There have been countless fighters who have competed under the UFC banner, but only a select few have become global phenomena. Jon Jones and Conor McGregor undoubtedly top this list due to their immense contributions to the sport through their fights and personas. Interestingly, these two legends share five notable achievements. Let’s dive in and find out their common records and achievements.
Jon Jones and Conor McGregor: The Shared Achievements of UFC Icons
2 Division Champions
While fighters like Dustin Poirier have given their all and remained at the top of the tier, his unfulfilled wish is to win a UFC championship. Despite several attempts, he hasn’t been able to touch that gold. Meanwhile, Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have won championships not just in one division but in two different weight classes.
Mystic Mac has won the featherweight and lightweight championships, and Jones has won in light and heavyweight. This places them in the elite list of superstars who have scored belts in two divisions.
Earning Both Title Via Finishes
In addition, they not only won the titles but did so via finishes, which added to their glory. For those who don’t know, a win is a win, but winning via finish shows their dominance and adds a heroic end to the fight. Both McGregor and Jones have secured their titles via finishes.
Headlining fighters in most of the UFC events they have competed in
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Headlining fighters in most of the UFC events they have competed in
Being a headline fighter shows that the company believes in its star power and underscores its stardom. Interestingly, almost every time they’ve entered the octagon, they’ve headlined the event. McGregor has headlined 11 times in 14 UFC fights he’s participated in, while Jones, on the other hand, has headlined 16 out of his 23 UFC fights.
Bruce Buffer referred to only two fighters as “One and Only”
Bruce Buffer, the legendary voice of the UFC for years, announces what every MMA fighter dreams of hearing. Jon Jones and Conor McGregor hold the unique distinction of earning the title “The One and Only” from this renowned UFC announcer. This accolade highlights their immense achievements and their fame in MMA.
Cover Stars of EA UFC video games
While the cover of EA UFC video games is now associated with a perceived curse where the cover star loses their title, it’s still a prestigious honor. Only a few fighters have achieved this recognition, and unsurprisingly, both Jones and McGregor have graced the cover as EA UFC stars.
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