Why Jon Jones is still No. 1 pound-for-pound over Islam Makhachev, according to Anthony Smith

Anthony Smith doesn’t agree with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev being the UFC’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) already was No. 1 prior to quickly submitting Renato Moicano in Saturday’s UFC 311 main event . Makhachev accepted to face Moicano on one day’s notice after his original opponent, Arman Tsarukyan, pulled out due to a back injury. His willingness to save the main event convinced UFC CEO Dana White to finally declare him as his No

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Why Jon Jones is still No. 1 pound-for-pound over Islam Makhachev, according to Anthony Smith – MMA Junkie