Ilia Topuria Backs Jon Jones Ahead of Tom Aspinall Fight

UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria recently weighed in on the ongoing debate over the 'Greatest of All Time' (GOAT) in MMA, strongly supporting Jon Jones over Khabib Nurmagomedov. During an appearance on the Full Send podcast, Topuria argued that Jones' record of 16 title fight wins and 12 title defenses positions him as the top fighter, contrasting this with Khabib's 13 UFC fights and only three title defenses. He dismissed comparisons between Jones and Dagestani fighters, including Khabib and Islam Makhachev, asserting that the numbers speak for themselves. Topuria also expressed his belief that a highly anticipated fight between Jones and Tom Aspinall will happen, asserting that Jones deserves significant compensation for his participation. Fans have shown frustration towards Jones for seemingly avoiding new challengers like Aspinall, but Topuria believes the fight will eventually materialize. The ongoing discourse highlights the complex and passionate views within the MMA community regarding legacy and greatness.