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Dana White performs Jon Jones U-turn

Tom Aspinall finds it funny how Dana White 'jumped ship' from Jon Jones in pound-for-pound debate

Makhachev is already the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, a decision UFC CEO Dana White lambasted. White has reiterated that UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones should be No. 1, but when asked if Makhachev’s willingness to fight anyone at anytime has changed his mind, he finally caved.

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Dana White believes Islam Makhachev is now the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world

UFC president Dana White now believes Islam Makhachev is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world after UFC 311.

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Dana White completes U-turn on Islam Makhachev vs Jon Jones pound-for-pound debate after UFC 311

Dana White spent the majority of 2024 blasting the UFC rankings panel for overlooking heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who has fought just twice in five years, in favor of Makhachev. However, the MMA mogul finally admitted that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate is the best fighter currently on his roster after UFC 311.

UFC 311, Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili

Forbes · 20h

UFC 311: Islam Makhachev Sets UFC Lightweight Title Defense Record

Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's all-time UFC winning streak record.

SB Nation on MSN · 2h

On To the Next One: What’s next for Islam Makhachev, Merab Dvalishvili after UFC 311?

Future matchups are discussed for UFC champs Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili, and more following UFC 311.

Yahoo! Sports · 2h

Did Merab Dvalishvili's trickery prevent cancellation at UFC 311?

Merab Dvalishvili on his UFC 311 title win vs Umar Nurmagomedov, why Nurmagomedov wasn't his level, the champ's various injuries, how he tricked the California commission into letting him fight, his relationship with Dana White and more.

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Dana White declares Islam Makhachev No. 1 pound-for-pound in the world

After lightweight champion Islam Makhachev's UFC 311 performance, UFC CEO Dana White believes the Russian is the top ...

Arman Tsarukyan details back injury that forced UFC 311 exit, responds to Dana White

UFC's first pay-per-view event of 2025 was supposed to feature a hotly anticipated lightweight title rematch between champion ...

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Dana White Shuts Down Arman Tsarukyan’s Title Shot Against Islam Makhachev – “Not Getting The Title Shot”

Dana White denies Arman Tsarukyan a title shot against Islam Makhachev, stating the rising contender won’t get his chance yet ...

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Arman Tsarukyan intends to re-earn UFC title shot following Dana White’s comments: “I will beat Oliveira again”

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has no issue with re-earning a title shot following Dana White's comments on ...

Dana White sends Arman Tsarukyan back in line, finally comes around on Islam Makhachev after UFC 311

The ride to UFC 311 had some last-minute bumps in the road when would-be lightweight title challenger Arman Tsarukyan ...

Renato Moicano Demands Lightweight Grudge Match from Dana White in UFC 311 Aftermath

Things are heating up again between Renato Moicano and a bitter lightweight rival following his main event loss at UFC 311.

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Dana White and Daniel Cormier disagree on major issue in the aftermath of UFC 311 main event

Dana White and Daniel Cormier completely disagree on the future of the lightweight division, following a tremendous performance from Islam Makhachev. The pair were both in attendance as the Russian ...

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‘Fight Shavkat Rakhmonov’: Daniel Cormier Highlights What Islam Makhachev Must Learn from Roy Jones to Stay Exciting

Daniel Cormier believes that in order for Islam Makhachev to truly be great, he needs to move up in weight like Roy Jones Jr.

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