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UFC CEO Dana White is uninterested in the pound-for-pound dialogue. In his thoughts, it’s completely plain that Jon Jones is the present pound-for-pound king of MMA (regardless of having only a single victory within the final three years). Regardless of the UNDEBATABLE nature of Jones’ greatness, White has been compelled to defend his place a lot in order that he discovered the definition of “glazing” from the web UFC fanbase.
Given a full week to organize his argument earlier than this week’s assembly with the media, White has utilized the UFC manufacturing crew to create a Jon Jones promotional video promoting him as the best of all time (GOAT). It’s chockfull of Jones’ statistics and information, and it may be seen in full above.
It needs to be famous, nonetheless, that the promotional video doesn’t announce Jones’ deliberate bout versus Stipe Miocic. Technically, “Bones” stays unbooked, so it is a uncommon case of UFC fairly actively selling a fighter who doesn’t have a battle scheduled.
White mirrored to the video within the post-fight press convention of Tuesday’s episode of Contenders Collection. White appeared more than happy with the video and revealed that it gained’t be lengthy till the UFC rankings are run by synthetic intelligence.
“Did you guys learn that stats?” White requested the media. “He just lately simply beat the No. 1 Heavyweight on the planet. Hope you guys learn that stat. You already know what’s f—king nice about expertise? We’re not far-off from AI truly doing these rankings, and it’ll be an amazing f—king day when AI begins doing this s—t. I’m actually enthusiastic about that!”
Only for enjoyable, I went on ChatGPT and requested that this system “Compile a listing of the highest 10 present pound-for-pound finest UFC fighters.” Right here’s the outcome:
As of September 2024, the highest 10 present pound-for-pound UFC fighters are sometimes debated amongst followers and analysts, however right here’s a listing primarily based on latest performances, titles, and general influence within the sport:
Alexander Volkanovski – UFC Featherweight Champion and extremely expert with spectacular victories throughout a number of weight lessons.
Islam Makhachev – UFC Light-weight Champion recognized for his dominant wrestling and putting talents.
Jon Jones – UFC Heavyweight Champion and former Gentle Heavyweight Champion, thought to be one of many best fighters of all time.
Leon Edwards – UFC Welterweight Champion with a well-rounded ability set and notable victories.
Israel Adesanya – Former UFC Middleweight Champion and a standout striker with a dynamic combating model.
Charles Oliveira – Former UFC Light-weight Champion with distinctive grappling and ending expertise.
Kamaru Usman – Former UFC Welterweight Champion, recognized for his sturdy wrestling and putting.
Amanda Nunes – Former UFC Featherweight and Bantamweight Champion, with a robust and aggressive combating model.
Jamahal Hill – UFC Gentle Heavyweight Champion, famous for his putting energy and up to date rise within the division.
Aljamain Sterling – UFC Bantamweight Champion, acknowledged for his grappling prowess and technical expertise.
On condition that greater than half of the names above misplaced their final bout and one is retired, it seems just like the rankings panel will get to exist for at the least yet another week. As for Jones, he has a a lot stronger case for GOAT than present pound-for-pound king, so I’m unsure that video completely hit the mark both.
They’re, in any case, various things!
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Cody Durden is stepping as much as substitute the injured Alessandro Costa!
Simply signed a brand new 4 battle cope with the @UFC! See you in Vegas this weekend! Packing my baggage now, no cornerman. Simply my spouse and I. Fuck it, that is what I used to be born to do.
— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) September 3, 2024
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— Feño (@fenoxsky) September 3, 2024
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Excessive kick rocked him straight by the guard.
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Each balding man has this stage of attachment to his hat.
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