Last year, I wrote an essay examining segments from the career of the now-retired former UFC champion, Jon “Bones” Jones, concluding that he was the greatest fighter in the history of the promotion1. This year, I’m reconsidering that conclusion; I stand by my work, but Jones’ actions surrounding his retirement have undoubtedly soured what was […]

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I wasn’t sure how to start this essay, to be honest. Should I stick to an overly analytical approach to only Jon Jones’ mixed-martial arts career or do a general overview of his entire career, including his numerous controversies and run-ins with the law? Either option could fill a novel with that much information, and […]

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