Uh oh, someone disguise the most recent UFC pound-for-pound rankings from Dana White.
After the UFC boss passionately argued with MMA reporter Kevin Iole about how heavyweight champion Jon Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) ought to be No. 1 pound-for-pound over light-weight champ Islam Makhachev, he’ll very seemingly lose his thoughts after the newest replace popping out of UFC 303.
“That is the issue with the dialog that we’re having right here and why individuals aren’t giving Jon Jones the respect for pound-for-pound,” White stated throughout the UFC 303 post-fight information convention.
“This f*cking man destroyed the most effective heavyweight within the division. Simply made it appear to be nothing. Jon Jones is the pound-for-pound finest fighter on the earth and the best fighter f*cking ever, interval, finish of story.”
White gained’t be thrilled, however gentle heavyweight champion Alex Pereira (11-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) moved up two spots to No. 2 forward of Jones (No. 3) and welterweight champion Leon Edwards (No. 4) after knocking out Jiri Prochazka of their title-fight rematch this previous Saturday.
Jones sitting at No. 3 is bound to anger White.
Dana White would possibly lose his thoughts on trip.
Islam Makhachev stays No. 1 within the newest pound-for-pound rankings replace, whereas Alex Pereira ascends to No. 2 following his #UFC303 win.
Meaning Jon Jones falls to No. 3. pic.twitter.com/y14MQUT2jk
— John Morgan (@JohnMorgan_MMA) July 2, 2024
Iole’s argument was that exercise performs an element. Makhachev has fought this previous October and in June, whereas Pereira has fought 4 instances previously yr.
In the meantime, Jones has solely competed as soon as in over 4 years. He was scheduled to defend his title towards Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 however withdrew on account of harm. Their struggle is anticipated to be rebooked by the tip of the yr.
For no matter cause, White made it very clear that he doesn’t maintain the inactivity towards Jones.
“He acquired damage,” White stated. “He was attempting to struggle. It’s not like he’s simply f*cking sitting round and doesn’t wish to struggle. The man got here to struggle. It’s the primary harm he’s ever had. And take heed to me! I’m not defending Jon Jones. Jon Jones has been one among my greatest f*cking complications in all the time that I’ve been on this firm. The man hasn’t been the mannequin fighter within the firm. It doesn’t matter what you consider Jon Jones, he’s the f*cking finest ever, and he’s the pound-for-pound finest fighter on the earth.
“In case you had been coming right into a struggle and also you f*cking acquired damage, meaning you’re not the pound-for-pound finest fighter on the earth anymore? How does that even make sense? It doesn’t make sense. If he was sitting out and f*cking getting arrested and working round or no matter and also you’re like, ‘Nicely, Jon Jones is inactive.’ I’d say, ‘Perhaps you’re proper.’ However as an informed grownup who is aware of the struggle enterprise, you can’t deny that, whereas Jon Jones is lively, he’s the best fighter on the earth.”
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