Jon Jones is simply unstoppable! Why? Well, for starters – he became a two-division (light heavyweight and heavyweight) UFC champ this March by dismantling Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. In a fight that lasted just a few minutes, ‘Bones’ proved that even when he’s off-stage, he’s not slouching around. This historic comeback after 3 years of fight drought reaffirmed his stature in the game as arguably the greatest of all time.
What’s more, the two-division champ has recently acclaimed yet another notable recognition. In a recent addition to his accolades, Bones was announced as the winner of the ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) for the 2023 UFC Fighter of the Year. The #1 UFC P4P fighter recently shared some clicks from his iconic moments at the ESPY Awards ceremony in Las Vegas, and fans are all over his social media handles, just pouring in praises and support for the GOAT.
Fans are all praise for Jon Jones following his recent ESPY Award win
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After four previous nominations, Jon Jones finally secured his first ESPY award in 2023. Moreover, the heavyweight champion emerged victorious in the Fighter of the Year category, beating out other notable titleholders, including Leon Edwards, Islam Makhachev, and Amanda Nunes, who recently announced her retirement.
In response to his ESPY win, Jones shared a heartfelt note on social media, expressing his gratitude to his fans and supporters. ‘Bones’ caption read: “I want to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to vote for me. I also wanted to thank the #ESPYS for giving my friends and I an experience of a lifetime. It was simply unforgettable.”
But that’s not all! The Heavyweight champion was spotted with boxing legend Mike Tyson and the duo even clicked a couple of pictures together. Following the announcement of Jon Jones’ ESPY win, fans have responded to Jones’ heartfelt note with an outpouring of love and support. Consequently, many devoted supporters hailed him as an unstoppable force and the greatest of all time in the world of fighting.
Here are some of the most amusing fan reactions to Jon Jones’ ESPY win.
“Lookin sharp Champ!”
“He simply cannot be stopped”
“Alexa, play Living Legend by Snoop Dogg”
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“THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME !!! YOU THE MAN BONES”
“JON MF JONES > ANY FIGHTER TO EVER LIVE”
“The Champ is Here”
“That golden chain looking swole”
“bruh square up w anybody taller than him 😂”
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Fans congratulated Jones for his incredible skills and remarkable career. They celebrated his ESPY win as a well-deserved recognition of his exceptional talent and hard work.
Jones will have the opportunity to further cement his legacy when he takes on UFC’s consensus heavyweight GOAT Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 on November 11 at MSG.
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