After a long hiatus, Jon Jones made a triumphant return at UFC 309, dominating his fight against Stipe Miocic. However, despite his performance, Jones was unable to claim the top spot in the pound-for-pound rankings. Dana White has repeatedly expressed frustration over the rankings, but Jones remains positive.
Islam Makhachev continues to hold the top spot in the pound-for-pound rankings, a point of contention for Dana White, who openly criticized Jon Jones’ exclusion from the top position in the months leading up to UFC 309. Despite his dominant win at the event, Jones moved up only one spot, from #3 to #2, now trailing Alex Pereira. However, Jones remains content with his ranking, even at 37 years old. On X, he wrote:
“Being ranked number 2 pound-for-pound at 37 years old, I’m happy with that,” Jones said.
Jon Jones is happy with his position in the updated pound-for-pound rankings following his win at #UFC309 pic.twitter.com/1soxwwjItU
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 19, 2024
Jones delivered a top-notch performance at UFC 309, defeating Stipe Miocic with his signature spinning back kick in the third round. Fans are eagerly awaiting Jones’ next move in the division. Meanwhile, on the rankings front, UFC President Dana White is reportedly exploring AI assistance to address the pound-for-pound rankings.
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Jones recently showcased his dominance in the heavyweight division, defeating Stipe Miocic with a spinning back-kick to defend his title. Despite the commanding performance, Jones still trails Islam Makhachev in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings. Dana White has repeatedly expressed frustration with the rankings system and is now considering using AI to improve it, even seeking help from Mark Zuckerberg. White has also voiced doubts about Makhachev’s spot at the top.
On his Instagram story, White wrote, “I have to get rid of these CLOWNS!! @zuck Let’s get this AI deal done ASAP!!!!!”
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Dana White is NOT happy with the updated pound-for-pound rankings after Jon Jones' win at #UFC309
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 19, 2024
"I have to get rid of these CLOWNS!!"#UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/8ORJpjmVvS
Currently, Jones has climbed to the second spot, overtaking Alex Pereira, who held that position previously. White’s ongoing frustration with the rankings, combined with the unpredictable nature of UFC fights, continues to keep fans on edge as the rankings shift and new challenges arise.
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