Praise Quotes by Jon Jones
All Praise statements made by Jon Jones across interviews, press conferences, and social media.
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Feb 10, 2026 praise
“There's plenty of room out there for many stars. Who's the best is always gonna be an opinion. So, it's great to be mentioned in the conversation. That's what it's about. We made it.”
– via Demetrious Johnson's YouTube channel, offering a rare, humble perspective on the GOAT debate during an encounter with "Mighty Mouse" at a Super Bowl LX celebrity charity event
Jan 9, 2026 praise
“Khamzat could win at any weight. I'd like to see him at light heavyweight”
– via Red Corner MMA (January 2026), sharing his high praise for the newly crowned middleweight champion after their viral wrestling session in Chechnya.
Jan 9, 2026 praise
“I think Islam is one of the greatest fighters of all time. I’m not surprised that he’s dominating the competition. He’s a special athlete. Some guys are chosen to do great things, and I think he’s one of those guys”
– via Red Corner MMA (January 8, 2026), offering high praise for the pound—for—pound king following Makhachev’s historic double—champion victory
Nov 25, 2025 praise
“Khamzat is a real ni*** fosho”
– praised Khamzat Chimaev on his visit to Chechnya
Nov 25, 2025 praise
“Yeah, that takedown was legit, young man is in tremendous shape. And there was only so much I could do on that concrete. What a great host, I’ll never forget my time in Chechnya”
– confirming the legitimacy of Khamzat Chimaev's impromptu takedown during their street grappling session in Russia
Nov 24, 2025 praise
“Mark my words, @gable will be the most elite heavyweight fighter on the planet within the next 12 months”
– praised Gable Stevenson after his impressive win over Billy Swanson
Nov 1, 2025 praise
“He’s everything that I have ever wanted in an athlete. He’s 25 years old. He comes from a wrestling background. He’s an Olympic gold medalist. He has the perfect work ethic, and he’s drug free.”
– praising Gable Stevenson via Dirty Boxing 4
Sep 25, 2025 praise
“It's not a matter of if he can, it's a matter of when. I've had many great teammates over the years, but I've always said if I would ever be a coach it would have to be a Wrestler who was completely committed to success. I found my guy and I'm excited to add world championship coach to my resume.”
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