Jon Jones is the reigning UFC heavyweight champion. He is known for his exceptional athleticism and versatile skill-set that has propelled him to success inside the octagon. To continuously enhance his prowess, Jones often trains with top-tier athletes from around the world.
In a recent post, he shared a photo alongside no-gi grappling legend Gordon Ryan, igniting a storm of reactions.
The photograph captures Jones and Ryan seated in the back of an open SUV trunk, both wearing hats and sunglasses. While the two dominant athletes are not in a training session, the caption “Iron sharpens iron” suggests a collaborative spirit towards improvement. However, fans didn’t hesitate to draw connections to the athletes’ past controversies related to PEDs.
Both Jones and Ryan have faced PED-related issues in their careers. Jones has encountered multiple instances of testing positive, while Ryan has been candid about his use. Despite Jones maintaining his innocence regarding PEDs, the connection between the two athletes was quickly pointed out by fans.
The tweet’s caption prompted witty responses from the MMA Twitter community, playing on the PED innuendos. One fan humorously questioned, “Does juice sharpen juice?” Another quipped, “Juice softens noodles,” referring to Jones’ past PED test failures.
The comments continued to flow, with fans jokingly coining terms like “Collab of two positive guys” and “Tha st**oid brothas.” The thread of reactions showcased the playful yet pointed nature of MMA enthusiasts’ engagement.
A video of the two training also emerged online showcasing a masterclass from two seasoned pros.
Ahead of his heavyweight debut, Jones elaborated he’s planning to use a lot more BJJ to ‘save braincells’.
The ‘New’ Jon Jones wants to move away from Kickboxing
“That’s something I’ve been doing my whole life, wrestling and grappling. My jiu-jitsu and wrestling confidence is at an all time high.”
“That’s just may be my style moving forward, getting away from all the kickboxing. I want to save brain cells,” he added.
Looking ahead, Jones is preparing to face Stipe Miocic at UFC 295. While his victory is far from guaranteed, given Miocic’s record, age, and recent loss, many anticipate a dominant performance from ‘Bones.’ Jones’ initial plan of retiring after defeating Miocic may shift due to the emergence of contenders like Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall.
