Dana White Names Islam Makhachev P4P No. 1 After UFC 311 Lightweight Victory

Jan 19, 2025, 06:30 AM

Dana White, president of the UFC, has officially named Islam Makhachev as his new pound-for-pound (P4P) No. 1 fighter, surpassing Jon Jones. This announcement follows Makhachev's recent victory and title defense at UFC 311. White's acknowledgment positions Makhachev at the top of his personal rankings, a decision he confirmed during post-event discussions. White also referred to Makhachev as the greatest lightweight fighter in UFC history.