“They Don’t Survive Situations Like That” – Controversies Surrounding Jon Jones Concerned Mike Tyson & Joe Rogan Despite UFC Legend’s “Phenomenal” Skills

Jon Jones has been making headlines ever since he decided to come back to the UFC octagon after a hiatus of three long years. Jones came to the sport and destroyed his opponent, Ciryl Gane, within two minutes and four seconds of the very first sound via guillotine choke. After his glorious victory, the MMA world began to consider him the greatest fighter of all time.

Later, Jones called out the former heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic, for his next bout. Several months later, a comment made by UFC commentator Joe Rogan led to a huge drama between ‘Bones’ and boxing star Tyson Fury. In his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan mentioned that if ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘Bones’ are locked in a room, Fury won’t come out of the room.

The comment made by Rogan infuriated the boxer, and he ended up saying that Jones wouldn’t be able to defeat him. This led to the UFC heavyweight champion calling out Fury for a clash. Similar to Rogan, the fans also believe that if the two powerful athletes came face-to-face, it would be Jones who would win the bout. It’s not the first time Rogan believed in Jones. Nearly four years ago, Rogan mentioned the “phenomenal skills” of Jones with the legendary boxer Mike Tyson. Tyson agreed to the same.

Joe Rogan and Mike Tyson discussed Jon Jones’ legal complications

Four years ago, UFC commentator Joe Rogan and boxing legend Mike Tyson discussed Jones’ skills and personal controversies. Tyson wanted to know Rogan’s thoughts on Jones’ fighting skills. As an answer to ‘Iron Mike’, the former Fear Factor host said, “He is phenomenal! The best at using distance. He knows distance better than anybody.”

Rogan added, “It just sucks that he has so many controversies in his line, but I’m hoping he puts all that s**t behind him. Have you ever spoken with him?” ‘Kid Dynamite’ answered Rogan’s question by saying, “Yeah, never about his personal life or anything. But we met before and talked.” Mike Tyson had a different viewpoint on the whole matter.

‘Iron Mike’ says it was necessary

During the conversation between Rogan and ‘Iron Mike,” they both discussed in detail the legal complications faced by both Jones and Tyson. Rogan asked Tyson about his thoughts on Jones’ facing legal problems. Tyson was someone who faced the same. Tyson added, ” It’s just so difficult and unfortunately they have to go through something like that, you know. Some people they don’t survive situations like that. It has to come to end. If you don’t bring it to an end, it’s gonna bring itself. It’s gonna come to his own end.

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Rogan expressed confusion at Tyson’s reply. He asked if it was good to undergo such experiences. ‘Iron Mike’ answered, “Only if you learn from experiences.” From the conversation between the two, it was clear that they both were concerned about Jones. What do you make of Tyson’s comments? Let us know below.

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