Greatness in combat sports isn’t inherent—it’s forged through unwavering dedication, resilience, and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. For 16 long years,

Jon Jones has exemplified this rare caliber of greatness. Whether it’s clinching the 205lbs title aged 23 or leading the UFC pack in 2024, ‘Bones’ has proved his worth every time.

His legacy as one of the sport’s all-time best was recently underscored by

Brendan Schaub, who reminded the world just how extraordinary the consensus MMA GOAT truly is.

Jon Jones once showed levels to Brendan Schaub during a practice session

From the moment Jon Jones entered the octagon, he showcased a unique combination of skill, creativity, and dominance that redefined the meaning of being a champion. At just 23 years old, he became the youngest UFC champion in history, a milestone that set the tone for a career filled with unparalleled success.

His seamless ability to blend striking, grappling, and wrestling, coupled with an unmatched fight IQ, has made him nearly invincible in the sport. But beyond his skills, one trait elevates Jones to legendary status: his unwavering self-belief. Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub shared a story that perfectly encapsulates this quality on his Instagram, with the caption: “Jon is the ultimate alpha, even around other killers. 1%er.”

Recounting an experience on Quinton Jackson’s JAXXON podcast, Schaub recalled: “I’m at Jackson’s training, feeling amazing. I’ve warmed up perfectly and I’m thinking, ‘I’m about to beat the fk out of Jon Jones today.’ Then Jon walks in—20 minutes late, probably coming off some shenanigans the night before. He doesn’t even warm up, just says, ‘I’m good,’ and puts on his gloves. Not only did he whoop my a during our session, but he stayed in for shark tank rounds. You know, the ones where fresh opponents rotate in on him. He didn’t just beat me—he handled other famous heavyweights one after the other. When it was over, he just said, ‘Have a good day, guys,’ and left.”

This has been a constant occurrence for Jones even inside the Octagon where he has dispatched countless former champions to the drawing board. The heavyweight champion was recently seen in action at UFC 309 where he took on Stipe Miocic. Before the fight, he announced that this could be his last fight, but the 37-year-old took a U-turn after his dominant victory. With ‘Bones’ not retiring, his coach pointed out that he could very well beat Tom Aspinall if they ever clash inside the Octagon.

Jon Jones will come out victorious against Tom Aspinall feels coach Gibson

Tom Aspinall’s meteoric rise in the UFC heavyweight division has set the stage for a potential clash with Jon Jones. Known for his speed, precision, and versatile skill set, Aspinall has been vocal about his desire to face Jones—a fight fans are eagerly anticipating. The budding rivalry stems from Aspinall’s conviction that he represents the future of the heavyweight division, while Jones, widely regarded as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, remains the reigning king.

Following UFC 309, Aspinall hinted at having identified some weaknesses in Jones’ game, further stoking the flames of competition. However, Jones’ long-time coach, Brandon Gibson, believes the reigning champion possesses a skill set that would present significant challenges for the interim titleholder. In an interview with Inside Fighting, Gibson highlighted the key difference between the two fighters:

“Tom is a great opponent, and we respect all these great champions. But Jon has solved far more complex problems inside the Octagon. His mixed martial arts IQ, pace, strength, and overall game are unparalleled. I believe those qualities would tilt the fight heavily in Jon’s favor, and he would emerge victorious once again.”

Whether the fight materializes or not, their names are now forever intertwined, and the anticipation alone has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Will we see these two Titans collide in the Octagon next? Share your thoughts in the comments below!