Jon Jones Sparks Debate Over UFC Pound-for-Pound Rankings
TL;DR
Jon Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters, expressed satisfaction with being ranked No. 2 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings after his successful heavyweight title defense at UFC 309. At 37, Jones appreciates the recognition, contrasting with UFC CEO Dana White's opinion that Jones should be No. 1. Jones's only career loss was a disqualification, and he returned to the sport as a heavyweight after a three-year hiatus, winning the title vacated by Francis Ngannou. Islam Makhachev holds the top spot in the rankings.
- Jon Jones reacts to No. 2 pound-for-pound ranking after UFC 309 MMA Junkie
- Dana White calls on Mark Zuckerberg to help him fix major UFC issue after Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic Bloody Elbow
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- ‘CLOWNS!’ — Dana White explodes after Jon Jones fails to claim top spot in UFC pound-for-pound rankings MMA Mania
- MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Is Jon Jones the best in the world? Yahoo Sports
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