Dana White highlights four iconic UFC fighters, omits Jon Jones

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Dana White highlights four iconic UFC fighters, omits Jon Jones
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UFC CEO Dana White named four fighters as unparalleled contributors to the promotion's rise, including Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Chuck Liddell. In an interview, White emphasized Rousey's pivotal role in women's MMA and her initial pitch to him advocating for female fighters. While he acknowledged Jon Jones as one of the greatest ever, he did not include him in this distinguished group. The comments were made during White's appearance on 'The Diary Of A CEO' podcast, further discussing the importance of a fighter’s charisma alongside their skills.

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  • •Dana White names Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Chuck Liddell.
  • •He praises Rousey's influence on women's MMA.
  • •Jon Jones is not included in the mention.
  • •White discusses charisma as a factor in star power.
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Dana White sees four UFC fighters from his time with the company who are incomparable.

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