Since retiring, Jon Jones has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Just hours after a significant revelation, reports surfaced alleging that Jones fled the scene of a traffic accident in New Mexico back in February. The incident fueled the fire, as fans and journalists criticized his behavior, especially toward Tom Aspinall. However, amidst the negativity, Jones received rare praise from Khabib Nurmagomedov, who called him the GOAT. In response, ‘Bones’ said it was humbling to hear.
Khabib Nurmagomedov congratulated Jones on his retirement, acknowledging him as the greatest in UFC history. Despite not being close personally, ‘The Eagle’ praised Jones for inspiring millions worldwide and stated that he has nothing left to prove in the sport. Jones took to X to express his surprise and appreciation after Nurmagomedov praised him as the greatest in UFC history.
I didn’t expect that from Khabib, it was humbling https://t.co/JPxlvVcGnr
— Jonny Meat (@JonnyBones) June 27, 2025
‘Bones’ admitted he didn’t expect such recognition from Khabib, especially given their distant relationship over the years. The acknowledgement came during a turbulent period for Jones, as he faced criticism and legal issues following his retirement. Amidst the negativity, Khabib’s words stood out as a rare moment of respect that Jones described as truly humbling. However, Khabib’s coach feels differently about this.
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Coach Feels Jon Jones Is the Best Fighter Ever, But Not The Greatest
Javier Mendez shared his thoughts on Jon Jones during a recent Javier & Mo Show episode. He said Jones could be the greatest, but his actions outside the cage stopped him from fully earning that title. Mendez compared him to Muhammad Ali, whom he sees as the greatest in boxing, not just for his skills, but for what he did outside the ring.
Still, based on fighting alone, Mendez believes Jones is the best. With Khabib’s recent praise and his ongoing legal problems, Jones is still the main topic of conversation. Whether people think he’s the greatest or not, one thing is clear: he keeps everyone talking about MMA.
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