In a recent interview on the Pound 4 Pound podcast, legendary MMA fighter Georges St-Pierre shared his admiration for Jon Jones and labeled him as one of the greatest fighters in the sport. St-Pierre, who is often part of conversations surrounding the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in MMA, acknowledged the talent and toughness of the current UFC heavyweight champion.

St-Pierre commended Jones, stating, "In terms of where we are now, I think it's hard to find someone better than Jon Jones. He's extremely talented and tough. People have no idea how tough he is. I've trained with him, and I've seen him push through adversity. He's the full package, with skills in striking and grappling."

Although St-Pierre acknowledged that critics may raise concerns about Jones' past behavior, he emphasized that when it comes to pure fighting ability, it is difficult to argue against Jones' dominance. St-Pierre also mentioned Jones' recent victory over Ciryl Gane to claim the vacant heavyweight title at UFC 285, solidifying his case as one of the sport's greatest warriors.

Jones, who held the UFC light heavyweight title for a record-breaking 1500 days, has proven himself against a multitude of formidable opponents throughout his career. While he does have one disqualification loss due to illegal strikes against Matt Hamill in 2009, Jones' overall professional record remains practically unblemished.

Despite Jones' accomplishments, St-Pierre reminded listeners of the constantly evolving nature of the MMA landscape. He mentioned Royce Gracie, a pioneer of the sport whose Brazilian jiu-jitsu expertise dominated early UFC competitions. St-Pierre believes that even Jones will eventually be surpassed by a fighter who will take the sport to new heights.

"For me, the best was Royce Gracie because he inspired me, but I do not think he would do well in the octagon today," St-Pierre said. "I believe the true pound-for-pound king has not been born yet, as the sport continues to progress. Records are meant to be broken."

As the debate over the GOAT in MMA rages on, St-Pierre's endorsement of Jon Jones adds weight to the arguments in favor of the reigning heavyweight champion. While St-Pierre acknowledges Jones' greatness, he remains optimistic that a new generation of fighters will continue to raise the bar and redefine what it means to be the best in the world.

Only time will tell who future MMA fans will deem the true GOAT, but St-Pierre's words serve as a reminder that greatness is not static and that the sport of mixed martial arts is ever-evolving.