Dana White never hid his love for Jon Jones and often called him the GOAT. Jones’ dominating career has White doubting any P4P list without him at #1. Also, he has always backed Jones as undefeated, despite the latter’s loss against Matt Hamill via disqualification. Meanwhile, White’s strong support for Jones’ undefeated status has Matt Hamill demanding a rematch to finally settle this years-old debate.
On Instagram, Hamill called out UFC Head Honcho, accusing him of trying to secure Jones’ undefeated record for his profit. Adding to that, he expressed his will to face the 37-year-old in a rematch for a heavyweight title if Stipe Miocic backed out. His words also reminded everyone that Jones had already lost to him in the octagon. In his words:
“Let’s cut this chase… @danawhite – I know you’re desperate to get @jonnybones an undefeated record. I see how you want to profit from that…How about a rematch?! I’ll be happy to fight him for a heavyweight title. If I beat him, I want a UFC belt. Let me know if Stipe Miocic backs out.”
Accusing White of exploiting Jones’ perfect record, Hamill also stated this is why he bails the 27-1 fighter out of all his other troubles. Regarding the potential fight, it seems unlikely since Stipe Miocic, Tom Aspinall, and Alex Pereira are already lined up to challenge Jones, aiming to make their mark and become bigger stars.
How Did Jon Jones Lose Against Matt Hamill?
At The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale in 2009, Jones, then undefeated at 9-0, fought Matt Hamill. In the fight, he used 12-to-6 elbows, a move considered illegal by the UFC then, while Hamill was on his back, Consequently, the referee disqualified Jones, handing him his first and only career loss.
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The debate about Jones’s undefeated status has reignited after the ABC lifted the ban on 12-6 elbow strikes. Jones recently urged Dana White to update his record and remove his only loss, making him officially undefeated.
If the UFC reconsiders the decision taken 15 years ago, Jon Jones’ record for the division he dominated would be even more impressive. Will it actually? Well, that’s a question only Dana White can answer.
