{"id":851451,"date":"2026-09-17T23:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T23:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/851451\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T23:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T23:00:10","slug":"islam-makhachev-scolds-jon-jones-for-breaking-the-rules-in-ufc-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/851451\/","title":{"rendered":"Islam Makhachev scolds Jon Jones for ‘breaking the rules’ in UFC career"},"content":{"rendered":"

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UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev believes Jon Jones continues to avoid accountability for his past mistakes outside of the cage.<\/p>\n

Jon Jones defended his past after two-time rival Daniel Cormier continued to question his case as the greatest UFC fighter of all time. Cormier has repeatedly dismissed Jones\u2019 GOAT case due to multiple failed drug tests<\/a> during his career, particularly ahead of their scheduled rematch at UFC 200 that fell apart.<\/p>\n

Cormier puts UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, his longtime teammate, atop the UFC GOAT list. UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev also makes an intriguing case after winning belts in multiple weight classes.<\/p>\n

Jones recently took to social media to mock his longtime rival Cormier\u2019s recent GOAT comments, and encouraged Makhachev to continue on his current trajectory<\/a>. After Jones\u2019 remarks went viral, Makhachev didn\u2019t exactly respond with kindness.<\/p>\n

Islam Makhachev reacts to Jon Jones\u2019 defense of past drug use<\/p>\n

In a recent tweet<\/a>, Makhachev responded to Jones\u2019 defense of his controversial past.<\/p>\n

Jon, I\u2019m not trying to diminish your achievements in any way. But your whole life seems to be tied to breaking the rules one way or another, and somehow, you\u2019re never the one to be blamed.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) September 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cJon, I\u2019m not trying to diminish your achievements in any way. But your whole life seems to be tied to breaking the rules one way or another,\u201d Makhachev tweeted.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd somehow, you\u2019re never the one to be blamed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones has questioned Makhachev\u2019s case as the greatest fighter of all-time after a brutal knockout loss earlier in his UFC tenure. Makhachev recently surpassed Anderson Silva\u2019s UFC record<\/a> win streak by defeating Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.<\/p>\n

As of this writing, Jones hasn\u2019t responded to Makhachev\u2019s tweet. He\u2019s expected to be in Gable Steveson\u2019s corner this weekend for the talented heavyweight\u2019s fight at UFC 331.<\/p>\n

Jones, Makhachev, and others continue to weigh in on the UFC\u2019s GOAT debate. According to Jones, Makhachev still has a ways to go before entering the conversation.<\/p>\n

Is Jon Jones the greatest UFC fighter ever? Share your thoughts in the comments!<\/p>\n

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