UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has given his trustworthy ideas on Dagestani fighters following Islam Makhachev’s win at UFC 302.
In the primary occasion of UFC 302, Islam Makhachev submitted Dustin Poirier to retain the UFC light-weight championship. It was a reasonably unbelievable combat between two males who put all of it on the road. Nevertheless, regardless of his huge win, UFC president Dana White made it crystal clear that he doesn’t imagine Makhachev is the #1 pound for pound fighter within the promotion.
As a substitute, he nonetheless looks like Jon Jones lays declare to that title. The champ is presently out of motion, however is anticipated to return later this 12 months towards Stipe Miocic.
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In a latest publish on X, although, Jones admitted that he does have numerous respect for fighters popping out of Dagestan – together with the likes of Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
I’ve excessive respect for all of them, they’re the way forward for the game. The work ethic appears to be unmatched. https://t.co/jjwXtqV9eJ
— BONY (@JonnyBones) June 2, 2024