Yardbarker21d
Team Khabib drags Jon Jones as Islam Makhachev steps up to save Dana White’s event
When Makhachev fought Alexander Volkanovski on short notice, he also made fun of Jones for this particular reason. Nevertheless, Sonnen also reacted to drama between Team Khabib and Jon Jones and ...
Sorry, Jon Jones: Dana White declares Islam Makhachev pound-for-pound No. 1 after UFC 311
There's a new UFC pound-for-pound No. 1 in Dana White's book. While lightweight champion Islam Makhachev officially has been ranked as the promotion's pound-for-pound best for quite some time, White ...
Bloody Elbow23d
Islam Makhachev thinks he knows why Dana White is backing Jon Jones in pound-for-pound debate
Despite everything, Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s protege ... and why he believes he's more worthy of P4P #1 than Jon Jones #UFC311 One way Makhachev could convince his doubters he’s the very best ...
Bloody Elbow20d
Dana White completes U-turn on Islam Makhachev vs Jon Jones pound-for-pound debate after UFC 311
Dana White has finally accepted Islam Makhachev as the pound-for-pound UFC ... However, the MMA mogul finally admitted that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate is the best fighter currently on ...
theScore21d
White: Makhachev now pound-for-pound No. 1 over Jones
UFC CEO Dana White is finally willing to admit Islam Makhachev is the best in the ... the Russian has surpassed heavyweight champion Jon Jones as the promotion's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter.
Yardbarker11d
Islam Makhachev’s 9.6 million followers helps top UFC chart in fandom, passing Jon Jones
Now he’s going against MMA legends like Jon Jones in terms of overall ... and eastern European countries. After Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s retirement, Makhachev took his place and continued the ...
Sportskeeda29d
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s cousin shares Abdulmanap’s prediction about Jon Jones while explaining the difference in their coaching styles
The Eagle' has been part of Makhachev's corner team ... and in 2025 we have Jon Jones as the heavyweight champion in the UFC." Khabib Nurmagomedov is regarded by many as the best lightweight ...
Talksport20d
‘Is everybody happy now?’ – Dana White makes dramatic U-turn on Jon Jones pound-for-pound debate
Yet until Saturday night, when Khabib Nurmagomedov's protege overcame ... into the UFC rankings panel for overlooking Jones in favour of Makhachev. But at the UFC 311 post-fight press conference ...
CBSSports.com22d
Coach Khabib: How the UFC legend is continuing his father's plan and building legacies for the next generation
Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov ... In 2016, he said that in 2025, we will have Jon Jones as champion at heavyweight in UFC." Khabib prepares his pupils to further his young legacy as ...
Sportskeeda27d
Islam Makhachev admits his dream UFC fight is the one that eluded Khabib Nurmagomedov 5x times, fans react: "That's what Jon Jones would do"
Islam Makhachev has faced and defeated some of the best the lightweight division has to offer. However, the lightweight champion recently revealed his dream UFC fight, and fight fans had a lot of ...
Hosted on MSN20d
Dana White Picks Islam Makhachev Over Jon Jones for Pound-for-Pound No. 1 Spot After UFC 311
Dana White, who had previously favored Jon Jones as the ... legends like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson, and BJ Penn. The main event wasn’t without drama. Makhachev was initially set ...