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UFC CEO Dana White is uninterested in the pound-for-pound dialogue. In his thoughts, it’s completely simple 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 realized the definition of “glazing” from the web UFC fanbase.
Given a full week to arrange 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 ought 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 struggle 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 earth. 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 excellent 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 an inventory 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 an inventory based mostly on latest performances, titles, and general affect 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 hanging skills.
Jon Jones – UFC Heavyweight Champion and former Mild Heavyweight Champion, considered one of many biggest fighters of all time.
Leon Edwards – UFC Welterweight Champion with a well-rounded talent set and notable victories.
Israel Adesanya – Former UFC Middleweight Champion and a standout striker with a dynamic preventing model.
Charles Oliveira – Former UFC Light-weight Champion with distinctive grappling and ending abilities.
Kamaru Usman – Former UFC Welterweight Champion, recognized for his sturdy wrestling and hanging.
Amanda Nunes – Former UFC Featherweight and Bantamweight Champion, with a strong and aggressive preventing model.
Jamahal Hill – UFC Mild Heavyweight Champion, famous for his hanging energy and up to date rise within the division.
Aljamain Sterling – UFC Bantamweight Champion, acknowledged for his grappling prowess and technical abilities.
On condition that greater than half of the names above misplaced their final bout and one is retired, it appears just like the rankings panel will get to exist for not less than yet another week. As for Jones, he has a a lot stronger case for GOAT than present pound-for-pound king, so I’m undecided that video fully hit the mark both.
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Simply signed a brand new 4 struggle 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.
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