UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently shared his personal selection for the four greatest fighters in MMA history during a conversation on the DeepCut podcast. Known as one of the sport’s all-time greats, Jones included himself along with three other legendary athletes, solidifying his perspective on the sport’s elite.
Jones confidently chose Demetrious Johnson, Georges St-Pierre, and Anderson Silva to join him on what he calls his MMA Mount Rushmore. Johnson is widely recognized as the greatest flyweight ever, while St-Pierre is often regarded as the best welterweight in history, underscoring their dominance in different divisions.
“Top four. Demetrious Johnson. Anderson Silva. Georges St-Pierre, and myself. In no specific order. I think we’ve all done really great things in this sport.”
Demetrious Johnson holds the record for the most consecutive UFC title defenses with 11, highlighting his sustained excellence. Georges St-Pierre boasts nine title defenses and is one of the few fighters to claim championships in two weight classes, having earned both welterweight and middleweight belts.
The final name, Anderson Silva, was once widely considered the greatest fighter in the sport. Despite a late-career decline and Jones’ rising legacy, “The Spider” remains a legendary figure with 10 successful middleweight title defenses and one of the most impressive highlight reels in MMA history.
Jones’ Dominant Victory Over Stipe Miocic Bolsters His Heavyweight Reign
Jones recently defended his UFC heavyweight title with a commanding performance against former champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Jones controlled the fight, securing takedowns and even stunning Miocic with a heavy punch before finishing the contest with a spinning back kick to the body, earning a TKO victory.
Miocic is widely regarded as the greatest heavyweight in UFC history, holding the record for the most title defenses in the division and beating former champions such as Francis Ngannou, Daniel Cormier (twice), Junior dos Santos, Fabricio Werdum, and Andrei Arlovski. Defeating an opponent of this caliber adds significant weight to Jones’ standing in the heavyweight class.
Along with Miocic, Jones has notable wins against heavyweight legends like Alistair Overeem. The only heavyweight figure often placed above Jones is Fedor Emelianenko, who has long been considered a contender for the title of MMA’s greatest fighter of all time.
Jones’ Legacy Within MMA’s Greatest Fighters
By placing himself alongside Demetrious Johnson, Georges St-Pierre, and Anderson Silva, Jon Jones highlights a career that has spanned multiple divisions and decades. His MMA Mount Rushmore list reflects not only his respect for historic achievements but also the evolving nature of greatness across weight classes.
Jones’ remarks invite fans to consider the sport’s rich history while acknowledging how fighters’ legacies shift over time due to ongoing performances and competition levels. As Jones continues to defend his heavyweight championship, the conversation about the greatest fighter of all time remains as vibrant as ever, influenced heavily by his own enduring presence at the sport’s summit.