Dana White Screams “Clowns” After Jon Jones Fails to Top Pound-for-Pound Rankings Despite Epic UFC 309 Win

After Jon Jones’ unstoppable knockout of Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, UFC President Dana White is fuming over the fact that Jones remains second in the pound-for-pound rankings. With White calling the ranking panel “clowns” and boldly claiming Jones is the greatest fighter of all time, the controversy over the top spot is heating up. Is Jon Jones the true king of MMA? You decide.

Dana White Criticizes Pound-for-Pound Ranking Panel After Jon Jones’ UFC 309 Win

UFC President Dana White has harshly criticized the pound-for-pound ranking panel after Jon Jones’ impressive win at UFC 309 failed to move him to the top spot. Despite a dominant third-round knockout over Stipe Miocic in his first heavyweight title defense, Jones remained in second place in the official pound-for-pound rankings, with Islam Makhachev, the lightweight champion, holding onto the top spot.

Jon Jones Dominates Stipe Miocic at UFC 309

Jon Jones delivered a flawless performance at UFC 309, proving why he is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time. In a highly anticipated grudge match at Madison Square Garden, Jones faced off against former two-time champion Stipe Miocic. The fight ended in spectacular fashion, with a highlight-reel spinning back-kick to Miocic’s body in the third round, knocking him out and securing Jones’ first successful heavyweight title defense.

Dana White Slams Ranking Panel as ‘Clowns’

After such a dominant performance, Dana White was outraged to see Jon Jones remain in the second spot of the pound-for-pound rankings. White blasted the ranking panel as “clowns” during the UFC 309 post-fight press conference for not ranking Jones as the top pound-for-pound fighter. “This guy’s fight IQ is off the charts,” White said. “How can anyone deny he’s the greatest fighter in history?”

White Asserts Jon Jones is the Greatest Fighter Ever

White strongly emphasized that Jon Jones’ performance against Miocic should have firmly established him as the number-one pound-for-pound fighter. “He picked Miocic apart,” White said. “He looked incredible.” He continued to argue that Jones’ dominance in both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, along with his incredible fight IQ, solidified his place as the greatest fighter of all time. White even suggested the use of artificial intelligence to replace the current ranking system, accusing the human-run panel of failing to recognize Jones’ true place in the sport.

The Pound-for-Pound Debate Continues

Despite White’s outspoken remarks, the pound-for-pound debate is far from over. While Jones’ recent performance was undeniably impressive, Islam Makhachev continues to hold the top spot due to his reign in the lightweight division. White’s frustration reflects the growing sentiment among Jones’ supporters that his achievements are not being fully recognized by the official rankings. As Jones’ career continues to evolve, the pound-for-pound rankings are likely to remain a source of heated debate within the UFC community.