“You throw Jon Jones in a room with anybody, Jon Jones walks out of the room.” This was the quote by Dana White recently praising Jones. However, there are some who disagree with him, one of them being Joe Rogan. He threw some serious shade at Jon Jones, suggesting he might not actually be the most complete fighter.
Joe Rogan is backing another great champion as the overall complete fighter over Jon Jones. In his eyes, Islam Makhachev takes that spot without a doubt. Makhachev, known for his remarkable grappling skills and striking prowess, now finds himself in the spotlight, surpassing even Jones in Rogan’s eyes.
“If you wanted to really think about who’s the most complete fighter, you gotta say like Max Holloway [or] Ilia Topuria, but Islam Makhachev you got to put at the top as the most complete. He could KO you with a head kick just like Jon Jones,” said Rogan via The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast.
So, what’s got Rogan singing Makhachev’s praises? For starters, Makhachev’s recent performances have been nothing short of spectacular. The Dagestani fighter has shown an impressive ability to mix up his game: powerful striking, relentless grappling, and a lion’s heart.
Rogan’s comments come as a bit of a shocker, especially since Jon Jones has long been hailed as one of the most complete fighters in UFC history. But the UFC commentator believes Makhachev might just edge him out.
Joe Rogan Defends Jon Jones Against PED Accusations
A rule of the sport: Controversy often accompanies greatness. Rogan recently waded into the murky waters of PED accusations against Jon Jones. The commentator and podcast host is putting his weight behind Jones amidst swirling allegations of performance-enhancing drug use.
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Jones is a name synonymous with dominance in the UFC. He has faced his fair share of scrutiny, from positive tests for cocaine to failed drug tests for banned substances like Clomiphene and Turinabol. In a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Rogan expressed his take on ‘Bones’’ PED accusations.
“He don’t look like somebody that does steroids,” said Rogan.
Rogan defended Jones, arguing that the fighter’s physique doesn’t scream steroid use. However, he also acknowledged that visual cues aren’t foolproof indicators of PED use. His defense of Jones adds another layer to the ongoing saga, making MMA a little more intriguing.
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