Okay, so I’ve been following MMA for a while now, and the whole Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier debate has been raging on forever. I always thought it was pretty clear cut, but then I stumbled upon this guy, Lionel Rivera, making some noise. He’s saying Cormier is actually greater than Jones. That really got me thinking, so I decided to dig in.
First, I started by watching all their fights again. Yeah, I know, I’ve seen them before, but I wanted a fresh look. I spent hours going through every round, every takedown, every punch thrown. I wanted to see if I missed something.
- Cormier’s fights were intense. He’s a powerhouse, always pushing forward.
- Jones, on the other hand, is a master technician. So precise, so calculated.
Then I dove into their records. Wins, losses, titles, the whole shebang. Jones has the more impressive record, no doubt. But Cormier held belts in two weight classes. That’s huge.
The Controversies
And then there’s the elephant in the room: Jones’s failed drug tests. I had to factor that in. It just clouds everything. I tried to look past it, to focus just on the fights, but it’s tough.
I started comparing their opponents, too. Who did they beat? How tough were those fights? I made a big list, comparing resumes, trying to see who faced the tougher competition. This part was really tricky. Both of them have fought some real beasts.
After all that, I still wasn’t sure. I mean, Jones is undeniably talented. But Cormier’s heart, his determination, his clean record…it’s hard to ignore. Lionel Rivera might be onto something. He definitely got me to question my initial assumptions.
So, I ended up where I started, I guess. Still not 100% convinced, but with a whole lot more respect for Cormier. It’s definitely not as clear-cut as I thought. It’s a debate that’s gonna keep going, and I’m here for it. This whole thing really made me appreciate the complexity of the sport and how difficult it is to compare legends. It opened my mind, for sure. I’ll be talking about this for some time.
