Well, now, if you ain’t heard of Jon Jones, let me tell ya, he’s somethin’ else in the world of mixed martial arts. You see, Jon Jones, that big ol’ UFC light heavyweight champion, he’s also made a name for himself in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A lotta folks don’t realize it, but besides bein’ a champion in the cage, Jon’s been workin’ real hard on his BJJ, too. He’s a purple belt now, and lemme tell ya, that’s a big deal!
Now, before we get too deep into all this, let me back up a bit. Jon’s been a blue belt in BJJ since 2017. That’s quite a while, ya know, and he’s been trainin’ under a fellow by the name of Roberto Tussa Alencar. I reckon it ain’t easy gettin’ that purple belt, but Jon sure did earn it, and he made sure to let the world know through social media when he got it. Just think, a UFC champ with a purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu, that’s somethin’ to be proud of!
Now, I remember back in 2015, Jon said he was gonna work for his black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and people were talkin’ all sorts of things about it. At the time, folks thought maybe he was just tryin’ to hype himself up or something. But lo and behold, here we are, and he’s got that purple belt, lookin’ to take the next step. If you ask me, he’s got a good chance at that black belt someday, too. You don’t get where Jon’s at without workin’ real hard for it.
But what’s all this BJJ stuff really about, you might ask? Well, in simple terms, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grapplin’ and submissions. If you can get your opponent on the ground and control ’em, you’ve got the upper hand. And that’s somethin’ Jon Jones is mighty good at. He’s always been known for his reach and his ability to control fights from the ground. That’s probably one of the reasons why his BJJ skills stand out so much in his MMA career.
Now, it’s important to note that Jon’s not just a BJJ guy. He’s got a strong background in wrestling, too. He’s one of them college wrestlers who turned his attention to mixed martial arts, and that’s been a big part of his success. But you know, what really separates Jon from others in the UFC is how he mixes his wrestling skills with his Jiu-Jitsu. He’s got a real unique style of fightin’, and he’s always lookin’ for ways to control his opponents, whether it’s on the feet or on the ground.
Speaking of control, Jon’s got a knack for usin’ his reach in ways most fighters can’t even imagine. He’s tall, and he uses that height advantage to keep opponents at bay when they’re standin’ up. But when it gets to the ground, he’s just as dangerous, if not more so. His ground game is sharp, and now with that purple belt, he’s only gettin’ better at it.
He’s also been trainin’ at Gracie Barra New Mexico, so you know he’s in good hands. That’s one of them top BJJ schools, and I reckon that’s helped him a lot in his development. And just like any other fighter, he’s gotta keep pushin’ himself, because there’s always someone out there gunnin’ for the title, always someone lookin’ to take that belt off of you.
But hey, Jon Jones ain’t one to back down from a challenge. He’s proved that time and time again in the UFC. He’s already cemented his place in UFC history by winin’ the heavyweight title at UFC 285. That fight was somethin’—I mean, he submitted Ciryl Gane in just a little over 2 minutes. That right there shows you just how dangerous Jon can be. And now that he’s got that purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu, I’d say he’s got even more tools in his box to keep dominatin’.
Of course, there’s always folks out there questionin’ things. I’ve heard people say that just because you got a purple belt don’t mean much, but those folks don’t really understand what it takes to get to that point. It takes years of trainin’, dedication, and learnin’ the ins and outs of the art. Ain’t no easy path to that purple belt, and Jon earned his, fair and square. You don’t just walk into a gym and get handed one of them things. It takes sweat, tears, and a whole lotta heart.
So, what’s next for Jon Jones? Well, I reckon he’ll just keep on doin’ what he does best—fightin’ and trainin’. He’s already talked about workin’ towards that black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and if history’s any indicator, I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets there someday. But for now, he’s a purple belt, and that’s somethin’ to be proud of. Whether he’s standin’ up or on the ground, Jon’s got all the tools to be a champ, and his Jiu-Jitsu game is just one more reason why he’s one of the best in the world.
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