Dana White is not going to let go of the Jon Jones debate anytime soon. The UFC CEO recently got into another heated debate with reporters, including Kevin Iole and John Morgan, about Jon Jones’ status as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. Here is what happened:
Dana White argued passionately at a recent press conference for the DWCS (Dana White’s Contender Series). He was adamant about the claim Jon Jones remains the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. The UFC head honcho completely dismissed the arguments against this claim.
These kids that come in here undefeated—do you know how hard it is to stay undefeated? Jon Jones went through a murderous row. You talk about inactivity and that he’s only fought one time. Jon Jones was supposed to fight. He was scheduled to fight, but he got injured. He’s an active fighter.
Dana White at a recent DWCS press conference
The reporters, particularly Iole and Morgan, pushed back by highlighting Jones’ recent inactivity due to injury. Morgan pointed out that Jones has fought only once in the last three years, suggesting that this should impact his pound-for-pound ranking. In response, White argued that Jones’ inactivity was not by choice but due to an injury he sustained before a scheduled fight with Stipe Miocic last year.
He emphasized that Jones is still an active fighter who should be considered the top pound-for-pound fighter despite this break from competition. The UFC CEO also addressed the comparison between Jones and other contenders like Islam Makhachev. The Dagestani defended his UFC lightweight title three times recently but under conditions White found less compelling.
Netizens react to Dana White’s latest argument on Jon Jones being the #1 P4P MMA fighter
The debate continued without reaching any consensus, with White ultimately reaffirming his stance on Jones’ status as the best pound-for-pound fighter. This heated back and forth caught the attention of fans on the internet. People went to the comment section to share their thoughts on the argument. Here are some of the reactions from X:
Jesus Christ bro, now it doesn’t matter that he thought Reyes beat jones at the time, jones has something on this man
— ONI💮 (@OniSixx) August 28, 2024
Respect to John Morgan for stepping up and telling it like it is. Him and Dana have a great relationship, to the point where John’s always allowed to ask the first question, yet he was man enough to check Dana in a respectful manner. He’s absolutely right; at some point activity…
— Da Cake (@SlipsterOG) August 28, 2024
The never ending glazing,,, The Dana & Jones Saga..
— Jawabi Bhai (@Jawabibhaii) August 28, 2024
Jon Jones destroys Tom Aspinal for sure 👍
— zachorama (@zachorama_) August 28, 2024
“Does he have pictures of you”
— Berny (@BernardoMenera) August 28, 2024
MMA fans filled the comment section with hilarious memes and comments on the adamant Jon Jones fan. Others expressed respect for John Morgan for speaking up against the UFC CEO. Another user pointed out how Kevin Iole was destroying ‘Uncle Dana’ with his sound arguments. It will be interesting to see how this entire debate ends and if Jones Jones truly goes out as unarguably the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time.
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