Jon Jones is the GOAT, at least as per Dana White, and he might have been on a hiatus for almost a year, but he came back and proved why he is so hyped. ‘Bones’ defeated Stipe Miocic and established himself as the HW legend again. His story is a complicated legacy of MMA greatness. The fighter who became the UFC light heavyweight champion at 23 has always shown that the sky is the limit. If you’re Jon Jones, you are bound to set your sights higher and aim for the best.

Let’s remember that Jones is the first fighter to defend his title in three respective dominions after he massacred Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. “I may just vacate this thing and come back for a fourth,” Jones taunted in a recent Instagram post, showcasing a potential move that could cause an earthquake in the heavyweight division. So saying 2024 was an amazing year for Jones is an understatement. Let’s journey to his movie-like scenes from 2024.

Inside the UFC: Jon Jones has finally accomplished it all!

Jones stopped Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 to defend the UFC Heavyweight World Championship. The GOAT established himself as the real top dog again after one year of not showing up due to his injury and legal issues. Guess what!– he even celebrated his victory in front of President-elect Donald Trump while dancing the infamous ‘Donald Trump Dance.’

For the MMA GOAT, the motivation has always been clear for his goals whether it is winning the heavyweight title or defending it. At present, he has another goal which is to clash with Pereira rather than interim HW champ Tom Aspinall. But why? Well, it has the appeal of a legacy-establishing juncture. Following Jones’ latest title defense, he moved up to #2, toppling Pereira down to #3 in the P4P rankings. For now, it seems like Jonny Bones holds the aces, and his plan might include any possibility.

This year was especially a rollercoaster for Jonny Bones, and he achieved sky-high limits. At the age of 37 and after coming back from an injury, many fighters fail to find their footing again, but not ‘Bones.’ It was an emotional rollercoaster for him as well. He even posted a huge note on X regarding the same.

Outside the UFC: A year of fulfillment for ‘Bones’

From performing for the President to being a champion again, Jones achieved milestones that some only dream of. He gave a record of everything he achieved like a huge tribute to the year and his hard work while posting it on X. It was a montage of his accomplishments this year and boy it was packed with legendary specialties!

To start off–he spoke about his dance for Donald Trump after he won at UFC 309. Then he followed it up with a personal achievement and said, “First-Time Voter: Took part in democracy and voted for the first time—a major personal milestone.” Hold on because there is more! The UFC legend not only voted for the first time and danced in front of the president of the USA but also took up the roles of being a teacher, and even an actor!

He traveled to Mexico, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand to teach martial arts and share his expertise with people all around the world. ‘Bones’ did not forget to give credit where it was due in all of this. Even when he wrote about his achievement, he mentioned Stipe Miocic being the greatest HW in UFC history. He wrote, “Defeated Stipe Miocic, the greatest heavyweight in UFC history, cementing my legacy further.”

When it comes to his acting front, he is delving into the thespian role and feels at home in it. Jones spoke about his stint in Netflix’s The Cage and wrote, “Netflix Star: Appeared in a TV show on Netflix, “The Cage,” gaining a wider audience and stepping deeper into the entertainment industry.”

Along with that, Jones gave a signal for a new movie by mentioning his acting role as a NAVY SEAL; Jones added, “Took on the role of a Navy SEAL sergeant in the project Edo’s Crossing, expanding my acting portfolio…” Apart from being so versatile career-wise, he has achieved wholesome milestones like having his dad’s duties in place while traveling around the country supporting his family as a devoted volleyball dad.

The man who has already made UFC history is always trying to excel at new milestones. He did so by conquering Albuquerque’s Sandia Mountain not once but three times! Last but not least, Jones noted his achievement in making an Elite training camp, going to the Jeremy Camp concert, purchasing his dream home, and investing in a Cybertruck- after all this hard work, some self-purchases are a must! So what now? What do you think Jones will achieve in 2025? Will he fight Alex Pereira or Tom Aspinall? Share your thoughts in the comments below.