Gordon Ryan, the master of jiu-jitsu, agrees that Jon Jones possesses an unparalleled skill set as a mixed martial artist. ‘The King’ likened ‘Bones’ to the late two-weight world champion Georges St-Pierre at the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 press conference.
Ryan, a consistent presence in Jones’s recent training camp, has been assisting the UFC heavyweight in honing his ground game. He drew parallels between the current champion’s skills and those of the former middleweight and welterweight champion, St-Pierre, during the media appearance.
Gordon Ryan compared Jon Jones to Georges St-Pierre after viral training
The accomplished grappler acknowledges that Jon Jones is the only one capable of changing his strategy on the fly during a fight. Jones’s remarkable fight intelligence and adaptability in the octagon are showcased by his ability to alter tactics at any moment.
This sets him apart from the competition, further solidifying his reputation as one of the sport’s most strategic and adaptable fighters. His skill allows him to adeptly respond to changing circumstances and opponents’ tactics.
While Jones triumphantly returned to the octagon at UFC 285 in March, defeating Ciryl Gane via first-round submission to win the heavyweight title, his first title defense fight is still in jeopardy.
Jones was forced to take a break from the sport due to a training injury he sustained while getting ready for his matchup against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. Similarly, Gordon Ryan was scheduled to participate in the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5, but he was forced to withdraw because of a rib injury.
Jones recognized Gordon Ryan’s superiority
When it comes to grappling, Jon Jones is no amateur. However, it appears that when it comes to pure jiu-jitsu, grappling phenom Gordon Ryan is unbeatable by the MMA legend. In October, after Ryan significantly outperformed Jon Jones in a training session, Jones openly disclosed his emotional distress on social media.
According to FloGrappling, Gordon Ryan, who is regarded as one of the best grapplers, has an amazing 93-5-3 pro grappling record. The 28-year-old’s dominating record and extraordinary grappling ability highlight his stature in the sport.
My boy, Gordon Ryan served me up a large hot piece of humble pie tonight. It was exactly what I was looking for, at the same time my emotions are all messed up. Going to have a hard time sleeping tonight.. expect singing videos at 2 AM đ©
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 6, 2023
Jones’s admission of emotional difficulties following his training with Ryan brings to the story, highlighting the struggles that even the most accomplished athletes, such as Jones, face in their quest for excellence.
In addition, he has an unending list of accomplishments, which include three first-place finishes in the ADCC World Tournament, the 2022 ADCC Open Weight Superfight World title, and the WNO Heavyweight Champion title.
