The UFC pound-for-pound rankings have recently become a hotbed of controversy, with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev holding the top spot. However, this ranking has sparked significant debate, as many believe Jon Jones deserves to be number one. The current light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira, has surpassed Jon Jones in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings following his fight against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303. Let’s delve into the details of this ranking shake-up and fans’ reactions.
Ranking Shake-Up: Alex Pereira Overtakes Jon Jones in UFC’s Pound-for-Pound List
With Makhachev holding the top spot in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, Alex Pereira has moved to number 2, pushing Jon Jones down to number 3. Pereira was previously ranked 4th. This shift has garnered mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing discontent, one of whom commented, “Absolute nonsense.”
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The debate over the number one pound-for-pound fighter has been in the spotlight since Makhachev claimed the top spot. UFC President Dana White recently addressed this heated discussion at the UFC 303 post-fight conference. White stated, “People aren’t giving Jon Jones the respect for pound-for-pound. This f**** guy destroyed the best heavyweight in the division, easily made it look like nothing.” He added, “Jon Jones is pound-for-pound the best fighter in the world and the greatest fighter ever. Period. End of story.”
Alex Pereira surpassing Jones in the rankings has sparked a debate in the MMA world. Pereira has fought nine matches in the UFC with only one loss, while Jones boasts 27 wins and just one disqualification loss. Widely regarded as one of the greatest UFC fighters, Jones is currently sidelined due to injury. Fans eagerly await his comeback, hoping he will reclaim the number-one spot in the pound-for-pound rankings.
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