After the impressive victory de Alex Poatán about Jiri Prochazka No. UFC 303 Last Saturday (29), the debate about the best fighter in the world today and in the weight-for-pound ranking heated up again. However, Dana White, president of the organization, banged the hammer and reaffirmed Jon Jones as the company's number one.
In a post-UFC 303, Dana recognized Poatan's recent performance since his move up to light heavyweight (up to 93kg.). However, the director praised Jones' talent to highlight his undefeated record in the Octagon, despite the troubled side outside the box. UFC.
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“Alex is another athlete who has moved up in weight and is willing to move up to heavyweight. For those who don't know what pound for pound means, that's exactly it. But Jon Jones never lost a fight. You can say what you want about his lifestyle outside the octagon, but it's not like he had the best nutritionists, it's exactly the opposite,” said White.
Thereby, Jon Jones remains the best fighter in the world in the UFC's view, even with the rise of Alex Poatán as light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg.). The expectation is that 'Bones' will face Stipe Miocic No. UFC 309, in November, in possible retirement from the sport.
