across the matter, he gave an unexpected reaction. Let’s delve further into the matter.

Gordon Ryan reacts to James Johnson’s claims on Jon Jones

The former NBA player and Indiana Pacers forward, Johnson, claims that he could defeat Jon Jones with just one year of training. Johnson is 6’7 and weighs more than 240 pounds, which makes him more confident against Jones. He has also practiced karate since childhood and believes that this would give him an advantage over Jon Jones.

The NBA veteran feels that within a year of proper training, he will be able to work on his ground game. At the moment, he believes that he is not fit to fight Jones, as he has a lot to improve on the ground. When it comes to Jones, his wrestling skills are unmatchable for even top UFC fighters. The words of Johnson soon captured the attention of the netizens. The Instagram handle of MMA censored posted about it, and BJJ GOAT Gordon Ryan came across it. He commented under the post with five laughing emojis. It seems that the submission grappler felt that Johnson was making a joke out of himself by claiming that he could defeat MMA GOAT, Jon Jones.

UFC legend believes Stipe Miocic can upset Jones

Presently, UFC fans are eagerly waiting to watch Jones’ first heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic. Considering his past fights, the majority is sure that Jones is going to defeat the former UFC heavyweight champion. However, there is someone who believes that only Miocic can end the reign of Jones.

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UFC legend Mark Coleman believes that if someone can end the reign of Jones, it is Stipe Miocic. He took to social media and shared a picture with Miocic, revealing that he is helping the former champion with training. Furthermore, he revealed that it is the biggest fight in the history of the UFC and that he is highly thrilled about it. Do you think that Stipe Miocic can dethrone Jones? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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