Not to mention that, technically, Earth has been strong against lightning.
Also, we know Jura is now #5. We know the top 4 aren't human. But what about 6 thru 10? We know Makarov is supposed to be one (unless he lost his spot with the time skip). So if Jura is defeated here, we'll have less of an impression of 6 thru 10, which you know they are going to run into sooner or later. Probably before 1 thru 4.
Edit: Another possibility occurred to me.... Jura is pwning Laxus mostly (although Laxus still gets in a hit or two here and there), but Laxus keeps getting up after getting smacked down, saying over and over again how he won't let Fairy Tail down now. Jura, impressed with this, decides that, while he can technically defeat Laxus, he can't beat the man's soul and drive. And perhaps because of that, and respect, he decides to voluntarily surrender. Or perhaps call it a draw. That way, Laxus doesn't lose, and neither does Jura, and it takes them both out of the game. And it keeps Jura as a respectable member of the Wizard Saints.
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