Dana White once again defended Jon Jones as the undisputed pound-for-pound king.
UFC President Dana White has once again found himself involved in a heated discussion surrounding Jon Jones’ position as the number one pound-for-pound fighter.
UFC President Dana White is steadfast in his support for a heavyweight title bout between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, despite recent criticism. The highly anticipated match was initially scheduled for November 2023 but was postponed due to Jones’ injury. While the delay has drawn some backlash, White remains optimistic about the fight’s eventual realization.
Following Dana White’s Contender Series 69 event, the UFC President became embroiled in a heated debate over the current pound-for-pound king. White vehemently defended Jon Jones, asserting that he remains the undisputed GOAT despite recent inactivity.
In response to questions about Jones’ status, White expressed frustration, stating that Jones’ injury prevented a scheduled fight and that his commitment to the sport should not be questioned.
“What do I do?” White said to the media following the latest episode of The Contender Series. “A guy who is looked at as the greatest heavyweight in the UFC, this fight is set up, Jon Jones gets hurt, it’s not his fault. He has to wait and go back into f*cking training camp again. He was training. So do I just yank it away from Stipe and say go f*ck yourself and sit on the sidelines for two more years?
“If I did that, you guys would be like, ‘Oh, you f*cking disrespected the greatest heavyweight ever!’ and so would the f*cking fans. So I should just shit on Stipe because Jon got hurt and not make the fight that he was already supposed to fight?”
