In contrast to UFC CEO Dana White, Jon Jones had a really totally different tackle his pound-for-pound placement within the UFC official rankings.

Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC), thought-about by most as the best fighter in MMA historical past, was put as No. 2 on the UFC pound-for-pound rankings following his profitable title protection at Saturday’s UFC 309. Jones, who defended his UFC heavyweight title by stopping Stipe Miocic, was completely satisfied along with his rankings – particularly contemplating he’s the oldest fighter on the record. It’s a stance that differs from White, who believes Jones must be the clear No. 1.

“Being ranked quantity 2 pound per pound at 37 years previous, I’m proud of that,” Jones wrote on X on Tuesday.

Being ranked quantity 2 pound per pound at 37 years previous, I’m proud of that. ☀️

— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 19, 2024

Jones is seen by many as undefeated in MMA, given his solely loss was a disqualification as a consequence of an elbow strike that has now been made authorized. After dominating the UFC gentle heavyweight division for years, Jones took a three-year break from the game to return as a heavyweight and win the title vacated by Francis Ngannou in early 2023.

UFC light-weight champion Islam Makhachev is the one fighter ranked above Jones at ranked No. 1. The rankings are composed of an impartial panel that updates them after each UFC occasion.

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