Jon Jones deadlifts 240KG (530 LBs)

Jon Jones at his peak possessed some of the most extraordinary physical strength ever witnessed in mixed martial arts. His incredible 84.5-inch reach, the longest in UFC history, gave him a massive advantage in controlling distance and dominating opponents in the clinch, making him an extremely difficult matchup for even the toughest light heavyweights. A national junior college wrestling champion at Iowa Central in 2007, Jones developed a fighting style built around exceptional leverage, explosive strength, elite wrestling, and the ability to physically overwhelm his opponents. One of the most memorable examples came in his 2011 title fight against Lyoto Machida, when Jones used a devastating standing guillotine choke to secure the finish. 🥶💥 Even after moving up to heavyweight, Jones continued to demonstrate that incredible functional strength, overpowering much larger opponents like Ciryl Gane in the clinch at UFC 285 in 2023. His combination of reach, wrestling, physical power, and technical ability made him one of the most physically imposing fighters the sport has ever seen. 🐐🔥