UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has entered the humorous online discussion about whether 100 men could successfully overpower a silverback gorilla, expressing confidence in humanity’s chances.
The bizarre hypothetical scenario has gained traction across social media platforms in recent weeks, with internet users debating the outcome of such an encounter and even volunteering themselves as participants.
“I’d love to be one of the hundred,” Jones told TMZ Sports with a laugh. “I think it’s such a funny topic. Everyone’s so serious about fighting this damn gorilla, poor guy. What did the gorilla do to us?”
Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, was clear about his position: “100 men definitely beats up a gorilla.”
His reasoning stems from humanity’s intellectual advantage. “I want you to think about the intelligence of the human being,” Jones explained. “We conquered the planet, so the animals on it shouldn’t be a problem to us.”
When asked if he could handle a gorilla one-on-one using his extensive combat techniques, Jones quickly dismissed the notion.
“Definitely not solo. I would need a lot of help,” he admitted. “But I think you get a bunch of guys from the NFL roster, a bunch of the heavier guys from the UFC roster, and we have that thing down in no time.”
The champion even volunteered to lead the charge if such an unlikely confrontation were to occur. “Let me lead the pack. I’d like to be a part of the first wave if we did that,” Jones said.
The unusual debate has captivated social media users, with many professional athletes and combat sports figures sharing their opinions on the theoretical matchup. Though entirely hypothetical, the conversation has provided lighthearted entertainment across the sporting world.
Jones’ participation in the quirky debate shows a playful side to the fighter, who has dominated the UFC’s light heavyweight division before recently moving up to claim the heavyweight title. His humorous take on the viral topic demonstrates that even elite athletes can enjoy engaging with the internet’s more absurd discussions.
