Jon Jones and Dana White Debate Islam Makhachev's P4P Ranking After UFC 302
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BJPENN.COM
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones expressed high respect for Dagestani fighters, including Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov, following Makhachev's win at UFC 302. Despite Makhachev's victory, UFC president Dana White does not consider him the #1 pound-for-pound fighter, maintaining that Jon Jones holds that title. Jones acknowledged the unmatched work ethic of Dagestani fighters and their potential to shape the future of the sport.